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Reason Behind the Majority Draw in Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Fight

By Admin March 2, 2025

Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach fought to a majority draw on March 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The judges scored the bout 115-113 in favor of Davis and 114-114 twice, allowing Davis to retain his WBA lightweight title.

The fight was closely contested, with momentum shifts between both fighters. A pivotal moment occurred in the ninth round when Davis took a knee due to an eye issue caused by hair grease. The referee did not rule it a knockdown, leading to controversy, as such a call could have influenced the fight’s outcome.

Both Davis and Roach have expressed interest in a rematch to settle the dispute.

Round 1

Lamont Roach Jr. throws a right to the body. It misses. But he’s still on his feet. Call it a victory for Roach. Gervonta “Tank’’ Davis showing no interest in opening up early. Roach throws a couple of jabs and that could be enough to seal this round. Half a dozen and Davis finally throws a punch – a right that does not land. Roach is the aggressor, but with caution. Davis scores with a halfhearted left. Roach 10, Davis 9.

Round 2

Roach opens with a couple of left jabs and this remains tactical. He throws a right. And a left. Davis looks to be content watching the punches miss. Davis lures Roach into the corner but Roach won’t take the bait. He keeps a wise distance. Davis fires a hard left. Then a right. But nothing for the highlight reel. Davis slightly more active. Slightly. Roach 20, Davis 18.

Round 3

Roach attacks with a left. Davis fends it off. Boxers still very careful here, although Roach is the technical aggressor. Davis fires a left and a right but looks tentative. Davis smiles as he sees Roach flinch. Davis scores with a left and Roach answers with a nice left. Scores with a chopping right. Davis connects with a left. Roach 29, Davis 28.

Round 4

Roach out quick behind left jabs. Davis unleashes a nice left and scores to the body. Roach wraps him up and fires a right. Davis loosening up, on his toes and fires a couple of rights. Neither connect, but he’s busier. A little showmanship from Davis. But where’s the big punch? Roach lands a nice left while Davis is complaining to the ref. Roach 38, Davis 38.

Round 5

Roach is the aggressor, but not showing a ton of confidence as he “stalks.’’ Fires his jab. He squeezes a right through Davis’ high guard. But Davis is deflecting most of the punches coming his way. Not a fan-friendly affair to this point. They trade lefts and Roach shows some aggression. Davis connects with a solid left and Roach looks agitated. Roach talking to Davis and closes the round with a jab to Davis’ face. But Davis scored effectively to the body. Davis 48, Roach 47.

Round 6

Davis, angered by a potential low blow, unleashes a flurry of punches. Roach’s body is the target. Davis unloads with a left with KO power, but it misses. They’re at the center of the ring now, and Davis lets fly with a couple of lefts to the body. Roach answers, only to be hit again. Davis connects with both hands and looks increasingly confident. Davis lands another good left. Davis 58, Roach 56.

Round 7

Roach marches forward and fires a left and right, then doubles up to the body. Not sure if anything landed. Davis smiling. Takes a left, and answers with a left. Davis surges behind two lefts. Connects with an uppercut. Roach scores but takes a hard left and then a hard right. Davis sticks out his tongue. Roach lands a hard right! And a second right. Roach showing courage. Great exchange as the round ends, and Roach puts together his best round. Davis 67, Roach 66.

Round 8

Roach inching forward but showing more caution now. May be able to give CompuBox the round off. Roach throws a double jab and Davis darts in only to be tied up. They exchange punches. Davis lands a hard right and then looks stunned by a counter right. Roach lands another solid right and eats a left, but he’s on his feet. Bell rings and Davis taps Roach as if acknowledging his worthy effort. Davis 76, Roach 76.

Round 9

Roach standing his ground. Takes a left and fires back with a right. Davis takes a knee. He went to his corner for an unspecified reason. Davis unloads and Roach fires right back. Davis is firing with that KO power, and Roach counters with a big right. Roach not backing down. Roach connects with another hard right. Roach 86, Davis 85.

Round 10

Action slows. But Davis scores with a left hook to the body and a combination. Davis lands a left and Roach connects with a harder right. Again, standing his ground and then moving forward. Davis lands two lefts and Roach fires back with the jab. But it’s Tank’s round. Roach 95, Davis 95.

Round 11

Roach out quick again behind his jab. They trade more big punches. Davis scores with a big left and digs into the body. Bu Roach storms back. Roach may be growing fatigued. And just like that, he lands another right. Roach lands a big right. Catches a body shot. They are, center of the ring, exchanging big shots. Davis warned for a low blow. Davis throwing heavy leather, and Roach up to the challenge. Davis 105, Roach 104.

Round 12

Round begins. Davis looks skyward with some confusion. He better stay focused on Roach. They open with a nice exchange. Davis tries to bait Roach. Davis darts in, takes a punch. Delivers a left. More nice exchanges here, and Roach getting the better of it. Davis lands a left, but Roach counters. Roach moving forward. Roach grabbing Davis by the ankles. Holding on. Roach takes a right as the bell rings, but it’s harmless. Davis 114, Roach 114.

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Davis vs. Roach results: Highlights, analysis for WBA lightweight title card

By Admin March 2, 2025

Gervonta “Tank’’ Davis didn’t lose the fight, but he lost his aura of invincibility.

His fight Saturday with heavy underdog Lamont Roach Jr. ended in a majority draw.

Davis (30-0-1) and Roach (25-1-2) traded big shots over the 12-round lightweight fight at New York’s Barclays Center and, incredibly enough, Roach ended the fight on his feet.

The judges scored it 115-113 (for Davis), 114-114 and 114-114.

“Hopefully we can get a rematch,’’ Davis said.

Before the fight, Davis said Roach would be the most skilled boxer he’d faced yet. It was no exaggeration.

“For sure, Lamont is a great fighter. He’s got the skill, like I said before,” Davis said. “He got punching power.’’

Both fighters were cautious early, but by midway through the fight, punches were flying and landing.

“I’m one of the best fighters in the world, and I showed that tonight,’’ Roach said, indicating he wants a rematch. “I want to run it back for sure.’’

Davis-Roach controversy

Early in the ninth round, Davis took a knee and went back to his corner. Davis explained in his in-ring interview that he’d just gotten his hair done two days earlier and grease slid down his face and into his eye. The explanation apparently didn’t go over well with the crowd, which booed.

“Damn, why you all booing?’’ said Davis.

If the referee had ruled Davis taking a knee a knockdown, it would have resulted in a one-point deduction for Davis on all three judges’ cards.

“If that’s a knockdown I win the fight,’’ Roach said.

But in welcoming a rematch, Roach said about the controversy, “It is what it is.’’

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The Reason Behind Gervonta Davis’ Victory Over Lamont Roach

By Admin March 1, 2025

Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) will defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The two men have tons of familiarity dating back to their amateur days.

Many doubt that Roach can present Davis with a serious challenge, but the former is determined to convince the world that it won’t be as easy as everyone expects.

Here is the information for the main card, which you can order on Prime PPV or PPV.com.

Date: Saturday, March 1
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Stream: Prime PPV and PPV.com
Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York

Davis-Roach is expected to begin their ring walks at 10pm ET.

Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach – Full Prime PPV Card

Let’s be honest—Roach is justifiably a huge underdog. He’s fought Davis twice in the amateurs and lost decisions in both fights. As a pro, he has never faced an opponent on Davis’ level.

Roach also hasn’t shown the kind of punching power that would convince fans he’ll be able to hurt the lightweight champion. If Roach is going to have success, he’ll need to establish his jab—which is easier said than done against a fighter like Davis, whose lack of height often works in his favor against taller opponents.

Roach also has to prove that he can take a shot without wilting, as most of Davis’ opponents have done in his 30 pro fights. Lastly, Roach has to frustrate Davis. Whether it’s through wrestling, roughhousing, or unpredictable movement, he’s got to bring some anxiety to Davis’ performance.

It may sound overly simplistic, but Davis needs to be himself. He’s as physically gifted as any fighter in the sport, and his fight IQ is exceptional.

He starts slow while getting an opponent’s timing, but once he has it, he’s on a seek-and-destroy mission. If there is anything he must be careful of in this fight, it’s falling into the trap of being too friendly and familiar with Roach.

The two men seemingly have a good relationship. Davis showed immense respect for Roach’s mother at the presser on Thursday.

If Davis stays focused on the task, he will have this finished by the sixth round.

Here is a look at the boxing schedule for 2025 following Tank vs. Roach.

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Association of Boxing Commissions calls Michigan’s treatment of Claressa Shields ‘overkill’

By Admin February 25, 2025

The head of the Association of Boxing Commissions told BoxingScene on Monday that the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission is wrong to suspend – or even scold – women’s heavyweight champion Claressa Shields over a mouth-swab test that revealed the presence of marijuana.

The commission tested two-time Olympic gold medalist Shields following her heavyweight victory in her hometown of Flint, Michigan, on February 2, identifying the swab test as positive and issuing a condemning statement afterward

“Ms. Shields’ conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an immediate threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public interest and the welfare and safety of professional athletes,” the Michigan commission previously wrote.

The ABC president Michael Mazzuli labeled that statement “overkill”, and called on the commission to immediately reveal its findings relating to Shields, a three-time undisputed champion whose bout on February 2 followed the release of the uplifting film about her life, “The Fire Inside”.

“We would like to know what the amount of marijuana in the system was – the nanogram level,” Mazzuli said. “My understanding is it was a swab test – therefore, there is no nanogram level.

“We feel the fighter should not be stripped of any title. In fact, numerous states and tribal commissions no longer test for marijuana, and mine [the Mohegan Sun (Connecticut) commission] is one of them. The sport has to change with industry and today’s standards.”

Mazzuli once threw out a positive test for marijuana from a fighter from Colorado because the fighter hailed from a state where marijuana use is legalized.

Cannabis use is legal in Michigan following an initiative in 2018.

Michigan’s commission has its own set of issues, including drawing criticism from other regulators for permitting some promoters to have a voice in appointing officials for fights in the state.

“And they’re concerned about a marijuana result using a swab test?” Mazzuli asked.

“You can’t blame the promoters. You can blame a system that’s broken within the state of Michigan.

Shields defeated Perkins via unanimous decision, over 10 rounds.

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Why Women’s boxing champion Claressa Shields suspended in Michigan

By Admin February 25, 2025

American boxer Claressa Shields, the undisputed world champion in three weight classes, has been suspended and is under investigation after testing positive for marijuana following her victory over heavyweight Danielle Perkins in Michigan.

The Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission suspended the 29-year-old athlete from competing in the state after an ‘oral fluid sample’ taken after the fight on Feb. 2 showed the presence of marijuana, which is banned in competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

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“Ms. Shields’ conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an immediate threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public interest and the welfare and safety of professional athletes,” the Michigan Commission said on Thursday.

The World Boxing Organization (WBO), which does not have the authority to suspend boxers, has requested a “show notice” from Shields to provide an explanation. The Michigan Commission is also conducting its own investigation to determine if disciplinary action is necessary.

Shields, the only boxer to hold every major world title — WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO — in three weight classes and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, took to social media last week posting, “Clean athletes win.”

Under the World Boxing Council Clean Boxing Program, both Shields and Perkins have been tested by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA).

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Reason Why American Shields tests positive for marijuana

By Admin February 25, 2025

American Claressa Shields is under investigation after testing positive for marijuana following her win over heavyweight Danielle Perkins on 3 February in Michigan.

The 29-year-old – who is a three-weight undisputed champion – has been suspended from fighting in the state by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission.

Shields tested positive after providing an “oral fluid sample” after the fight.

Marijuana is banned in-competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson missed the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after receiving a one-month ban following a positive drugs test for marijuana.

The WBO, which is a sanctioning body and does not have the power to suspend boxers, has requested a “show notice” from Shields, asking her to explain herself, while the Michigan Commission has opened its own investigation into whether she should face disciplinary action.

“Ms Shields’ conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an imminent threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public interest, and the welfare and safety of professional athletes,” the Michigan Commission said.

Last week, Shields addressed rumours of a failed drugs test on social media, saying she was a “clean athlete”.

BBC Sport has contacted Shields for comment.

Under the WBC’s clean boxing programme, Shields and Perkins would have been subject to drug testing by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (Vada).

Shields won gold at the Olympics aged 17 and has won titles in multiple weights as a professional boxer.

She is undefeated in 16 fights and was the first boxer, male or female, to win undisputed titles in three different weights in the four-belt era.

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‘He can’t beat me’: Shakur Stevenson says he’s a better boxer than Gervonta Davis, welcomes that fight next

By Admin February 25, 2025

Following his win over Josh Padley over the weekend, Shakur Stevenson talks to boxing media about what he wants to do next while touching on his ongoing rivalry with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. Check out some of what Stevenson had to say on the topic below.

Stevenson on whether a fight against Tank is the obvious one to make next

“Yeah, it’s the two best fighters in boxing. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is a hell of a fighter, I keep telling ya’ll he got great skills, but I’m better than him. I’m better than him at hit and don’t get hit and he can’t beat me.”

On Tank seemingly taunting him for not getting Padley out of there quickly when he was an overmatched late replacement opponent

“Once again, Tank’s style is a power puncher. He’s a guy that’s trying to knock you out. I’m a guy that’s trying to break you down, pick you apart, win, if the knockout comes, it comes. So two different styles, but I’m better than him at the art of boxing.”

On if he respects Tank

“I got respect for his game, I don’t got respect for the person. I think he’s a clown.”

On how a fight against Tank can be made

“Turki got all the money so put the biggest fight on. Let’s negotiate. I think both of us can make a lot of money and I’m ready to make it happen.”

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Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis Vs. Lamont Roach Fight Card

By Admin February 25, 2025

One of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, Gervonta “Tank” Davis, returns to the ring on Saturday, March 1, to put his WBA lightweight title on the line against WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Prime PPV. Below is a look at the Davis vs. Roach fight card details.

Davis Vs. Roach Fight Card

Davis Vs. Roach Fight Card: PBC PPV on Prime Video

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

Davis Vs. Roach Fight Card: PBC Prime Card

Jarrett Hurd vs Johan Gonzalez: Middleweight

Geo Lopez vs Alex Dilmaghani: Super featherweight

Davis Vs. Roach Fight Card: PBC Undercard

Cristian Cangelosi vs Jarrod Tennant: Super welterweight

Gervonta Davis (3-0 with 28 knockouts) won the IBF junior lightweight title in his 17th pro fight, scoring a seventh-round TKO win over José Pedraza in 2017. He defended that belt with two knockouts before knocking out Jesús Cuellar in the third round in their 2018 bout to capture the WBA super featherweight title. Then, in 2019, the Baltimore-born fighter moved to lightweight to fight Yuriorkis Gamboa for the vacant WBA (regular) lightweight title. Davis won that contest by TKO in the 12th round. Davis then defeated Leo Santa Cruz in 2020 by sixth-round knockout in a scrap that was for the WBA lightweight and WBA super featherweight belts. In December 2021, following a TKO over Mario Barrios in June 2021, Davis faced Isaac Cruz for the WBA lightweight strap. That contest went 12 rounds, with Davis winning via unanimous decision. Davis is 4-0 since the win over Cruz, beating Rolando Romero, Hector Garcia, Ryan Garcia, and most recently Frank Martin via knockout.

. Davis had been in talks to face Vasiliy Lomachenko, but that fight never came to fruition.’

ESPN has Davis ranked as the No. 8 pound-for-pound boxer. He is the No. 1 ranked 135-pound fighter.

Lamont Roach Jr. (25-1-1) sported a 19-0-1 record when he stepped into the ring in November 2019 to face Jamel Herring for the WBO super featherweight title. That contest went the 12-round distance, with Herring retaining his belt. Roach bounced back with four wins after that setback. Then, in November 2023, Roach got the opportunity to fight for the WBA super featherweight belt, meeting Héctor Luis García. Roach won that contest via majority decision. In his most recent outing, the Washington DC-born competitor defeated Feargal McCrory by TKO in front of a hometown crowd to retain that title.

Roach is the No. 5 ranked 130-pounder.

“I’m gonna chop, chop, bob and weave. I’m gonna end it in the ninth round,” Davis said at the fight’s press conference.

“I like to show people that they aren’t who they say they are.” Davis added. “I like to prove it to the people they come with. My first time winning the title, the whole building doubted me.”

“Lamont’s got skills. Even at a smaller weight class,” said Davis. “He’s one of the guys who I came up with in the sport of boxing, and he’s still doing well. He’s definitely a top opponent and everyone will see that on March 1.

“I shouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe I’m gonna win. I’ve hurt everybody that I’ve been in the ring with and this won’t be any different,” said Roach.

“This is a hell of an opportunity and we’re gonna conquer it,” added the challenger. “Everyone knows what I’m coming to do. And if you don’t, you’ll be surprised. I’m gonna show you what happens when two dogs go in the ring together.”

We will have more on the Davis vs. Roach fight card, including updated betting odds, as fight night approaches.

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Suni Lee Breaks Her Silence on MyKayla Skinner’s ‘Work Ethic’ Comments: ‘Annoying’

By Admin December 29, 2024

Team USA gymnast Suni Lee has broken her silence about controversial comments made by former teammate MyKayla Skinner.

Lee, 21, addressed a dig made by Skinner, 27, in June, when she said in a since-deleted YouTube video, “Besides Simone [Biles], I feel like the talent and the depth just isn’t what it used to be. I mean, obviously, a lot of girls don’t work as hard. The girls just don’t have the work ethic.”

Skinner and Lee were teammates on the 2020 Olympic team that took home all-around silver in Tokyo.

“We have a lot of love for her, but it’s frustrating to see her put us down because she knows, basically, about every single thing that we’ve all been through,” Lee told Glamour in a story published Thursday, October 3. “It was more annoying because of all the things that I’ve been through.”

In the year leading up to the 2024 Games, Lee was diagnosed with two types of kidney disease.

“I wasn’t able to go to the bathroom,” she recalled to Glamour. “I couldn’t bend my legs because they were so swollen, and my fingers too. My eyes were almost swollen shut. I was like, ‘Something is happening.’”

After months of frustration, Lee called USA Gymnastics cohead physician Marcia Faustin who ultimately helped get her tested and diagnosed.

“It just goes to show the importance of speaking up and advocating for yourself, because if I wouldn’t have, who knows what I would have been doing right now,” Lee said.

Once Skinner’s comments about the 2024 squad caught fire, they became a bit of a rallying cry for the group, who took home all-around gold in Paris.

“Lack of talent, lazy, olympic champions ❤️🥇🇺🇸,” Biles, 27, captioned a photo via Instagram after taking home gold alongside teammates Lee, Jade Carey, Hezly Rivera and Jordan Chiles.

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Skinner — who later said her comment was “misinterpreted” and “wasn’t always necessarily about the current team” — returned to social media after Biles’ thinly-veiled jab after winning gold.

“I sincerely hoped that this topic wouldn’t need to be revisited but unfortunately things have really gotten out of hand lately,” Skinner said in a video posted via Instagram August 6. “And it’s one thing to disagree with me regarding something I have said or a point I was trying to make, but it’s something else entirely when that turns into cyber bullying or even worse.”

Skinner continued, “Watching people cheer on the bullying — which has led to threats of physical harm to me, my husband and our daughter — is disgusting. So please at this point, I’m just asking for it to stop for the sake of my family because enough is enough.”

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Joseph Parker Names The One Heavyweight Who Hits Harder Than Deontay Wilder And Anthony Joshua

By Admin December 29, 2024

Joseph Parker has faced some of the heavyweight division’s biggest hitters, not least Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.

Parker was served his first loss by ‘AJ’ back in 2018, losing his WBO World Heavyweight World Title in the process. Recently, he has built back on an incredible run of form that includes beating Wilder and Zhilei Zhang on points.

Speaking to Through The Ropes, Parker said Zhang – who put him down twice – hit harder than Wilder though admitted he perhaps hadn’t felt the full force of the American.

“I would say Zhang [hit harder] cause he dropped me twice and landed the cleaner shots. Wilder did hit hard but never really clean. I was lucky my hand was up to catch his punches.”

This sentiment was backed up in a conversation with Tony Bellew, who revealed that the New Zealander does believe ‘Big Bang’ has hit him hardest out of all opponents – that includes Wilder, Joshua and Dillian Whyte.

“[Parker] actually told me Zhang’s the hardest he’s ever been hit in his life. He said Zhang hits so hard.”

Next up for Parker may be one man who hits harder than even Zhang – current IBF World Champion Daniel Dubois on February 22. Dubois recently knocked out Joshua in five to retain the belt it after he was elevated from interim to full champ when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.

Chinese southpaw Zhang returns on the same card to face Agit Kabayel. Should both he and Parker win, Zhang will be angling for a contracted rematch that never came to fruition.

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