Boxing fans were stunned when WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis and WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach Jr. squared off against each other early March in an unexpected bout, initially seen as an easy victory for Davis but ultimately evolving into one of his toughest bouts to date.
Roach Jr. had already lost to Davis as an amateur, yet managed to compete head on against him as professional boxing began in 2001. Their fight concluded with an unexpected majority decision draw which caused considerable outrage from fans and critics; some felt Roach should have received victory due to an incident during round 9. Speculation has surfaced about another matchup being set for June 21st at Las Vegas with both fighters expected to attend as fans look forward to another chance for Davis to redeem himself from what many felt had been an unfair majority decision draw decision outcome from fans or critics!
However, recent developments have cast doubt on the rematch’s timing. Reports indicate the anticipated June date has been postponed, leaving fans and fighters in uncertainty. The delay is attributed to financial difficulties faced by Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), the promotion company representing both fighters.
Rick Glaser, a boxing insider, highlighted PBC’s financial predicaments, suggesting the promotion’s monetary issues are becoming increasingly evident. He hinted at a potential postponement or even cancellation of the much-awaited rematch, adding to the frustrations of boxing enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the bout.
Comments on Davis’ Technique from Shakur Stevenson
Shakur Stevenson is another prominent boxing figure who has expressed concerns over Davis’ performance against Roach Jr. Stevenson believes there are exploitable weaknesses within Davis’ style that make his fight vulnerable, particularly considering their March 1 draw and fast, strong attacks with acceptable defense levels that Davis displayed against Roach Jr. Stevenson noted this particular draw showed these vulnerabilities more vividly than ever.
As boxing fans and fighters await further news regarding Davis versus Roach Jr. rematch scheduling delays raise doubts as to when and where this highly-anticipated fight may finally happen. With both fans and fighters looking forward to this contest, this situation shows just how detrimental financial health issues can be in sports industries – particularly boxing’s promotional realms.