Gervonta "Tank" Davis is a former three-division world champion, having won five world titles while currently ranked No. 10 in ESPN's pound-4-pound rankings. Davis is currently ranked as the No. 3 lightweight in ESPN's divisional rankings.

Gervonta Davis did not knock out Lamont Roach as predicted in his latest fight in the Barclays Center. In fact, the WBA lightweight champion's fight ended in controversy.Davis (30-0-1) looked to have been dropped to one knee in round nine and went to his corner to wipe his eyes.

Heading into 2025, Gervonta Davis said it would be his last year as a boxer. If that is true -- and boxers often speak of retirements that never come to fruition -- one of the biggest stars in boxing is kicking off his final campaign with an intriguing matchup on Saturday when he defends his WBA lightweight championship against Lamont Roach Jr.

The New York State Athletic Commission upheld last weekend's Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach result, which ended in a majority draw after a controversial ninth round, according to a ruling obtained by ESPN on Friday.

Gervonta Davis will keep his unbeaten record. The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) ruled on Friday that it will not be changing the result of the "Tank" Davis vs. Lamont Roach WBA lightweight title bout this past Saturday.

Lamont Roach Jr. made his opinion of NYSAC not overturning the draw decision of his Gervonta "Tank" Davis fight extremely clear.