It’s been four days since the fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr, but the action continues outside the ring.
The outcome of the fight was controversial, as some considered Lamont Roach Jr. to be the real winner. However, the most unexpected thing happened in the ninth round.
At that moment, Roach managed to land a blow to the face of Davis. Gervonta reacted immediately, falling to his knees and briefly touching the canvas.
Although what happened could have been considered a knockdown under boxing rules, the referee surprised everyone by not starting the count. Instead, Davis quickly got up and went to his corner, where he took a towel to wipe his eyes, as he explained that the sweat from his hair was burning his eyes.
That referee’s error made the difference in the judges’ scorecards, which gave a draw, and that is where all the commotion would begin
The New York Commission intervenes in the controversy
The New York State Athletic Commission is closely evaluating what happened in the ninth round of the thrilling showdown between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Lamont Roach, which thrilled fans at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday night. Uncertainty is growing, as the outcome of that round could have a significant impact on the final outcome.
Even Lamont Roach Jr.’s lawyers have filed evidence in the record and are seeking to have their client declared the winner. It looks like there are going to be days of tension and possible surprises!
Eddie Hearn does not believe the result will be changed
Eddie Hearn doubts that the New York Athletic Commission will overturn the 12-round majority draw between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach in their fight on Saturday in Brooklyn. Although Hearn believes that a knockdown in the ninth round should have been counted
“He not hurt, but if you go down on your knees and touch the floor while punches are being thrown, it’s a knockdown,” said the promoter to Fighthype. However, he rules out a disqualification and hopes this will motivate Davis, although he does not anticipate the Commission awarding victory to Roach
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