With less than four weeks until fight night, the excitement for the Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. is reaching a fever pitch. The bout is set to take place on March 1st at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Both fighters have made their intentions clear: whether through their training footages and verbal jabs online.

Recently, a training video of Gervonta Davis surfaced online. The footage showed the 30-year-old sharpening his hand speed on the mitts. The clip quickly went viral, receiving multiple reactions from fans and critics. And it also caught the attention of his opponent, Lamont Roach Jr. So what exactly did ‘The Reaper‘ say?

Lamont Roach predicts an upset

Just hours ago, Premier Boxing Champions shared a post on Instagram about the March 1st battle, with the caption, “WAR ⚔️ READY. On March 1, undefeated boxing superstar and WBA Lightweight World Champion @gervontaa returns to the battlefield against WBA Super Featherweight World Champion @oneof1x. ▶️ PBC PPV on @primevideo📍 @barclayscenter in Brooklyn, NY.” The post got the attention of fight fans everywhere, but it was Lamont Roach’s reaction that made waves. Roach quickly reshared the video on his Instagram story, adding his caption: “Upset Alert.” Quite a prediction, is it not?

Meanwhile, the Washington native, with an impressive record of 25-1, 10 KOs, is no stranger to dominant performances himself. His TKO win over Feargal McCrory last year, with McCrory down once in round three and twice in round four, was evidence of his pace in the ring. However, Gervonta Davis, fighting in the lightweight division might have a potential weight advantage over Roach, who competes in the super featherweight class.

The tale of Mexico vs. Cuba has always been an alluring narrative for fight fans, and David Benavidez vs. David Morrell didn’t disappoint. However, in the end, Benavidez was the one to get his hand raised by unanimous decision. But WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis wasted no time halting the celebrations, immediately accusing referee Thomas Taylor of cheating.

From the first bell, both fighters were determined to deliver what fans paid money to watch—an absolute slugfest. Both fighters exchanged blows as if a knockout finish was the only answer. By the fourth round, Morrell had Benavidez hurt and leaning back on the ropes with a surprise right hook. The once invincible Benavidez looked vulnerable for the first time in a very long time.

However, Benavidez remained on the front foot, pressuring Morrell back and relying on counters rather than bringing the action. As a result, Benavidez kept breaking through Morrell’s guard to land brutal uppercuts. Still, Morrell’s resolve wasn’t about to waver even if he stayed on the back foot. Benavidez even took the break after the sixth round as an opportunity to remind viewers he is the ‘El Monstoro’.

Benavidez’s performance reflected that, as by the 8th round, Benavidez had landed a lot more punches. Slowly but surely, Benavidez’s power and pressure had started to show its effects on Morrell. By the ninth round, the Cuban was clearly fatigued, and both Benavidez and his corner were well aware of it. ‘The Mexican Monster’ was comfortably ahead on the unofficial scorecard. The only lingering question was: how much longer could Morrell hang on?

As the fight went into the championship rounds, the once-Morrell showboating in the early rounds had to watch Benavidez take up that role. Morrell, with advice from his corner, tried to steal the last two rounds with aggression, but Benavidez invited the action. However, near the end of the 11th round, Morrell scored a surprise knockdown.

Still, the referee deducted a point from Morrell for punching after the bell, putting Benavidez back on top. The judges scored the fight 115-111 twice and 118-108, all for Benavidez. In the meantime, Davis hopped on X to take shots at the referee, writing, “The ref cheatinggg!!!!”

Rolando Romero speaks to Fight Hype about Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ upcoming fight with Lamont Roach and why he believes the deck is fully stacked in Tank’s favor. Unless Tank completely bottles it, Romero sees this as a surefire win for his former opponent.

On the Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach fight

“The thing is like, Lamont Roach moving up in weight. That’s not good man, and you’re fighting a vicious puncher. And that’s not taking anything away from Lamont Roach. Lamont Roach is a tremendous fighter, it’s just the weight, man. And like I said, you’re fighting one of the hardest hitters in the sport.

“You can’t compare my fight to Gervonta with Roach’s fight because I’m another puncher.”

On if there’s any path to victory for Roach

“No…Just too much experience, too much power, big weight. Everything is in Tank’s favor…you can make a claim like ‘oh, maybe this person is a better boxer,’ but he’s not a better boxer than Tank. He’s not a bigger puncher, he’s not bigger than Tank, he’s moving up in weight so that might affect him, make him a little bit slower. Tank has a crazy ring IQ, Tank has the better legs — like you can’t make a claim for any of this stuff.

“The only thing is like Tank has an off-night, that can always happen to anyone. But you can’t make a claim for any of this stuff.”

Bud Crawford mocks Tank Davis for his absence from The Ring awards: “I see someone upset because they weren’t invited”

The The Ring magazine awards ceremony brought together the best boxers of today in London this weekend, with the exception of Gervonta Davis, who, despite announcing his retirement for 2025, his unbeaten record after 30 fights, with 28 knockouts, places him in the elite of boxing.

Although Tank was probably not invited because he is not on good terms with Riyadh Season and Sheikh Turki Alalshikh, who also owns The Ring magazine, Davis made several posts on his X account, which he later deleted, but Terence Crawford took the opportunity to mock him, which generated a dispute on social networks that has continued until Tuesday.

I see someone angry because they were not invited to the @ringmagazine gala,” posted Bud Crawford along with some mocking emojis, in response to the now deleted posts, but some were rescued by users: “Why didn’t they invite everyone,” questioned Tank, then went on to say “But they invited the people they deal with… Get out of here! Stop eating shit,” while in one more he went against Eddie Hearn: “Look at that little rat thinking he came up with something.”

Gervonta and Terence keep bickering on social media

Gervonta also had words for Turki Alalshikh, first asking them to take the opportunity to fight among all the guests and then criticizing the sheikh for not knowing anything about boxing.

“They want to act like this guy is good for boxing when he’s not good at anything. If so, why isn’t he training people from where he’s from? This guy doesn’t know anything about boxing, and that’s who they’re turning to,” Tank Davis posted in another of the messages deleted from his X account.

The dispute between Davis and Crawford continued until Tuesday, apparently because Gervonta bragged to Terence that he had more money.

“The first thing a rich fool tells another rich fool is that he has more money than you. I bet I have more investments than you and I don’t owe a dollar in taxes. You can’t buy anything that I can’t buy and want, sir, and that’s a fact. Let’s see who has the longest lasting money, smart boy,” Bud Crawford wrote to Tank Davis, who responded not to complain accompanied by some insults.

Teofimo Lopez has aimed a new jibe at Gervonta Davis over his professional boxing resume.

Davis has emerged as one of boxing’s biggest superstars in recent years, particularly since his sensational stoppage victory over Ryan Garcia in April 2023.

But he has faced criticism over his recent calibre of opponent, having missed out on clashes with Vasyl Lomachenko and long-term rival Shakur Stevenson.

One of those critics is former undisputed lightweight champion Lopez, who has made pleas to fight ‘Tank’ himself.

But in a recent outburst, ‘The Takeover’ isn’t sure Davis’ current legacy of power punching stoppages is as it seems.

He said: “I think a lot of people just focus on the knockouts that he does but against who?

“They’re not seasoned fighters. It would be a great fight [Lopez vs Davis]. But he’s never faced a fighter like me, never. At all. Never.”

Davis has a perfect 30-0 professional record with 28 of those wins coming by KO.

The American has shown he possesses frightening power, leaving a whole, host of opponents on the canvas.

Gervonta Davis addresses comparisons to Mike Tyson with a bold statement, sparking discussions in the boxing world.

Gervonta “Tank” Davis is regarded as one of the most destructive fighters of his generation, carrying a legacy that often draws comparisons to the legendary Mike Tyson. With an undefeated record of 30-0, including 28 knockout victories, Davis has consistently demonstrated a level of power that leaves opponents sprawled on the canvas.

Davis’ fighting style—marked by calculated patience followed by explosive finishes—evokes memories of Mike Tyson in his “Kid Dynamite” days, when he dominated the heavyweight division with an astonishing streak of 19 consecutive knockouts.

While the comparisons between Davis and Tyson are inevitable, the former heavyweight champion himself has acknowledged the differences. When asked about his similarities with “Tank,” Tyson candidly replied, according to secondsout.com, “I don’t know. Maybe just getting in trouble with the law. Other than that, no.”

In response, Davis took to social media with a concise and confident reply: “I agree. I have more skills.” This statement encapsulates Davis’ self-assuredness both in and out of the ring. Despite his respect for Tyson, Davis doesn’t hesitate to assert his own unique abilities and talent.

Preparing for the Next Chapter

Davis is currently gearing up to defend his WBA lightweight world title against Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1. At a pre-fight press conference, he stunned the boxing world by announcing his intention to retire at the end of 2025.

The Legacy of “Iron” Mike and the Rise of “Tank”

In his prime, Mike Tyson was an unstoppable force in the heavyweight division. His combination of aggression, speed, and knockout power made him a global sensation. However, his career was also marked by personal challenges and periods of indiscipline.

Gervonta Davis, on the other hand, has displayed a similar destructive power, albeit in lighter weight classes. His patient yet explosive style has left an undeniable mark on modern boxing. However, like Tyson, Davis has faced his own controversies outside the ring, adding complexity to his story.

The Future of “Tank”

Davis’ announcement of his impending retirement at the end of 2025 has sparked speculation among fans. Will this truly mark the end of the “Tank” era, or is there more to come? Regardless of what lies ahead, Gervonta Davis has already solidified his place in the annals of modern boxing history.

Gervonta Davis is currently building his own legacy within boxing.

Having held world honours in three weight divisions, ‘Tank’ is now reaffirming himself as one of the best 135lb fighters in the world, and has been WBA lightweight champion for the past few years.

During that time he has beaten the likes of Ryan Garcia, Rolly Romero and Frank Martin, and returns in March to make his latest defence against Lamont Roach.

While Davis is going from strength to strength in his own career, there is one former world champion that he was less than impressed with recently.

In November, boxing legend Mike Tyson returned to the ring for the first time in nearly 20 years for a controversial battle against Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Tank Davis will not back down on his idea of retiring from the ring at the end of 2025

It’s no secret that Gervonta Davis is slowly losing his passion for boxing. Tank surprised everyone by announcing that this year would be the last of his career, concluding an impressive career at the age of 30

Gervonta has 30 fights undefeated, where in 28 he finished them winning by knockout. The main reason he wants to retire is to spend more time with his family, plus he has repeatedly commented that “he is tired of the sport.”

‘Tank’s’ next commitment will be against Lamont Roach Jr on March 1 of this year, from the Barclays Center in New York, his WBA lightweight championship will be at stake

After that date, we will surely be able to speculate on what will be his possible last fight in boxing, although Davis would like to fight as much as he can during the year

It’s not the first time retirement has crossed Gervonta’s mind

In a friendly chat with Fred Talks Fighting, Jeff Mayweather, Floyd’s uncle, fully supported Davis’ decision to hang up his gloves:

“I believe him. He’s been talking about retiring for a while. So yes, I believe him,” he confessed

Mayweather’s uncle explained that Gervonta will surely look for more fights this year, as it will be important to have financial backing: “He should have financial security and I think that’s the only thing. That’s why he keeps fighting. He wants to make sure he has security,” he said.

A legacy for history

If Gervonta Davis decides not to go back on his idea of retiring, there is no doubt that he will do so in style. It is true that many fans will be left wanting to see him box, but when he hangs up his gloves, he will leave with a 30-0 record and setting the bar very high

The timing would be perfect, as he would go undefeated and leave his belt vacant, without the need for a loss or injury

Her greatest desire is to have more time to enjoy life with her children, and her next step would be to invest in the real estate business and have no relationship with the sport.

Lamont Roach Snr is buzzing with excitement, thrilled not just about his son’s shot at Gervonta Davis but also that the fight will unfold closer to home.

The father and trainer of junior lightweight titleholder Lamont Roach Jnr expressed his enthusiasm for the March 1 clash against lightweight titleholder Davis at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Roach Jnr, 29, claimed his WBA title in November 2023, dethroning Hector Luis Garcia on the David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade undercard. He returned in June, stopping previously unbeaten Feargal McCrory in eight rounds when headlining a ProBox TV broadcast in Washington, D.C.

“Excited to have a new date and location,” Roach Snr told BoxingScene. “Only right for the fight to be on this side of town. New York, here we come.”

Davis, who fought only once in 2024, knocking out Frank Martin, is riding a four-fight knockout streak since going the distance with Isaac Cruz in December 2021. Both fighters emerged from the same regional boxing scene, adding another layer of intrigue to the bout as both teams know each other well.

“The Barclays Center will be straight fire that night,” Roach Snr said. “Two of the best young champions with history putting it on the line in their prime.”

Originally expected to take place on December 14 in Houston, the fight was rescheduled and will now serve as one of Premier Boxing Champions’ first marquee events of 2025. It will be their second pay-per-view of the year, following the David Benavidez-David Morrell card on February 1.

What happens when legends of today collide with legends of the past? Practically, this is impossible, but that hasn’t stopped fans from drumming up scenarios—Whether it’s the great Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Tyson or Manny Pacquiao vs. Julio Cesar Chavez. In a more modern dream scenario, Gervonta Davis has been pitted against a legend of the sport.

So, you must be wondering—who is ‘Tank’ Davis fighting in this fantasy boxing match? Well, it’s none other than two-time world champion from Venezuela, Edwin Valero. In a social media post, the World Boxing Association asked boxing fans about their predictions for a fight between the duo. And boy, have they answered.

Earlier today, the sanctioning body sparked a lively debate on Instagram, posting the question, “Let’s discuss. Who would win?” For context, Edwin ‘El Inca Dinamita’ Valero retired undefeated in 2010 after a stunning 9th-round stoppage victory over

In just eight years, Valero amassed an incredible 27-0 professional record, claiming two world titles along the way: the WBA super featherweight championship (2006–2008) and the WBC lightweight championship (2009–2010).

What truly set Valero apart, though, was his unparalleled knockout power. Let this sink in—he stopped every single opponent he faced. That’s right, 27 fights, 27 knockouts. A feat like this made Valero a terrifying presence in the ring and a formidable opponent for anyone, including Gervonta Davis.