The Battle That Surprised Fans
Following a closely fought majority draw between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach Jr., the boxing world was rocked by controversy. Fans and boxing experts are wondering if Roach was denied a career-defining victory after he seemed to outwork Davis and a contentious non-call on a knockout.
Did Roach deserve to win the title, or did the judges make a mistake? Let's dissect everything.
The Scorecards: A Contradictory Finding That Caused Concern
According to the official scorecards, the match ended in a majority draw with Davis winning 115-113 and the other two losing 114-114 (The Guardian). Although tight bouts can occur, the most contentious incident occurred in round nine when Roach gave Davis a hard jab that caused Davis to take a knee.
Crucial Point: The Knockdown Without a Call
The main talking point of the fight was that the referee did not declare it a knockdown. If the score had been right, Roach would have won by split decision.
Was Davis Outboxed by Roach? CompuBox Recounts the Tale
CompuBox statistics show that Davis connected on 103 of 279 punches (36.7%), while Roach landed 112 of 400 punches (28%). Roach was the more active fighter, driving the action the entire time, despite Davis's greater accuracy rate.
The Boxing World Responds
"That Boy Was Robbed"
It wasn't just boxing enthusiasts who were enraged. One of the most reputable commentators in the sport, Terence Crawford, claimed that Roach was "robbed" as a result of the referee's failed knockdown decision (TalkSport). Calls for an instant rematch to end the argument permanently are being fueled by the outrage.
What Comes Next? Will a Rematch Occur?
Given the controversy surrounding this battle, a rematch seems imminent, and both Davis and Roach have indicated interest in running it back.
Will Davis finally silence the skeptics, or will Roach receive his chance at redemption?
What are your thoughts? Did the judges make the correct decision, or was Lamont Roach Jr. robbed? Leave a comment below with your opinions!
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