Gervonta Davis of WBO lightweight title fame and WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach are set for an anticipated showdown early next year, and boxing icon Bernard Hopkins issued a warning noting the unpredictability of boxing; cautioning Davis not to underestimate Roach. Originally scheduled for December 14 at Houston Toyota Center but since postponed with no set rescheduled date or venue yet announced.
Hopkins was recently interviewed to give his perspective on the Davis/Roach match-up. With experience working for Golden Boy Promotions and having seen recent bouts involving Davis such as last year’s Davis Vs Garcia match, Hopkins can bring invaluable experience. “Tank Davis can cause problems for anyone,” Hopkins noted; but stressed, ‘[t]his burden rests solely upon Roach or whomever is fighting him”. Roach will make an upweight switch against Davis which brings with it unique expectations and pressures for Roach as Roach faces expectations from supporters as he moves up weight classes to face Davis; Hopkins is in tune with expectations as Roach makes weight change to meet Davis head on and in this highly anticipated match up!
Hopkins further warned that anything can happen in boxing, underscoring the importance for both fighters to be at their best. He specifically pointed out that Roach should not be underestimated, noting his excellent skills as a fighter, boxer, and puncher which are augmented by his confidence from his amateur career. Meanwhile, Roach has expressed confidence and readiness for this fight, indicating that discussions for this matchup began two years ago after Davis’s fight against Rolando Romero, showing a long-term interest in this confrontation.
Lamont Roach Reveals His Longtime Interest in Fighting Davis
Roach addressed fans’ surprise about this fight announcement by attributing it to an inadequate understanding of boxing, while explaining negotiations for it began a while prior. Negotiations started two years earlier after Roach was considered for a fight with Davis two years prior; thus adding depth and anticipation towards this upcoming duel. He mentioned being considered against Davis two years prior as well – adding an intriguing backstory as Roach moves up both weight class and competition against Davis in this upcoming showdown.
With Hopkins’ support accompanied by words of caution, the spotlight on this fight only intensified. Boxing fans eagerly anticipate whether Roach can present Davis with an irresistibly challenging opponent; fans and pundits alike remain excitedly anticipating what should be an exciting contest between the two competitors.