Hello fellow hive fans. I brought to you today what happen yesterday at Barclays center in Brooklyn
Boxing fans were left frustrated after Gervonta "Tank" Davis kept his WBA lightweight title in a fight against Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The match ended in a majority draw, but it wasn’t just the result that had people talking it was a bizarre moment in the ninth round that sparked boos from the crowd.
A Tough, Even Fight
From the start, both fighters took their time, feeling each other out. Davis, known for his explosive power, tried to control the pace, but Roach didn’t back down. Instead, he put on a smart, technical performance, landing clean punches and keeping Davis on his toes.
As the fight went on, neither man was clearly ahead. Davis had moments where he looked sharp, but Roach responded with quick counters and smart movement. By the time they reached the later rounds, it felt like anyone could win—and that’s exactly why what happened next was such a big deal.
The Controversial Ninth Round
In round nine, Roach landed a jab, and suddenly, Davis dropped to a knee near his corner, holding onto the ropes. Normally, when a fighter takes a knee, it’s an automatic knockdown, meaning Roach should have won that round 10-8.
But the referee didn’t call it a knockdown. Instead, Davis was allowed to recover, saying later that hair grease got into his eye, making it impossible to see.
That explanation didn’t sit well with fans or experts. Even top boxer Terence Crawford reacted online, saying, "I’ve never seen someone take a knee and not have it counted as a knockdown. Did they forget the rules tonight?"
The Judges’ Decision and the Crowd’s Reaction
When the final bell rang, the judges’ scorecards read:
One judge gave the fight to Davis (115-113).
The other two scored it a draw (114-114).
Because of the draw, Davis kept his belt. But had the ninth-round moment been ruled a knockdown, Roach might have won.
The Barclays Center crowd wasn’t happy. Fans booed loudly, especially when Davis explained why he went down. Many felt Roach had done enough to win but was denied the victory because of the referee’s decision.
What’s Next? A Possible Rematch?
After the fight, both Davis and Roach seemed open to a rematch.
Roach was frustrated but confident, saying, "I feel like I won. I did everything right, and I thought I pulled it off."
Davis, while happy to keep his title, admitted Roach was tough and didn’t rule out running it back. "He’s a great fighter," Davis said. "If the fans want it, we can do it again."
The boxing world is now debating whether a rematch should happen. Many feel that this fight didn’t settle anything, and the only way to get a real winner is to do it all over again.
MY Final Thoughts
This fight had everything skill, intensity, and controversy. While Davis walked away with his belt, the way it happened left a lot of people unsatisfied. If a rematch happens, fans will be hoping for a clear, decisive winner this time around.
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