Gervonta Davis escaped Brooklyn together with his undefeated document in tact, however many imagine that shouldn’t be the case.
Regardless of being about as huge of a favourite as you will be in a predominant occasion struggle, Davis and Lamont Roach battled to a majority draw on the Tank vs. Roach struggle card on Saturday night time. Whereas the scorecards are deemed fairly controversial, it pales compared to what occurred within the ninth spherical — though, they go hand in hand.
The official scorecards learn 115-113, 114-114, 114-114, however in Spherical 9, “Tank” took a knee out of nowhere earlier than going to his nook as a result of he forgot his mouthpiece — which in lots of circumstances could be thought of a knockdown. The referee allowed it to occur with no repercussions, and the struggle continued on following the head-scratching second.
Within the closing rounds, Roach confirmed great coronary heart and was in a position to get to the playing cards, and should not have gotten his hand raised, however many really feel like he was the winner.
Try how professionals reacted.
Ian even gone shit on dude like he would do me, However I’m nonetheless prepared and prepared to struggle let’s make it occur
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) March 2, 2025
Davis vs Roach was unbelievable! I wish to see it once more whatever the outcome #DavisRoach
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 2, 2025
They robbed that boy and it’s loopy
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) March 2, 2025
How a lot they paying the ref ….. that is loopy
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) March 2, 2025
For this reason boxing loses followers left and proper.
Tank CLEARLY took a knee voluntarily and whatever the purpose for it it ought to have been thought of a knockdown. I nonetheless had it 7-5 to Lamont Roach and that win was taken from him
such BS
— Wade Plemons (@WadePlem) March 2, 2025
Whattttt a Combat!!!!!!!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) March 2, 2025
Man that was a hell of a struggle. A lot respect to Lamont
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) March 2, 2025
Can we get the rematch within the dmv
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) March 2, 2025
LAMONT ROACH JR FUCKING ROBBED
SPLIT DRAW MY ASS
GERVONTA TANK DAVIS DID NOT WIN THAT FIGHT
— “Filthy” Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) March 2, 2025
Congrats to @OneOf1x ! You’ll have not bought the W however I’ve by no means seen a fighter harm Tank, win rounds, and never get dropped! You’re a particular expertise!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) March 2, 2025
I by no means seen somebody take a knee and so they don’t rely it as a knock down. Should of forgot the principles for tonight.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) March 2, 2025
He must protest that, and he’s the winner @OneOf1x 100 must protest that and put all people on blast. Let’s see how honest the boxing fee is. #cleansport @EspnBoxing
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 2, 2025
