The two fighters went the full twelve rounds, with one judge scoring it 115-113 for Davis and two others calling it even at 114-114. But that's not where the controversy ended.
In the ninth round, Davis took a knee. Referee Steve Willis didn't call it a knockdown, leaving fans and experts scratching their heads. This moment became a hot topic after the fight.
The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) stepped in to review the match. They decided the result will stand as is. The commission's ruling means the draw stays official, despite the controversy.
Roach Jr wasn't happy with this decision. He shared his thoughts after hearing the news:
"Everyone knows I won the fight and I'm satisfied with that. Part 2 on the way."
The WBA might order an immediate rematch to settle the score. Davis seems ready for it, saying he could be back in the ring as early as May.
Ryan Garcia, who fought Davis last year, thinks 'Tank' will come out on top if there's a rematch. In an interview with FightHype.com, Garcia explained:
"He'll show a different gear. He just thought it was gonna be easier than it was. He kind of thought that Roach would fold and he didn't. Now, he should expect a harder fight."
Garcia knows what it's like to face Davis. The WBA champ stopped him in their 2023 bout.
For now, Davis keeps his belt. But with talks of a rematch and the debate over the controversial no-call in the ninth, this story isn't over yet. Boxing fans will be watching closely to see what happens next in the lightweight division.