After his sudden announcement and subsequent silence from trainer Calvin Ford regarding it, WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis’ next bout remains uncertain and open to further discussion and speculation among fans and members of the boxing community alike. His longtime coach has broken their silence with an unclear statement which only adds further confusion over this situation.
Davis-Lamont Roach fight was originally scheduled for December 14th at Houston’s Toyota Center to decide who held WBA title; due to scheduling conflicts however it has since been postponed to March 1st in Brooklyn New York; due to many fans believing Roach would make for an easy opponent for “Tank” Davis this matchup has drawn harsh criticism and fans had reservations as it may go much longer without fighting than expected.
In a surprising turn of events, Davis announced on his Instagram story that the fight was canceled, leaving fans disappointed. Meanwhile, Lamont Roach, the WBA super featherweight champion, appeared to be clueless about the cancelation as he continued his training routine, indicating his readiness and focus on the fight despite Davis’ statement.
Roach expressed his confusion and frustration over the situation on social media, reaffirming his commitment to the originally scheduled date. As of now, the promoters behind the fight, PBC, have not issued any statements, and tickets for the March 1st event are still being sold, leaving the future of the fight uncertain.
In the midst of this confusion, Calvin Ford shared a mysterious message on social media, hinting at his understanding and perseverance through difficult times, implying a complex background to the cancelation yet offering no direct explanation.
Oscar De La Hoya Offers a Lifeline
Oscar De La Hoya, a former world champion and head of Golden Boy Promotions, has proposed helping Davis find another opponent, possibly trying to ensure that fans get to see Davis in action soon, regardless of the current turmoil surrounding the planned fight against Roach.
However, the details remain sparse but indicate behind-the-scenes efforts are underway to secure Davis’ immediate fighting career. De La Hoya’s involvement suggests alternative matchups could be on the table as an exciting element to his comeback and add excitement among boxing fans alike.
Calvin Ford’s vague statements only add further intrigue, with ticket sales and promotion activities continuing as normal; many in the boxing community remain unclear as to where this journey for Gervonta Davis stands and whether an alternate fight could emerge soon enough.