Davis escapes in controversial draw with Roach

In a surprising turn of events, Gervonta “Tank” Davis defended his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jr. in a majority draw at Barclays Center, with two judges scoring it 114-114. Davis struggled with Roach’s resilience and defensive skills, leading to a slow start and an unexpected ninth-round incident where he took a knee. Despite Roach’s disagreement with the decision, Davis retained his title with a strong finish in the championship rounds, ultimately leaving the fight with a draw and his championship intact.

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