Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach Junior are currently at the center of a heated social media exchange filled with insults and threats as they prepare for their highly awaited rematch. In an unexpected twist, Roach recently cautioned fans on X that they shouldn’t be surprised if Tank withdraws from the upcoming bout.
The two fighters previously faced off in March, which ended in a controversial draw where Tank, despite dominating the fight, took a knee in the ninth round without an official count being issued. The judges scored the match evenly at 114-114, 114-114, and 115-113, allowing Tank to retain his WBA lightweight title and his unbeaten record. Roach’s performance stood out as impressive, especially as he had stepped up in weight to compete against Davis.
While a rematch has been widely anticipated since their first encounter, with a date set for August 16, Roach expressed concern that Tank may be misleading fans with social media posts instead of seriously committing to the fight. On social media, Roach stated, “Lmao buddy known damn well in f**k around like that he gassin’ y’all up just to justify why he ain’t do his part of the deal yet. He really might pull out of the fight…stay tuned.”
Roach’s comments raise questions about Tank’s commitment to the rematch, which might tarnish his reputation if he indeed decides to pull out. Notably, fellow boxer Shakur Stevenson remarked that in order to reclaim his status and defeat Roach in their potential rematch, Tank will need to elevate his game, suggesting that Roach’s style may pose a significant challenge for him.
As fans, we are hoping for a thrilling rematch and that both fighters remain committed to making it happen. Roach has earned his shot, and the boxing community is eager to see the conclusion of this rivalry inside the ring.