At first, when Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr.’s bout was first announced, expectations for Gervonta Davis were low with many expecting an easy win by Tank. To everyone’s surprise however, Roach exceeded those expectations by providing Davis with considerable opposition and leading them into an unexpected majority draw – something which led many fans and media pundits alike demanding an immediate rematch and overshadowed Davis’ plans of an exhibition bout against Jake Paul as planned by Davis himself.
Boxing’s dramatic nature never ceases, and after many discussions of rematches it was announced that Davis would face Jake Paul in an exhibition match at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on November 14. This caused much excitement among fans; Lamont Roach Jr was left in a precarious situation as this announcement led him to issue an open challenge to Floyd Mayweather while shifting their rivalry onto social media for now.
Roach Jr. vehemently denied receiving any compensation to step aside for the Davis-Paul exhibition, expressing his frustrations on social media. Davis responded dismissively to Roach’s claims, further fueling their online feud. The heated exchange included Roach Jr. calling out Davis and demanding compensation, highlighting the escalating tension between them.
The potential financial implications for Davis and whether he will compensate Roach remain unclear. Meanwhile, other fighters, including Shakur Stevenson, have weighed in on the Davis vs. Paul match, with Stevenson expressing doubts about Davis’ ability to secure a knockout victory given the size difference between him and Paul.
Shakur Stevenson Comments on Davis vs. Paul Fight
Stevenson shared his opinion of the forthcoming exhibition between Davis and Paul, suggesting that although Davis possesses formidable power and skill, their size difference might prevent a knockout win against cruiserweight Jake Paul. According to Stevenson, Davis may prefer using superior boxing skills rather than landing one or more knockout wins against Paul.
Lamont Roach Jr. and Gervonta Davis’ ongoing feud has only deepened with recent drama surrounding rematch plans breaking down, leading many to wonder whether or not Davis may move onto other fights before retiring permanently from boxing altogether. His focus has since turned towards Jake Paul as people speculate as to whether any additional official bout will ensue or whether this lucrative matchup with Paul could mark Davis’ final ring appearance before retiring for good.