WBA Issues Statement To Lamont Roach After ‘Misleading’ Comments On Gervonta Davis Knee Incident
Roach exchanged with the hard hitter from Baltimore, even wobbling him, and many big names in the sport believe he did enough to win. That should have been the case had referee Steve Willis called a knockdown in the ninth round when Davis took a knee. He didn’t, however, despite starting a count on the night.
Boxing world stunned as Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach fight ends in controversy
The boxing world was left flabbergasted after Gervonta “Tank” Davis escaped Barclays Center on Saturday with a majority draw against Lamont Roach. The 30-year-old Davis, who is undefeated and was a heavy favorite, took a knee in the middle of the ninth round before retreating to his corner, where a member of his team wiped his face with a towel.
WBA clarifies controversial Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach decision
The key moment happened in round nine when, having been hit by a punch from Roach, Davis then waited a moment before taking a knee. He then rushed to his corner and asked for his face to be wiped, later saying that “grease” from his hair was “burning” his eyes.
Tank Davis-Lamont Roach non-call complicated by 'technical issue,' officials say
The New York State Athletic Commission says it's reviewing the controversial non-call of Tank Davis taking a knee during his bout vs. Lamont Roach Jr.
Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach Jr. fight under investigation after technical issue sparks controversy
A technical issue during the Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. fight has sparked controversy, prompting an investigation. Could the majority draw be overturned?
WBA Issues Statement After Reviewing The ‘Evidence’ Of Gervonta Davis Knee Against Lamont Roach
The controversy from Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr’s draw in Brooklyn continues to unfold. ‘Tank’ Davis kept hold of his WBA Lightweight World Title with the scores of 115-113 in his favour and two cards of 114-114. Crucially, however, the champion took a knee in the ninth round which was not called a knockdown by referee Steve Willis.
Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach Draw Under Review–Here’s What Could Happen
Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach battled to a majority draw on Saturdayr. Many believe Roach was robbed. It may not be too late for the result to change.
Gervonta Davis Knockdown Ruling Being Reviewed by NYSAC after Lamont Roach Draw
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Why Gervonta Davis' controversial knee against Lamont Roach was a symptom of bigger problems for 'Tank'
There was something lost in the aftermath of Saturday's PBC pay-per-view card in Brooklyn, New York, where a missed knockdown call by referee Steve Willis in the main event cost 130-pound beltholder Lamont Roach Jr.
Controversial call from Davis-Roach Jr under review
The incident in which Gervonta Davis was allowed to take a time out in round nine of his controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr is to be reviewed by the New York Athletic Commission.
Gervonta Davis 'Pushing' for Lamont Roach Jr. Rematch As Soon as May amid Controversy
However, the outcome was the source of controversy because Roach wasn't credited with a knockdown in the ninth round. Midway through the round, Davis took a knee and went over to
Officials say ‘technical issue’ prevented video replay of missed knockdown in Davis-Roach fight
The New York State Athletic Commission said a “technical issue” prevented officials from seeing replay of Gervonta Davis ...
NYSAC blames 'technical issue' for Davis knee no-call, says matter under review
The New York State Athletic Commision, in a statement to ESPN, said it is "reviewing the matter" involving Saturday's ...
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Gervonta Davis or Lewis Crocker? Which referee made the biggest error this past weekend? The DAZN Panel Discussion
It is very rare the officials steal the headlines rather than the fighters but that is exactly what happened this past ...