Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach: Early predictions for Saturday bout
The fight where reigning WBA World Lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis seeks to defend his title against Lamont Roach takes place Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Davis, undefeated with 30 wins – 28 by knockout – is a force to be reckoned with. 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. Roach’s last fight was in June, retaining the his WBA super featherweight title after defeating Feargal McCrory by TKO.
As the Davis-Roach bout draws near, the boxing world is abuzz with predictions. Who will emerge victorious?
Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach predictions
Sportskeeda: Gervonta Davis via TKO
Staff writes: ‘He’s a seismic power-puncher who has drawn comparisons to heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. And like ‘Iron Mike,’ he has frightening offensive skills to make use of his power. Moreover ‘Tank’ has long been accused of avoiding difficult matchups in favor of fights he almost certain to win.’
Pro Boxing Fans: Davis wins
Staff writes: ‘Davis has one eye on WBC champion Shakur Stevenson, and he can move a step closer to that goal by taking over after halfway, and grinding Roach down for a late stoppage win.’
Boxing Scene: Jim Lampley picks Davis
David Greisman writes that 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. But it is pure power that really sets him apart. He doesn’t just beat his opponents. He annihilates them in breathtaking, often scary fashion.’
Boxing News: Oscar De La Hoya picks Davis
Staff writes that according to Oscar De La Hoya: ‘I think Lamont Roach is a terrific fighter, he might be a little over his head with Gervonta Davis. Gervonta Davis is, I mean, to say the least. He’s a beast. He really is. He’s (Gervonta Davis) a tremendous fighter. He’s a dedicated fighter when it comes to training and fighting and making sure that he’s in optimal conditions when he steps inside that squared circle. It’s gonna be a tough night for Roach, but you can never count him out.”
How to watch Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach
The fight between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Lamont Roach will be on Saturday, March 1.
Date: Saturday, March 1
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Steam: Prime PPV
Location: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York)
Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach card
WBA lightweight title fight: Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach
Super lightweight: Jose Valenzuela vs. Gary Antuanne Russell
WBC super lightweight title fight: Alberto Puello vs. Sandor Martin
Super welterweight: Yoenis Tellez vs. Julian Williams
Middleweight: Jarrett Hurd vs. Johan Gonzalez
Super featherweight: Geo Lopez vs. Grimardi Machuca
Super welterweight: Cristian Cangelosi vs. Jarrod Tennant
Super welterweight: Dwyke Flemmings Jr. vs. Florent Dervis
Welterweight: David Whitmire vs. Angel Munoz
Super bantamweight: Alexis De la Cerda Landin vs. Sharone Carter
Super middleweight: Nasheed H. Smith vs. Tariq Green
Lightweight: Deric Davis vs. Oscar Eduardo Gonzalez Jr.
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