Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. fought to a majority draw, the first blemish on the lightweight champion’s record in his career.
One judge scored the bout two points in favor of Davis, while the other two judges scored the bout 114-114.
A rematch is likely the next bout for the combatants, with the DC area natives possibly wanting round two somewhere closer to their adjacent hometowns.
As soon as the first score was announced, the crowd had resigned to a successful title defense for Davis, with everyone, including the combatants shocked by the controversial decision.
One of the critical moments of the fight saw Davis go to a knee in the ninth round with the champion escaping a knock down according to the official.
After the fight, both men were interviewed inside the ring and expressed their interest in a rematch, as well as how the judges should have given them the win.
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. fought to a majority draw on Saturday night
Many in boxing thought Roach was a transitional opponent for Davis, as a bigger fight against Shakur Stevenson appeared to be looming later in 2025.
More to come.
