Gervonta Davis faced tough criticism after his recent bout against Lamont Roach ended in a majority draw. The WBA lightweight champion's performance on Saturday left many fans and fellow boxers underwhelmed.
The fight's most talked-about moment came in the ninth round when Davis took a knee. The referee didn't give a count, which could have resulted in a 10-8 round for Roach. This decision might have altered the final outcome.
The New York State Athletic Commission said they're looking into the incident. They blamed a technical issue for the referee's failure to count and stated the matter is under review.
Davis' lackluster showing has opened the door for other fighters to challenge him. One boxer who didn't hold back was Keyshawn Davis, the current WBO lightweight champion.
In an interview with Fight Hub TV, Keyshawn Davis didn't mince words about 'Tank':
"I'm knocking him out. Don't say I'm beating him, I'm not going to beat him, I'm knocking him out. I'm knocking Tank out. He's soft for real, he took a knee. He called a time out and they let him, this is a Tank Davis event, damn."
Keyshawn Davis continued his scathing critique:
"He can't do that with me bro. You blink wrong I'm hitting you. He ain't even going to want to fight me. He better not fight me, I'm a fu*k his career up."
Keyshawn Davis' confidence stems from his recent success. Last month, he secured the world championship with a fourth-round stoppage victory over Denys Berinchyk.
A potential matchup between Gervonta Davis and Keyshawn Davis at 135lbs could be one of the most exciting fights in the lightweight division. Fans will have to wait and see if this clash of champions materializes in the ring.
