After the cancellation of the fight between Davis and Jake Paul, the stage is once again set for the long-awaited rematch: Roach vs Tank. But only under the right terms.
The saga between Lamont Roach Jr. and Gervonta Davis seemed to have come to an end. However, the super featherweight champion decided to speak out and revealed the conditions under which he would accept a rematch with “Tank“.
The story between Lamont Roach Jr. and Gervonta Davis has been one of the most relevant of the year in professional boxing. First there was talk of a rematch in June. Then, August appeared as a new tentative date, but none of that happened. Instead, fans received the announcement of the peculiar duel between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, an exhibition fight with a consolation prize flavor that also ended up being canceled.
Who will be Lamont Roach Jr’s next opponent?
Today, as Paul prepares to face Anthony Joshua on December 19, Roach Jr. decided to take control of his own destiny. Instead of waiting for an uncertain call, he signed to challenge Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz for the interim super lightweight title on the PBC-Amazon Prime card on December 6.
Even so, the echo of a possible rematch with Davis still lingers. And Roach himself confirmed that he does not rule it out… as long as certain guarantees are met.
Roach Jr. sets conditions for a possible rematch vs. Gervonta Davis
During an interview with Marcus Hayes for Fight Hub TV, the champion was blunt when asked if he still wants a second fight with “Tank.” Although he acknowledged that a big payday will always be attractive, he stopped short of getting carried away.
“I mean, yeah, sure… But, you know, if it comes up, there’s a lot of guarantees I have to have, and you know, just in case it doesn’t happen again…” declared Roach Jr.
His stance comes after months of delays, changes and cancellations which he says affected not only his stability, but also that of the fighters on the undercard of the Paul vs. Tank event
“That’s really unfortunate for them… I know what it’s like to be waiting for something and then it doesn’t happen,” he added.
For Roach Jr, it’s no longer just about the belt. It’s about respect.
Lamont Roach sends message to Gervonta Davis
While Davis faces personal problems and obvious professional uncertainty, Roach Jr. decided to look ahead. He made it clear with a blunt phrase:
My legacy will never depend on just one person
In the end, the future of this rivalry will depend on decisions that go beyond the ring. Lamont Roach Jr. has already shown that he is not willing to compromise his career for empty promises, while Gervonta Davis will have to decide if he wants to resume a path he left unfinished. For now, the super featherweight champion continues to build his legacy step by step, unencumbered and with his sights set on real opportunities.
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