Expectation is growing to materialize another high-risk fight for Lamont Roach Jr, where his father and trainer spoke about the possible rematch against Gervonta Davis and why this next fight could surpass the original. Its importance has been elevated to the highest levels outside the ring, especially given the risks he faced in a possible showdown with Jake Paul, where $40 million was at stake.
In an interview with FightHype, Roach Sr said that talks to stage the rematch against Gevonta Davis are well advanced and that it is only a matter of time to agree on this fight. “It seems that the rematch between Gervonta and Lamont Roach is inevitable. I know there are reports of a possible fight in June in Las Vegas. There is nothing exact. How close are we to that fight taking place this year? It seems that everything is going well,”said Lamont Roach Jr’s trainer
The reality of the rematch between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr
The Roach dynasty has expressed its gratitude to Gervonta Davis for giving the young pugilist the opportunity from the beginning, especially when public opinion was not looking forward to this fight. Especially since Jake Paul has more spotlights and is the one who could actually ruin the rematch altogether, the confession is quite remarkable.
According to Roach Sr, he may have turned down another fight, possibly in a title defense, which would have given him more than he received for the fight with Gevonta Davis. At this point it’s all about legacy, not just money. It’s worth noting that Gevonta Davis treated him with contempt in the first fight and now mocked the rumor, especially considering Davis’ alleged plans with Jake Paul.
The $40 million Jake Paul won’t see against Gervonta Davis
In a recent interview, Jake Paul confirmed that he and Davis were in active talks for a fight instead of Roach Jr. The verbal agreement was up in the air and it was just a matter of signing the contracts established by the promoters. In view of this situation, it was Lamonch Jr himself who confirmed this version in a conversation with Andre Ward in “All The Smoke Fight”.
The current super featherweight champion revealed that Gervonta Davis was in line to earn up to $40 million if a showdown with Jake Paul materialized. However, The Problem Child is going to wait for the right moment
“Davis has to do his rematch with Lamont and get that victory. Later we will be able to schedule this fight safely.”
Jake Paul said at the press conference
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