Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr are getting ready for another fight. They'll face off again after their first match ended in a draw that left fans talking.
The two fighters met on March 1 at the Barclays Center in New York. Davis, the WBA world lightweight champion, defended his title against challenger Roach. The fight ended in a split decision draw, but that wasn't the whole story.
In the ninth round, something happened that got everyone's attention. Roach seemed to make Davis take a knee, but referee Steve Willis didn't call it a knockdown. This moment led many to call for a rematch.
Now, it looks like they'll get their wish. While it's not official yet, word is that Davis and Roach will fight again in June or July.
Some big names in boxing have thoughts on how the rematch might go. Shakur Stevenson, the current WBC world lightweight champion, thinks Roach might have the edge. He's sparred with Roach before and knows what he can do.
"I've sparred with Lamont Roach. He's a good fighter," Stevenson said in an interview.
Roy Jones Jr, a retired champion who won titles in four weight classes, also shared his thoughts. He thinks Roach could surprise people again, but he expects Davis to come in stronger this time.
"I expect Roach to shock the world again," Jones said in a video. "But I believe Tank will come with a different attitude, personality, and motivation. Roach will do well again, but Tank will be more dominant."
For Roach, this rematch is a chance to take Davis's title. Davis wants to keep his belt and protect his unbeaten record.
The boxing world is waiting for the official announcement. When it comes, fans can look forward to a fight that should answer the questions left by the first match.
