Gervonta Davis Defends Lightweight Title Against Lamont Roach in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York — Gervonta “Tank” Davis will defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach on Saturday, March 1, at Barclays Center. The highly anticipated matchup is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Prime PPV, marking Davis’s return to the ring following his knockout victory over Frank Martin last year.

Davis, boasting an impressive record of 30-0 with 28 knockouts, has established himself as one of the premier boxers in the world. After moving up to lightweight, he claimed the vacant WBA (regular) title against Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019 and has since defended it successfully against notable opponents like Leo Santa Cruz and Isaac Cruz.

“I’m gonna chop, chop, bob and weave. I’m gonna end it in the ninth round,” Davis predicted about the upcoming bout. He emphasized his belief in proving skeptics wrong, referencing the doubt he faced when he first won his title.

Roach, a Washington D.C. native, enters the fight with a record of 25-1-1, having recently defended his WBA super featherweight title against Feargal McCrory via TKO. Moving up in weight, Roach expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, “I’ve hurt everybody that I’ve been in the ring with and this won’t be any different.” He is determined to make a significant impact in this title challenge.

The fight card is packed with several exciting bouts, including:

• Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach: WBA Lightweight Title
• Jose Valenzuela vs. Gary Antuanne Russell: Super Lightweight
• Alberto Puello vs. Sandor Martin: WBC Super Lightweight Title
• Yoenis Tellez vs. Julian Williams: Super Welterweight
• Jarrett Hurd vs. Johan Gonzalez: Middleweight

Each fighter on the card hopes to showcase their talents, with several bouts featuring rising stars in the sport. This event is also notable for its international audience, providing live coverage in multiple time zones.

Davis and Roach’s bout was initially scheduled for December at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, but logistical issues moved the fight to Brooklyn. Davis, who previously considered a meet-up with Vasiliy Lomachenko, is now fully focused on defending against Roach.

Fans can watch the fight live through Prime Video, with betting odds currently favoring Davis as a significant favorite at -1600, with Roach listed as a +900 underdog.

As fight night approaches, updates on betting odds and fight details will continue to emerge, keeping fans informed and engaged.