Lamont Roach Jr. is just hours away from having the fight of his life. On Saturday, March 1, Roach will face Gervonta “Tank” Davis for the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title in a fight that will not only cement his legacy but will make a significant contribution to Roach’s net worth.
Despite his undoubted quality and his more than 10 years as a professional boxer, Roach had not been able to access the big purses of boxing. Prior to his fight against Davis, “The Reaper’s” biggest fight was his win over Hector Garcia for the WBA super featherweight belt in November 2023.
While boxing purses are not public knowledge, media reports indicate that Roach could have pocketed $150,000 for his fight against Garcia. Given the renown of his upcoming opponent and the level of the fight, Roach’s earnings could multiply substantially this Saturday.
What is Lamont Roach Jr.’s net worth?
Sources such as Sports Salaries, College Net Worth, and Essentially Sports place Roach’s net worth at $1.1 million, although other sources indicate his fortune could be as high as $5 million. The WBA super featherweight champion’s primary source of income is boxing, with no known endorsements.
Roach’s first reported salaries date back to 2017, when he won the WBC Youth Silver belt. The title fight and two subsequent defenses earned him $10,000 each, but his performance had him on track for bigger purses.
In 2019, Roach made his first attempt at a world title. Although he lost to Jamel Herring in a fight for the WBO super featherweight championship, he received his first six-figure check, collecting $175,000.
Davis-Roach purse
The purse information for the Davis-Roach fight is confidential, but news sources say that “Tank” could pocket more than $2 million in guaranteed payout, plus a share of pay-per-view sales. Roach’s salary would not be as high as the champion’s, but it could be close to seven figures.
At 29 years old and 10 years as a professional boxer, this will be Roach’s big breakout. If he keeps up his upward trajectory, he will soon be able to compete for salaries similar to those of boxing’s biggest stars.
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