Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is set to defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jr. this Saturday night. The fight will headline a boxing event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Davis, with an undefeated record of 30 wins and 28 knockouts, is a champion in three weight divisions. His most recent victory was an eighth-round knockout against Frank Martin in June. He has demonstrated significant knockout power, with nine KOs in his last ten matches, including a notable seventh-round KO against Ryan Garcia in 2023. Davis initially secured the WBA ‘regular’ lightweight title in 2019 by defeating Yuriorkis Gamboa and successfully defended it four times before being promoted to WBA ‘super’ champion in January 2024.
Davis confidently stated during a media session on Wednesday that Roach is underestimating the challenge ahead. He emphasized that while Roach might be trying to intimidate him, the outcome will depend on superior boxing skills. Davis described himself as sharp, fast, and explosive, acknowledging Roach’s sharpness but predicting an exciting and intense fight.
Roach, holding a record of 25 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, and 10 knockouts, has been on a winning streak of six fights since his only defeat – a unanimous decision loss to Jamel Herring in a WBC junior lightweight title challenge in 2019. His last fight resulted in an eighth-round stoppage of Feargal McCrory last June.
Roach commented that while the stakes are higher for this fight, his primary focus is to perform at his best. He expressed being in peak physical and mental condition due to his training. Roach underscored the importance of this fight, stating that becoming a champion in two weight classes would fulfill a lifelong ambition.
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