The 12-round bout saw its share of drama. In the ninth round, Davis took a knee, but referee Steve Willis didn't call it a knockdown. This decision led Roach's team to file a petition with the New York State Athletic Commission to change the result. The commission denied the petition, leaving the split draw intact.
A rematch between Roach and Davis will likely happen this summer, though it hasn't been officially announced yet. Roach claims he's already signed for the second fight.
Roach, a former WBA super featherweight champion, shared his thoughts on Davis's much-talked-about power during an appearance on the It Is What It Is podcast.
"When he hit me flush, I was like, 'That's all he got?'" Roach said. "He's very accurate. I understand why he knocked people out."
Davis has an impressive record of 31 fights with 28 knockouts. Roach became only the third fighter to go the distance with 'Tank'.
Many fans and pundits believe Roach did enough to win the fight. Now, Roach aims to defeat Davis in their rematch and prove his first performance wasn't a fluke.
The boxing world will keep a close eye on these two fighters as they prepare for their next encounter. With both men's reputations on the line, the rematch will certainly be a must-watch event.