The Gervonta Davis next fight news has arrived, and the Baltimore native is set to return on August 16, in a rematch for the WBA lightweight title.
Who will Gervonta Davis fight next?
In March, Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) retained the 135-pound WBA title after a controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. (25-1-2, 10 KOs). Only one judge scored the fight in favor of the reigning lightweight champion at 115-113, while the other two judges had it 114-114. Now, they will have a chance to settle the score as they meet in the ring for a second time.
How to watch Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. 2 on August 16
- Davis vs. Roach 2 will headline a pay-per-view card on August 16
- The lightweight championship bout will reportedly take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
- The card will air live on Prime Video
Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach 2 preview
Five months after they met for the first time, both Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. will have their own statement to make in a rematch. While the official result was labeled as a “robbery” by several, they will make sure to leave it all in the ring come August.
Did Roach deserve the win?: In a highly competitive matchup, the WBA junior lightweight champion appeared to outbox Davis for several rounds. Roach held his ground well, and was able to neutralize Davis’ offense with his movement. During a controversial ninth round, the defending champion took a knee after Roach landed a right hand, followed by a jab.
Referee Steve Willis didn’t rule the knee a knockdown, as Davis called his own timeout and had his eyes wiped with a towel in his corner.
Did Davis underestimate Roach?: “Tank” entered the contest as a heavy favorite at -1800, and had stopped each of his previous four opponents. He struggled to showcase that power against Roach, or land anything that would put him into serious trouble. As the contest neared the sound of the final bell, it seemed Davis’ title reign was up in the air.
The bottom line: Whether Davis underestimated the Washington, D.C. native or not, a different version from the one who captured championships across three divisions had showed up. It remains to be seen what he took away from Roach’s style and how he adjusts in the rematch. “The Reaper” will have his eyes on becoming a two-division champion.
What makes Gervonta Davis so popular?
With the backing of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Davis has become one of the top young fighters in the sport. He is an elite talent at lightweight, a champion, and is becoming one of the more notable brands in the fight game. Davis has won world titles in three divisions, super featherweight, lightweight, and junior welterweight.
However, the 30-year-old native of Baltimore’s rise to fame has had some notable bumps in the road.
- What is Gervonta Davis’ boxing record?: 30-0-1 (28 knockouts)
- Gervonta Davis weight: Davis fights at lightweight at a limit of 135 pounds
- Gervonta Davis height: 5-foot-5
- Davis has been compared to a mini Mike Tyson for his wins-to-knockouts ratio: 30/28
- He is unbeaten in title fights at 8-0.
- “Tank” has had issues making weight during his career. He was stripped of the IBF junior lightweight title in 2017 for being overweight by two pounds, and then lost the opportunity to win the lightweight belt in 2019 when he was 1.5 pounds over the limit for a title bout against Yuriorkis Gamboa.
- The kid from Maryland has had several run-ins with the law, including arrests for punching a friend in 2017, a domestic altercation with his girlfriend in 2020, and several charges for a hit-and-run in 2021. He added to that in 2022 with an arrest for domestic violence. He has not served any jail time thus far.
Gervonta Davis net worth
Money earned is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. After going unbeaten in his first 31 pro bouts, Gervonta Davis’ net worth is estimated to be $4 million.
