Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Lamont Roach's Contest Fight Details and Venue
Gervonta "Tank" Davis, the undefeated boxing sensation, is stepping back into the ring on March 1st to defend his WBA lightweight title against WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach Jr. Davis, despite competing at 135 pounds, is widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Here's the lowdown on the Davis vs. Roach fight card, including date, location, and how to watch.
Fight Card Date: March 1, 2025
Mark your calendars for March 1st, 2025, and get ready to witness an electrifying night of boxing!
Fight Card Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
The action will unfold at the iconic Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Known for its world-class facilities and electric atmosphere, the Barclays Center is the perfect venue for this highly anticipated bout.
How to Watch: Amazon Prime PPV
Catch all the action live on Amazon Prime's PPV service. If you're a Prime subscriber, don't miss out on this must-see event.
Main Card Lineup
- Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach: WBA lightweight title
- Jose Valenzuela vs. Gary Antuanne Russell: Super lightweight
- Alberto Puello vs. Sandor Martin: WBC super lightweight title
- Yoenis Tellez vs. Julian Williams: Super welterweight
PBC PPV on Prime Video
Here's the preliminary card lineup for the PBC PPV on Prime Video:- Jarrett Hurd vs. Johan Gonzalez: Middleweight- Geo Lopez vs. Alex Dilmaghani: Super featherweight
PBC Prime Card
Don't miss out on the action-packed undercard, highlighted by these contests:- Cristian Cangelosi vs. Jarrod Tennant: Super welterweight- Dwyke Flemmings Jr vs. Florent Dervis: Super welterweight- David Whitmire vs. Angel Munoz: Welterweight- Alexis De la Cerda Landin vs. Sharone Carter: Super bantamweight- Nasheed H. Smith vs. Tariq Green: Super middleweight- Deric Davis vs. Oscar Eduardo Gonzalez Jr: Lightweight
Gervonta Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) and Lamont Roach Jr. (25-1-1, 10 KOs) are both established and talented boxers with impressive records. Davis, the favorite, will put his WBA lightweight title on the line against Roach, hoping to extend his undefeated streak and further cement his place among the boxing elite. Roach, looking to make a statement, aims to upset the odds and take away Davis' title.
Catch all the excitement and drama as these two powerhouses face off, and let the fight begin! Reminder: for a more enriching experience, take a moment to familiarize yourself with some key background information and notable achievements of both Davis and Roach.
Notable Boxing Achievements and Backgrounds of Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr.
Gervonta Davis, born on November 7, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland, began his boxing journey at the tender age of five. Known for his aggressive style, Davis has an impressive amateur record with 221 wins and just 5 losses. He went on to win gold medals at the National Golden Gloves and USA Boxing Youth National Championships in 2013.[1][2]
An undefeated professional, Davis holds a record of 30 wins and no losses, with 28 knockouts. He has won titles in multiple weight divisions and is the current WBA world-lightweight champion.[2][3] Most recently, Davis secured a seventh-round knockout victory over Ryan Garcia in April 2023.[1][3]
Lamont Roach Jr., from Maryland, is the WBA super-featherweight champion, moving up to the lightweight division to challenge Gervonta Davis.[2] Though he was previously defeated by Davis in the unpaid ranks,[2] Roach has an impressive record of 25 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 10 KOs.[2]
Roach won the WBA super-featherweight title by defeating Hector Luis García in 2023.[2] In his most recent fight, Roach secured a stoppage victory over Feargal McCrory in June 2024.[2]
For a more in-depth look at these two fighters and their remarkable boxing journeys, delve deeper into their backgrounds and achievements here. It's an enlightening read that only adds to this already electrifying fight card. Get your popcorn ready, and tune in to witness the unfolding drama as Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. take the ring on March 1st, 2025!
Sources:[1] ESPN.com[2] BoxingScene.com[3] BBC Sport
- In preparation for his title defense against Lamont Roach Jr., Gervonta "Tank" Davis has been training tirelessly to ensure he maintains his undefeated status in boxing.
- Despite the fact that Davis and Roach have previous history, as they both competed in the amateur ranks, this upcoming bout in the middleweight category promises to be a thrilling showdown.
- Fans will need to secure their visas and arrange travel to the United States in time for the highly anticipated event, as Davis versus Roach is set to take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on March 1st, 2025.
- Prior to their upcoming clash, it's worth noting that Davis defended his title with a seventh-round knockout against Ryan Garcia, while Roach secured the WBA super-featherweight belt by defeating Hector Luis García.
