Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. Battle to a Controversial Draw
What a night of boxing at Barclays Center! Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. squared off in what was expected to be an explosive fight for Davis’ WBA lightweight title, but instead, the night ended in controversy with a majority draw. The crowd was electric, the stakes were high, and the fight delivered plenty of drama—just not the clear-cut victory many had anticipated.
Right from the start, both fighters were cautious. Neither was eager to take major risks early on, with Davis landing just 11 punches in a single round by the sixth. Roach, moving up in weight to challenge Davis, seemed to be playing the long game, looking to frustrate the champion rather than engage in a firefight. His strategy worked—up to a point. He stayed composed, never backing down, and landed some strong shots that made Davis think twice about rushing in recklessly.
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Then came the ninth round—the moment that had everyone talking. Davis clearly took a knee, signaling trouble, and ran to his corner, where his team quickly wiped at his eye. The referee, however, did not count it as a knockdown, a decision that could have changed the entire fight’s outcome. Davis later claimed that grease from his hair got in his eye, but regardless of the reason, not scoring that moment as a knockdown left many fans and analysts in shock.
As the fight wore on, Roach’s confidence grew. Davis tried to break his opponent’s focus with trash talk, but Roach stayed locked in, pressing forward and showing no signs of intimidation. He came close to pulling off an upset, proving he belonged in the ring with one of boxing’s best. But with the judges scoring it 115-113, 114-114, and 114-114, neither man walked away with a definitive win.
The draw means Davis keeps his belt, but his perfect record now has a blemish—30-0-1. Meanwhile, Roach walks away with newfound respect and a strong argument for a rematch. Both fighters expressed interest in running it back, and given how this one ended, boxing fans would love to see them settle it once and for all.
The co-main event also delivered fireworks, as Gary Antuanne Russell dominated Jose Valenzuela to claim the WBC super lightweight title. Meanwhile, Yoenis Tellez put on a masterclass against Julian Williams, earning a unanimous decision victory. And let’s not forget Johan Gonzalez’s big win over Jarrett Hurd, sending the former champ into retirement.
All in all, it was a night filled with action, controversy, and big moments. But the biggest question remains—will we see Davis vs. Roach II? If the demand is high enough, and given the way this fight ended, it seems like only a matter of time before these two step into the ring again to settle unfinished business.
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