Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach: Boxing World Left Fuming After Controversial Draw

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The boxing world is still reeling from the controversial draw between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach, with many feeling that Roach was robbed of a career-defining victory. The fight, which took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, saw Davis retain his WBA lightweight title despite being outperformed by Roach in many rounds. The judges' scorecards read 115-113 for Davis and two 114-114 draws, with the two draws outweighing the scorecard for Davis.

The controversy surrounding the fight centers around a incident in the ninth round, where Davis took a knee after being hit by a jab from Roach. Despite taking a knee, the referee did not count it as a knockdown, allowing Davis to continue fighting. Many felt that this was a crucial mistake, as a knockdown would have given Roach a significant advantage on the scorecards. Roach's statistics for the fight include:

• 112 punches landed
• 87 power punches landed
• 25% total connect percentage

Davis's statistics for the fight include:

• 103 punches landed
• 93 power punches landed
• 36% total connect percentage

The referee's decision not to count the knockdown has been widely criticized, with many feeling that it changed the outcome of the fight. The boxing world is calling for a rematch between the two fighters, with many feeling that Roach deserves another chance to prove himself against Davis. The controversy surrounding the fight has sparked a heated debate, with many weighing in on social media to express their opinions.

Davis, who was the favorite to win the fight, was below his best and struggled to cope with Roach's aggressive style. Despite this, he was able to use his power punching to keep Roach at bay and secure a draw. The fight was a closely contested and entertaining affair, with both fighters giving it their all. However, the controversy surrounding the ninth round incident has overshadowed the rest of the fight, leaving a sour taste in the mouths of many boxing fans.

The aftermath of the fight has seen a lot of backlash against the referee and the judges, with many calling for them to be held accountable for their actions. The incident has also sparked a wider debate about the state of boxing and the need for greater transparency and accountability in the sport. As the boxing world continues to react to the controversy, one thing is certain - the fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach will be remembered for a long time to come.

The fight card also featured other notable bouts, including Gary Antuanne Russell's dominant victory over Jose Valenzuela to claim the WBA junior welterweight title. Russell's performance was impressive, and he is now set to launch himself towards the top of the 140-pound rankings. The co-main event saw Alberto Puello edge out a split decision against Sandor Martin to retain his WBC junior welterweight title. The fight was a closely contested and entertaining affair, with both fighters giving it their all.

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