The controversy centers on an incident in the ninth round. Davis put his knee on the canvas, claiming he needed to wipe his eyes due to 'grease' causing a burning sensation. Referee Steve Willis didn't count this as a knockdown, a decision that's now being questioned.
Roach's legal team argues that this moment should have been ruled a knockdown. They claim that if scored correctly, the fight would have resulted in a clear victory for Roach, with potential scorecards of 115-112 and 114-113 in his favor.
The lawyer representing Roach stated:
"Lamont Roach is the real winner of the fight against Gervonta Davis at the weekend and should get the win by technical knockout or unanimous decision, after the scores have been adjusted to reflect the knockdown."
The criticism extends to referee Steve Willis, who might face sanctions for his handling of the situation. The legal team argues that Willis failed on three counts: not counting the knockdown, not scoring a knockout, and not disqualifying Davis.
Changes to fight results are rare in boxing. A recent example saw Ryan Garcia's victory over Devin Haney taken away after Garcia tested positive for ostarine. If the commission decides to change this result, it could significantly impact Davis' career.
The New York Athletic Commission has said it will analyze the fight result. While public speculation is rampant, it's uncertain whether the result will actually be changed. The boxing world now waits to see how this unusual situation will unfold.