GERVONTA Davis’ December 14 battle date in opposition to Lamont Roach might be on the ropes, in response to Dan Rafael, who has been talking to trade insiders in regards to the occasion standing. The announcement of the proposed Houston headliner was surprisingly low-key, inviting some to query its validity. Now Rafael has added additional gas to the fireplace.
Been informed by 3 sources concerned within the occasion there’s good likelihood Tank-Roach received’t occur Dec. 14 as introduced on PBC social platforms & by the fighters. Venue challenge could also be motive I’m informed. Would possibly occur as deliberate however unclear. 1 deemed it “50-50.” Might get pushed to early ‘25.
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) October 24, 2024
Davis, 30-0 (28 KOs), is now broadly thought to be one of many prime stars within the sport and was being strongly linked to fights with the likes of Shakur Stevenson, Teofimo Lopez or a rematch with Isaac Cruz. Nonetheless, Maryland’s Lamont Roach, 25-1-1 (10 KOs), was chosen to maneuver up in weight to supply Gervonta’s subsequent check. Roach is the reigning WBA super-featherweight champion, so it was met with some gentle criticism of the ‘Tank’ crew.
When the December date was confirmed, the situation of the Toyota Heart in Houston, Texas, was introduced, however now, as Rafael explains above, that may should be moved elsewhere. It’s been an odd time for the PBC of late since parting methods with Showtime because the premium community exited the boxing realm.
Hooking up with Amazon Prime has introduced a smattering of pay-per-view occasions, and the primary non-PPV providing final weekend noticed Tim Tszyu get destroyed by Bakhram Murtazaliev in Florida. Gervonta Davis is the model’s flagbearer and must carry out strongly and carry on successful to keep up its total well being.