Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach fought to a surprising draw on Saturday night. The WBA lightweight champion couldn't put away his challenger in a fight that went the full 12 rounds.
The judges couldn't separate the two fighters. One scorecard read 115-113 for Davis, while the other two had it even at 114-114. This result left many scratching their heads.
Roach proved tougher than expected. He kept up with Davis throughout the fight, making it competitive from start to finish.
A key moment came in the ninth round. Davis took a knee and went to his corner. The referee didn't give him a count. This decision might have changed the outcome. If Roach had gotten a 10-8 round there, he would have won the fight.
Terence Crawford shared his thoughts on social media after the fight:
"Roach won and that should have been called a knock down. They robbed that boy and it's crazy. I never seen someone take a knee and they don't count it as a knock down. Must of forgot the rules for tonight."
Davis explained why he took a knee. He said grease was dripping from his hair into his eyes, causing them to burn. Now, he wants to fight Roach again right away.
This draw might change Davis' plans. He was expected to face WBC champion Shakur Stevenson next in a unification bout. But now, a rematch with Roach could come first.
Stevenson also gave his opinion on Davis' performance. The boxing world will be watching closely to see what happens next in the lightweight division.
The controversial ending left fans and experts debating long after the final bell. It's clear this story isn't over yet.
