Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. Boxing Betting
Gervonta Davis will defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jr. on Saturday, March 1 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on Prime Video PPV. Davis is 30-0 in his career with 28 knockouts. He is coming off an 8th round knockout of Frank Martin in June. Roach Jr. is 25-1-1 with 10 knockouts. He is coming off an 8th round TKO against Feargal McCrory in June. Roach Jr. will be moving up in class, as he is the current WBA super-featherweight champion. Davis is listed as a huge favorite in boxing odds in this fight against Roach Jr.
Lightweight Title Fight
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Where: Barclays Center – Brooklyn, New York
Why: WBA Lightweight Title Fight
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, Gervonta Davis (30-0, 28 knockouts) will face Lamont Roach Jr. (25-1-1, 10 knockouts) in a 12-round lightweight title bout. Specifically, Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York is the venue. Prime Video PPV will provide television coverage.
Boxing Betting Lines
Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr.
Davis is predicting he will end this fight in the ninth round. “I’m gonna chop, chop, bob and weave. I’m gonna end it in the ninth round.” Davis said to the media, “I like to show people that they aren’t who they say they are. I like to prove it to the people they come with. My first time winning the title, the whole building doubted me.”
Roach Jr. is listed as a big underdog in boxing odds but he comes in confident. “I shouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe I’m gonna win. I’ve hurt everybody that I’ve been in the ring with and this won’t be any different.” Roach Jr. said to the media, “This is a hell of an opportunity and we’re gonna conquer it. Everyone knows what I’m coming to do. And if you don’t, you’ll be surprised. I’m gonna show you what happens when two dogs go in the ring together.”
Lightweight Title Bout
Gervonta Davis, age 30, is 30-0 with 28 knockouts. He stands five feet and five inches tall and fights from a southpaw stance. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He is coming off an 8th round knockout over Frank Martin in June. Davis won by 7th round knockout against Ryan Garcia in April of 2023, won by 9th round TKO against Hector Garcia in January of 2023, won by 6th round TKO against Rolando Romero in May of 2022, won by unanimous decision against Isaac Cruz in December of 2021 and won by 11th round TKO against Mario Barrios in June of 2021.
Lamont Roach Jr., age 29, is 25-1-1 with 10 knockouts. He stands five feet and seven inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Washington. D.C. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He is coming off an 8th round TKO against Feargal McCrory in June. Roach Jr. won a split decision against Hector Luis Garcia in November of 2023, won a unanimous decision against Angel Rodriguez in July of 2022, won a unanimous decision against Rene Alvarado in December of 2021, won by 2nd round TKO against Daniel Rosas in July of 2021 and won by 3rd round TKO against Neil John Tabanao in October of 2020.
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