Gervonta "Tank" Davis Faces Off Against Lamont Roach Jr. in Thrilling Draw at Barclays Center

Gervonta “Tank” Davis went up against Lamont Roach Jr. for the WBA lightweight title in a dramatic showdown at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The confrontation reached an electrifying conclusion with a majority draw, as two judges called it 114-114, while a third judge leaned in favor of Davis with a score of 115-113.

Davis, who entered the match with an impressive undefeated record of 30-0-1 and 28 knockouts, was expected to dominate as the heavy favorite. However, Roach, boasting a record of 25-2-1, took the fight to Davis, displaying remarkable perseverance. He landed several impactful strikes that not only took Davis by surprise but also left the audience in awe.

Known for his tendency to start slow in matches, Davis found his defenses thoroughly tested as Roach seized the early momentum. A particularly intriguing moment arrived in the ninth round when Davis unexpectedly took a knee. Despite speculation, the referee opted not to count it as a knockdown, attributing it to a possible eye issue experienced by Davis.

Following the closely contested bout, both fighters voiced their dissatisfaction with the outcome, suggesting that a rematch may be on the horizon.