Leading boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has questioned whether a rematch between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach will happen next.
‘Tank’ retained his WBA lightweight title against Roach in New York on March 1, despite the fight being declared a split decision draw after 12 closely fought rounds.
Roach forced Davis into taking a knee midway through the ninth round, although referee Steve Willis failed to rule this as an official knockdown which effectively squandered Roach’s chances of dethroning ‘Tank’ of his WBA crown.
It had been expected that the two would face each other in an immediate rematch, however, Hearn has cast some doubt on that after revealing he will be facing Jake Paul in November.
Speaking to Fight Hub TV, the Matchroom boss suggested ‘Tank’ might go straight into the Jake Paul fight rather than take on Roach again.
“He’s fighting Jake Paul isn’t he.
I dunno whether he’ll still fight Lamont Roach, I know he’s fighting Jake Paul in November, and then maybe [Shakur] Stevenson after that.”
Jake Paul has had a controversial professional boxing career since his debut five years ago. The 27-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio has faced a number of retired MMA stars during this time, including Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley.
‘The Problem Child’ returned to the ring last November when he faced heavyweight icon Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas where he defeated the 58-year-old via unanimous decision after eight rounds.
His next opponent will be former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on the 28 June in California.
