Gervonta Tank Davis vs Lamont Roach: Fight Preview and Predictions
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Gervonta "Tank" Davis is set to defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach on Saturday, March 1, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Davis, undefeated with 30 wins – 28 by knockout, is a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world. His journey to the WBA lightweight title was marked by a decisive win against Yuriorkis Gamboa in 2019 and a recent eighth-round knockout victory over Frank Martin in 2024. Roach enters the ring with 25 wins, one loss, and one draw, and his last fight was in June, retaining his WBA super featherweight title after defeating Feargal McCrory by TKO.
Davis has one of the lowest punch outputs of any top-ranked fighter, yet he has one of the best knockout ratios in boxing at 93.33%. He has the joint sixth-best plus/minus in boxing with +14.7, while his 36% total connect percentage is fourth among top boxers. Davis throws the second fewest punches per round of any top-ranked boxer, with just 32.2, landing 7.6 per round. He's equally judicious with his power punches, throwing 19.1 per round while landing 9.2 per round. The boxing world is abuzz with predictions, and many believe that Davis will emerge victorious. According to Jim Lampley, "Even if Tank did not possess his shocking punching power, he would be an elite lightweight on the basis of his crafty boxing, southpaw style advantage, clever footwork, and visible killer instinct."
The fight between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach will be available to stream on Prime Video pay-per-view for $79.95. The undercard for Davis vs. Roach features a pair of 140-pound title fights, as Jose Valenzuela and Alberto Puello each defend their belts for the first time against top-rated contenders. The Saturday fight card, headlined by Gervonta Davis's title defense against Lamont Roach, can be streamed on Prime Video at 7 p.m. (CT), with ring walks for the main event expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. (CT). Davis is a two-division world champion, having previously held titles at junior lightweight, and was elevated to the WBA's "Super" lightweight champion in 2024, marking his first full world title at 135 pounds.
Here are the fight details:
- Fight: Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Lamont Roach
- Date: Saturday, March 1
- Time: 7 p.m. (CT)
- Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
- Stream: Prime Video pay-per-view
In conclusion, the fight between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach is a highly anticipated event in the boxing world. With Davis's impressive record and Roach's determination to win, this fight is sure to be an exciting one. Fans can stream the fight on Prime Video pay-per-view and witness the thrilling matchup between two talented boxers.
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