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The highly anticipated boxing match between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach Jr took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Davis, the current WBA lightweight champion, was looking to defend his title and remain undefeated, while Roach Jr was seeking to become a two-division world champion. The fight was part of a packed pay-per-view card, which included several other notable bouts, including Jose Valenzuela vs Gary Antuanne Russell and Alberto Puello vs Sandor Martin.
Davis, who is considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, was the heavy favorite going into the fight. He has a reputation for being a formidable opponent, with a strong jab and powerful punching ability. Roach Jr, on the other hand, was looking to pull off a major upset and become the new WBA lightweight champion. The odds were firmly stacked against him, but he was determined to give it his all and make the most of the opportunity. Roach Jr's footwork and agility were expected to be key factors in the fight, as he looked to use his quickness to evade Davis's powerful punches.
The undercard for the event featured several exciting bouts, including Yoenis Tellez vs Julian Williams, Jarrett Hurd vs Johan Gonzalez, and David Whitmire vs Angel Munoz. The results of these fights were as follows:
- Yoenis Tellez defeated Julian Williams via unanimous decision (118-110, 117-111, 119-109)
- Johan Gonzalez defeated Jarrett Hurd via split decision (96-94, 94-96, 98-92)
- David Whitmire defeated Angel Munoz via unanimous decision (60-54 x 3)
- Deric Davis defeated Jamal Johnson via TKO (1:56 of Round 1)
In terms of the fight itself, Davis was expected to use his speed and agility to outmaneuver Roach Jr and land powerful punches. Roach Jr, on the other hand, was looking to use his jab and footwork to keep Davis at bay and create opportunities for counterattacks. The fight was expected to be a closely contested and exciting bout, with both fighters giving it their all and leaving everything in the ring.
The fight card also included other notable bouts, such as Jose Valenzuela vs Gary Antuanne Russell and Alberto Puello vs Sandor Martin. The results of these fights were highly anticipated, and fans were eager to see how the events would unfold. With the WBA lightweight title on the line, the stakes were high, and the tension was palpable as the fighters made their way to the ring.
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