Mayweather On Tank Davis “He’s With Us Forever”

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“He’s with us forever. I like Tank, I love Tank, he loves me and we have a great relationship and we’re happy,” said Mayweather.

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If this is the end for Tank being with Mayweather, it’s going to be a crushing blow to Floyd’s promotional company, as he was the only notable fighter of actual talent with them.

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