Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. fought to a draw on March 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The WBA lightweight title bout ended in controversy, leaving fans and critics stunned.
Davis, the defending champion, was favored to win. But Roach surprised everyone with his performance, showing a lot of personality in the ring and silencing his critics.
The fight's turning point came in the ninth round. Roach connected with a jab that sent Davis to the canvas. The referee didn't count it as a knockdown, a decision that would prove crucial in the final scoring.
When the judges' scorecards were read, the crowd at Barclays Center erupted in boos. The draw decision left many questioning the outcome, especially considering the potential knockdown that wasn't counted.
Now, Davis and Roach are talking about a rematch this summer. But not everyone thinks that's the best idea.
Keyshawn Davis, a 26-year-old boxer from Norfolk, has some other suggestions. He told The Danza Project:
"Stylistically, the fight between Lamont Roach and I is the most attractive in the division, without a doubt."
Davis didn't stop there. He laid out a plan for the lightweight division:
"If I get my way, Shakur and Tank should fight. Let them do it. Let me fight Lamont. Don't do the rematch yet."
He believes this setup could lead to even more exciting matchups down the line:
"Whatever the outcome between Lamont and I or Shakur and Tank... they can still do the rematch. It's two incredible fights. An incredible fight for Gervonta and another great fight for Lamont. And then Lamont can still go away and fight Shakur."
Whether the rematch happens or we see new pairings, the lightweight division promises some thrilling action in the coming months. Fans will surely be watching closely to see how these rivalries unfold.
