Lamont Roach Jr. is ready to face Shakur Stevenson if his fight with Gervonta Davis falls through. The WBA super featherweight champion was set to defend his title against Davis on August 16, but that bout might not happen.
Davis got arrested on July 12 for a misdemeanor assault charge. He's got a hearing coming up on July 29, which could change things for the fight. If Davis can't make it, Stevenson has offered to step in.
After beating William Zepeda, Stevenson said he'd be up for fighting both Davis and Roach. Roach hasn't dismissed the idea.
"Shakur's a great fighter. If that's what has to happen, then that's what has to happen," Roach said when asked about the possibility.
This fight matters a lot. For Roach, it's about keeping his WBA super featherweight title. For the promoters at PBC, Davis is a big deal, and losing his fight would be tough.
Right now, everyone's waiting to see what happens with Davis' legal stuff. The court's decision on July 29 will be crucial. Fans are keeping a close eye on what the fighters and promoters are saying.
Both Roach and Stevenson say they're ready to get in the ring. It's just a matter of how things play out with Davis and what the promoters decide to do next.
