The highly anticipated rematch between Lamont Roach Jr. and Gervonta “Tank” Davis is off-at least for now-and Roach isn’t pulling any punches outside the ring.
After their dramatic and controversial draw back in March, boxing fans were eager for a second chapter. The fight was nearly locked in for August 16 in Las Vegas. Roach had already started camp. The date was circled. All signs pointed toward a revenge match that could redefine both fighters’ legacies.
But the buildup fizzled into confusion when Davis failed to sign the contract. Things took a messier turn after his recent arrest in Miami on a misdemeanor battery charge, casting a dark cloud over the bout’s future.
“He Don’t Wanna Fight”: Roach Blows Up on Livestream
Roach kept quiet-for a while. But this week, during a livestream with fans, the WBA Super Featherweight champ let it all out. “I just think he don’t wanna fight,” Roach said bluntly, frustration dripping from every word. “That sh*t gettin’ me mad.”
He wasn’t just venting. He looked genuinely gutted. After months of discipline and grind, he felt blindsided. “I was sharp as a m********r this morning… and now this?” he said. “He is scared. I ain’t gon’ lie.” And then came the confirmation.
Boxing insider Rick Glaser posted on X that the rematch was off the calendar. “Tank Davis-Lamont Roach PBC card won’t happen August 16,” he wrote, adding that Davis never signed the contract. “I’m told Tank doesn’t want to fight the very tough Roach again,”Glaser added, hinting that this may not be just a delay-it may be a full-on duck.
Where Does That Leave Roach-and the Fans?
Roach has made it clear: he wants the fight. He earned it. After going the distance with Davis in their first meeting, most agreed he deserved a shot to settle the score. Davis? He’s stayed silent.
With no official statement from Team Tank or PBC, speculation is taking over. Is Davis waiting for legal issues to clear up? Is he walking away from a risky fight? Or is this just business as usual in a sport where signed contracts mean everything?
One thing’s certain-Roach is done waiting. And fans, for now, are left with a fight that could’ve been-and might never be.
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