Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr are getting ready for a rematch after their first fight ended in a draw. The two boxers will face off again towards the end of June to settle the score.
Their first match for the WBA Lightweight World Championship didn't go as expected. Davis, who was the favorite, couldn't put away the underdog Roach over twelve rounds. The fight ended in a majority draw, but that's not the whole story.
In the ninth round, Davis took a knee. Referee Steve Willis didn't call it a knockdown. If he had, Roach would have won the fight on points. This decision left fans and fighters alike scratching their heads.
Both Davis and Roach have confirmed they'll fight again. They want to clear up any doubts about who's the better boxer.
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC champion and a potential future opponent for Davis, shared his thoughts on the rematch. He told KO Artist Sports:
"I like Lamont in the rematch."
Stevenson knows Roach well. They sparred together when Stevenson was getting ready to fight Oscar Valdez. He thinks Roach's style matches up well against Davis.
"Both are good fighters, it's going to be a hell of a fight."
Stevenson doesn't expect Davis to change much. He believes 'Tank' has been the same fighter throughout his career.
If Davis wins the rematch, fans will push for a unification fight between him and Stevenson. But first, he's got to get past Roach.
You can find more details about the original fight's scorecards on the Premier Boxing Champions website.
The rematch between Davis and Roach promises to be an exciting fight. It's a chance for both boxers to prove themselves and settle the controversy from their first meeting.
