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Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis Vs Lamont Roach Clash Now Postponed To March 2025

Tank’ Davis will put his WBA lightweight title on line, in a fight set to happen at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY

As had been expected, Gervonta “Tank” Davis will not return to the ring in 2024, after it was announced on Friday that his next fight against Lamont Roach has been suspended until 2025. Initially slated for Dec. 14 in Houston, Davis will now defend his lightweight title against Roach on Mar. 1 in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center on Prime Video pay-per-view, headlining an progressively rare Premier Boxing Champions episode.

In this bout, ‘Tank’ was booked to defend his WBA lightweight title. Nevertheless, without giving any further explanations, the contest will no longer take place on December 14, as formerly scheduled. Thus, Davis only fought once this year, when he knocked out his compatriot Frank Martin in eight rounds.

Davis (30-0, 28 KO) boxed just once this year, beating Frank Martin on June 15, after a duo of victories in 2023 over Hector Luis Garcia as well as Ryan Garcia.

Davis, one of the best young lower-weight boxers across the globe currently, with some individuals readily denoting to him as ‘The Face of Boxing,’ should, of course, be far more active than he is and has been.

Still, at least Davis has a match locked in at last. Tank last boxed in June of this year when he stopped Frank Martin to retain his WBA lightweight title in Las Vegas.

Moreover, Davis was in talks with Ukrainian wrestler Vasiliy Lomachenko for a high-profile clash this autumn, but consultations fell through, even though it would have been a great card, so he had to settle for a much less attractive affair.

Gervonta Davis 
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 22: Gervonta Davis in the green and purple trunks reacts after defeating Ryan Garcia in the black trunks by knockout in the seventh round during their catchweight bout at T-Mobile Arena on April 22, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Davis from Baltimore is classified ESPN’s No. 8 pound-for-pound fighter (and number one lightweight). He is coming off a remarkable eighth-round KO of Frank Martin in June. The stint was Davis’ first since a 44-day jail stint last summer for violating the terms of house arrest stemming from a November 2020 hit-and-run incident.

Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) will be on an upward trajectory up from 130 pounds, where he reigns as WBA champion and is ranked No. 5 by ESPN. Against Davis, he’ll be a major underdog.

Roach, who hails from Washington, D.C., won the title with a split-decision triumph over Hector Luis Garcia in November 2023. The 29-year-old retained his belt with an eighth-round TKO.

Marching up in weight to face Tank, Loach will enter the ring as a significant underdog. Crushed only by Jamel Herring, who overpowered him back in November of 2019 down at 126 pounds, Loach has won six competitions on the spin since.

Roach holds the WBA super featherweight title, and exercises his right to challenge for the WBA belt in the next division up. The 29-year-old veteran has won six in a row. This year, his only fight will be a June 28 mismatch victory over challenger Feargal McCrory.

‘Hate’ Grows Two-fold Towards Gervonta Davis as Roy Jones Jr. Comparison Triggers Boxing World

Gervonta Davis is finally back. But fans are still as divided as ever. After all, the Baltimore native has enamored the fans with his boxing skills and penchant for knockouts. However, the script is getting boring for them, as he yet again makes a quest against a relatively lesser-known name, and fellow superstars fail to enter the scene. It seems the fans might finally be reaching a tipping point.

Davis, 30, will fight it out with Lamont Roach on March 25 on the PBC-Amazon Prime Video card as he tries to defend his WBA lightweight title a second time. It will only be his second fight after he dropped Ryan Garcia more than a year ago, and despite demands of putting on a show against bigger names, ‘Tank’ failed to meet their desires. If talked about the Roach fight alone, if the boxing commentator, ShowBizz The Adult is to be believed, it’s an easy call to make.

Gervonta Davis: a bit of Roy Jones Jr.

ShowBizz The Adult turned to his social media handles and gave his candid opinion of Davis vs. Roach. The YouTuber believed the 30-0 record holder had the fight in the bag, as the latter had emerged as the superstar in the lightweight division. In addition, he advocated for him to move up a division to feel the sense of competition. He said, “I don’t think anyone at 135 down to mess with the boy. I think, in order for Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis to find that type of competition, he has to go up to 140. That’s how I [see].”

The boxing competitor then roped in Roy Jones Jr. to draw a parallel. He continued, “It’s kind of like Roy Jones Jr. Nobody can mess with him at middleweight. So, he moved up to heavyweight. Nobody can mess with him there either, and honestly, I don’t think anybody is beating Gervonta at 140.” These comments didn’t sit well with the fans, who took to the comments section and expressed their discontent with his opinion.

Fans tear apart ‘Tank’

One fan cast judgment on the Davis vs. Roach fight. They said, “Ain’t nobody watching that sh*t and tank My boy.” The fans have grown weary of Davis fighting lesser-known names and non-title holders, which even affected his last fight’s PPV. Davis vs. Martin reportedly only did 350,000 PPV buys.

Gervonta Davis 

A user compared Jones Jr.’s career with Davis. They declared, “Roy never ducked anyone and never demanded to fight anyone at a catch weight.” This was a reference to Davis avoiding other prominent names at 135 and demanding a rehydration clause in his fight with ‘KingRy’.

Someone didn’t agree with Showbizz The Adult’s assessment of Davis. They wrote, “I hate that you say that and he never fights nobody. How can you say nobody can mess with him and he refuses to fight the top guys at his weight.” The lightweight division has the likes of Shakur Stevenson, Denys Berinchyk, and despite the former’s callout, Davis never entertained the proposal or exhibited aspirations to unify the titles.

A comment took a dig at Davis’ recent opponents. The comment read, “Who did he fight that was a natural 135😂.” While Roach is moving up from super featherweight to challenge Davis, the same could be said about Hector Luis Garcia.

Lastly, a hopeful fan expected a better fight. They penned, “Might be a better fight than we think..” Roach is the reigning WBA super featherweight champion and could prove to be a tougher tactical matchup than many realize.

What do you make of this coming fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach? Do you agree with ShowBizz The Adult’s opinion? Let us know in the comments below.

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that the former two-time heavyweight champion is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring in 2025.

The announcement comes in the wake of Joshua’s devastating loss to Daniel Dubois, a fight that derailed his bid to reclaim his position as a dominant force in the boxing world.

Joshua, who turned 35 on October 15, is at a crossroads in his illustrious career. While some speculated the defeat might signal the end of his journey in professional boxing, Hearn dismissed any talk of retirement, reaffirming that the British-Nigerian remains committed to continuing his career.

“Anthony loves boxing; he’d fight forever if he could,” Hearn said.

The 2012 Olympic gold medallist entered 2023 with renewed vigour, securing four straight wins and looking poised to challenge for heavyweight supremacy once more. However, his encounter with Dubois in March 2024 proved a stumbling block. A brutal loss—following a first-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannou—reset the trajectory of his comeback.

Speaking on the loss, Hearn acknowledged the need for Joshua to regroup both mentally and physically. “After fighting four times in less than a year, Anthony needs to recharge. He’ll resume camp in January 2025, which sets him up perfectly for an April or May return to action,” he explained.

Anthony Joshua 

Hearn made it clear that Joshua’s return would not include tune-up fights.

“At this stage in his career, Anthony doesn’t need warm-ups,” Hearn said.

“He’s going straight in. There’s no appeal in smaller fights; it’s about making the big ones happen.”

This approach contrasts with Joshua’s previous rebuilding phase, following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. Then, he fought Jermaine Franklin and other lower-ranked opponents to regain confidence. Now, with time not on his side, Hearn believes Joshua’s focus must shift exclusively to marquee matchups.

Despite recent setbacks, Joshua remains one of boxing’s biggest draws, both in the UK and globally. His ability to pack arenas and generate pay-per-view interest ensures he will continue to be a key player in the heavyweight division.

The next steps for Joshua largely hinge on the availability of Tyson Fury and Dubois. Fury’s bout with Usyk and Dubois’ February title defence will determine how soon negotiations can begin for either fight.

World Champion Agrees To Give Jake Paul Title Shot: “I Want Pay Back For Mike Tyson Beating”

Jake Paul defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson in November.

It was a fight that split opinion within boxing, due to Tyson stepping back in the ring at the age of 58-years-old.

Paul was able to outclass his much older opponent, claiming a unanimous decision victory after eight two-minute rounds of action.

In the aftermath, ‘The Problem Child’ has been called out by a number of big name fighters, including several current world champions.

One of those men is undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, and he has explained to Seconds Out just why he wanted to step into the ring with Paul.

“For a long tike I have favourite boxers like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. Jake Paul beat Tyson, one of my favourite boxers.

“My first reaction was I want to pay him back, but after a couple of days it’s good, I don’t want to fight with him. If he wants it [we can fight], but I think he doesn’t like to fight me.”

Beterbiev then explained what he thought of Paul as a boxer and how he thinks a fight would go between the two.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

“I think I’d show him a real boxer. He has good skills, but he’s not that good.”

Beterbiev was last in action in October, when he defeated Dmitry Bivol by majority decision to add the WBA belt to his WBC, IBF and WBO collection and become undisputed at 175lbs.

As for Paul, he has named the fighter that he claims turned down an eight million dollar offer to step into the ring with him.

It’s amazing how one fight can change the entire trajectory of a fighter’s career. For Daniel Dubois, the destructive fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in September will, in all probability, lead to a shot at the undisputed heavyweight title in 2025. A huge moment for a fighter who has, arguably, been underappreciated by British fans to this point.

As for Joshua, dreams of a record-breaking clash with Tyson Fury appear to be over. He may well fight the Gypsy King next year, but it’s possible that neither will hold a belt at the time while both will have multiple defeats on their CVs… rather derailing the hype machine that would have powered a domestic fight for the ages along had it happened a year ago or more.
The heavyweight landscape has changed beyond all recognition in 2024. So what awaits its key protagonists next year?

What Lies Ahead for Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua?

No Rematch

It was presumed that Dubois vs Joshua II would take place in February, however, that idea has now been canned.

AJ has, according to reports, suffered a bicep injury that would keep him from having a full camp ahead of what would, in reality, be an all-or-nothing fight for him.

And Frank Warren, Dubois’ promoter, has also confirmed that the pair won’t rematch in February as previously planned but admits he has spoken to ‘a few other guys’ in a bid to land a February 22 scrap for his IBF champion.

The IBF themselves have allowed Dubois to make an optional defence of his gold against any of their top-ranked fighters, which would open the door for the likes of the unbeaten Agit Kabayel and Martin Bakole.  

The challenge for Warren is that neither Kabayel nor Bakole are box office-level opponents, with Dubois likely to return to Wembley Stadium for his next outing. A domestic dust-up with Fabio Wardley would be more fitting but the likelyopponent for the champion’s February fight appears to be Joseph Parker.

The Kiwi has reignited his career with victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, and his higher standing in the eyes of domestic fight fans – he’s taken on the likes of Joshua and Dillian Whyte on British soil – will likely see him given the nod.

Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua 

If Dubois can defeat Parker or whoever his opponent will be on February 22, he will look to an undisputed showdown with either Oleksandr Usyk or Fury in the summer of 2025.

No Going Back

Typically, betting markets are an excellent predictor of what might happen in a fight; there’s the occasional Buster Douglas or Hasim Rahman to upset the applecart, but for the most part, these are accurate estimators of what will unfold.

Betting odds for upcoming boxing fights can be translated into implied probabilities too, and in the case of Usyk vs Fury II, the analysts are giving the Ukrainian champion a 62% chance of once again defeating the Gypsy King.

Should Usyk prevail, he would set up a blockbuster rematch with Dubois. They first fought in August 2023, with the Ukrainian impressively stopping the Brit in the ninth round.

However, it was bout that was not without positivity for Dubois, who landed a crunching ‘body’ shot in the fifth round that left Usyk crumpled on the canvas. It was adjudged to have been a low blow – a ruling that split pundits down the middle, but if nothing else it was a reminder of the dynamite power that Dubois possesses.

A victory for Usyk would also prove damning to the career of Fury, whose days as an elite heavyweight may well be considered over if he suffers a second loss to the Ukrainian.

But every cloud and all that… because a loss in December would likely open the door to Fury vs Joshua in 2025.

It would, like Pacquiao vs Mayweather all those years ago, be a dream fight that comes years too late, both in a sporting and commercial context. But it would certainly put plenty of bums on seats, and finally put an end to the verbal jousting between the pair.

At the ages of 35 and 36 respectively, time is running out for Joshua vs Fury to be made in any meaningful way. Eddie Hearn has insinuated that if it doesn’t happen in 2025, it never will.

For Joshua in particular, the time is now. He owes nobody anything after a stellar career, but his last three fights against elite opposition – Usyk (twice) and Dubois – have all ended in defeat. He is very much in the last chance saloon.

In a bizarre twist of fate, defeat to Usyk wouldn’t necessarily be the end of the world for Fury, either. He would get his shot at Joshua at last… before being able to sail off into the sunset, to reflect on a fantastic career.

Mike Tyson issues new six-word statement after being inundated with messages about Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson is feeling the love after returning to the ring at 58 years old.

The former undisputed heavyweight world champion managed to go the eight-round distance with Jake Paul, who is 31 years his junior, when they clashed at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday night.

‘Iron Mike’ has been inundated with positive messages after fighting professionally for the first time since Kevin McBride made him quit in 2005.

Now he’s issued a very brief social media statement to thank everyone who has sent good vibes his way.

Mike Tyson sends message to his fans

Netflix attracted more than 60 million people to its platform for Jake Paul for Mike Tyson.

On Sunday, the popular streaming service said, ‘We all bow down to Mike Tyson’ in an Instagram post.

Tyson shared it to his story alongside a caption, which read: “Truly grateful for all the love.”

The boxing fan favorite had already issued a much longer statement addressing his loss to Paul and the fact he ‘almost died’ when he pulled out of their original fight date earlier this year.

“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won,” Tyson wrote on X. “I’m grateful for last night.

“No regrets to get in ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

“Lost half my blood and 25lb in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won. To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”

Jake Paul eyes fight with current pound-for-pound superstar

Paul has received a ton of flack for booking fights with older, undersized, and inexperienced opponents.

However, he insists that his next foe will be one of the best boxers competing today.

In a recent episode of his BS w/ Jake Paul podcast, the 27-year-old acknowledged he might be biting off more than he can chew in a potential boxing match with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

“Generally, everyone’s biggest critique is ‘Fight a pro! Fight someone your age!’,” Paul said. “So when I said Canelo is the person, then everyone hates on that…wouldn’t the best opportunity to see me lose be going up against Canelo?

“People won’t be satisfied with my career until I get f***ing flatlined…one of the best to ever do it, a legend, pound-for-pound great… yeah, it’s gonna be an insane fight. It’s gonna be hard as f***. I might get my a** beat and flatlined. But let’s f***ing find out!”

‘Just sad,’ ‘wasn’t a good one’ and ‘trash’: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed

One is a Youtuber-turned-boxer. The other is a boxer who had not fought professionally for almost 20 years.

And yet the combination of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson taking to the ring in front of over 70,000 fans at the home of the Dallas Cowboys gripped the sporting public, with millions tuning in to watch on Netflix.

The streaming platform announced a record 60 million households tuned in, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams. It called the bout a “mega-event,” saying it “dominated social media” and “shattered records.” According to Paul, over 120 million people watched the event.

Those who did watch – even through the technical issues Netflix experienced – weren’t treated to a boxing masterclass though, with Paul eventually winning via unanimous decision after an underwhelming eight rounds.

Tyson looked every bit his 58 years of age, throwing just 97 punches across the whole fight and landing 18 of them while Paul was athletic enough to outlast his vastly more experienced opponent. With the victory, Paul improves to 11-1 in his professional career.

The sight of Tyson back in the ring delighted many of his long-term fans, but it also left others cold.

Former heavyweight world champion and one of Tyson’s fiercest rivals during their heyday, Evander Holyfield, said the fight “wasn’t a good one” with a rueful smile.

NBA legend Magic Johnson, who said he’s been to many of Tyson’s fights in the past, said he had to turn off the fight because it was “just sad.”

“This fight tonight was not great for boxing,” Johnson wrote on X.

Others were more critical of Paul choosing to fight an opponent almost 30 years his senior.

Tyson is not the first opponent Paul has faced who is much older than the former Youtuber, having already faced UFC’s Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz well past their fighting peaks.

Former heavyweight Tony Bellew said fans shouldn’t tune into watch Paul until he “fights someone who is fit healthy and not a grandfather” while Olympic gold medal boxer Nicola Adams said Friday’s result would’ve been a different outcome if Tyson was back in his prime.

“Let’s be real a young Mike Tyson would’ve absolutely annihilated Jake Paul tonight,” she wrote on X.

The quality of the Tyson-Paul fight was put into stark focus by its co-main event which proceeded it, as Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano produced a classic bout with Taylor retaining her undisputed world light-welterweight champion status in controversial fashion.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul

‘Trash’

The fight is the latest in a long line of former social media stars converting to professional combat sports. What began as a purely amateur venture has become a lucrative money-making scheme with some of the biggest sporting names involved.

And the build-up to the fight was not too dissimilar to a traditional professional boxing fight. There were verbal barbs exchanged and there was even a slap thrown by Tyson at the weigh-in.

But when the two stepped into the ring, it was evident that there was a disparity in physicality between the fighters, with the 58-year-old Tyson unable to maintain his level against Paul for the entirety of the fight.

“I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit,” Terence Crawford, a world title holder in four different weight classes, wrote on X. “He looked like trash, to train that long and only throw 97 punches the whole fight is crazy. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt out there.”

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

And afterwards, 27-year-old Paul claimed he extended the fight for the spectacle.

“I wanted to give the fans a show but I didn’t want to hurt someone who didn’t need to be hurt,” he said.

For some fans, such an admission only validates their criticism of the whole affair.

As well as the public criticism, the fight was subject to a host of memes on social media from fans trying to watch, with viewers joking about the poor quality of the stream and the overall quality of the fight.

As for the next stage in Paul’s career, he told CNN before Friday’s fight that he’d like to fight Canelo Álvarez in the ring, while afterwards, he threw the gauntlet down to Conor McGregor for a mixed martial arts clash.

On the other hand, Tyson didn’t officially announce his retirement from boxing but expressed his appreciation for the experience.

“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time,” Tyson posted on X on Saturday.

“I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.

“To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”

CNN has reached out to Tyson’s agent for confirmation on his retirement.

The anticipated rematch between Anthony Joshua and IBF world champion Daniel Dubois has been put on hold till 2026.

Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren confirmed the development during an appearance on talkSPORT, stating that Joshua would be “out of the picture” for a while due to mandatory challenger obligations.

“First of all, the fight Daniel had against AJ was his mandatory, so he is allowed a period of time, which means he can fight in February and he’s allowed up until April or May (to make a voluntary defence),” Warren said.

He continued, “And then whoever the mandatory is, that is who it will be (for the fight after). It won’t be AJ because he can’t get himself into a mandatory position because they have called for the next two guys to fight each other (Kabayel and Bakole).”

Joshua, who has earned over $200 million in his career, including $75 million from fights in 2024 alone, is still nursing injuries from his fifth-round knockout loss to Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September.

The British-Nigerian’s promoter Eddie Hearn hinted at a summer return for the 35-year-old, who has one fight remaining on his Riyadh Season contract.

Meanwhile, Dubois, 27, is expected to return to the ring in February before facing the winner of an eliminator bout between Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel in the second half of 2025.

The delay in the rematch means both fighters will likely face different opponents before any potential second encounter, with negotiations between both camps already stalled.

Anthony Joshua’s next bout remains undecided, but promoter Eddie Hearn has hinted at two intriguing options: a rematch with Daniel Dubois or a blockbuster clash with Tyson Fury.

Joshua is currently recovering from injuries sustained in his recent fight against Dubois, which has delayed any plans for a rematch. Despite earlier discussions about an immediate return to the ring in February, Hearn confirmed that Joshua won’t be ready in time for Dubois’ title defense on February 22.

“The only two fights I see for Joshua are against Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury,” Hearn told Ariel Helwani. “He wanted to go in February, but he wouldn’t have been at 100 per cent. He’s still dealing with minor issues from his last fight and needs time to start training camp.”

Joshua’s team is now eyeing a comeback in May or June, with Dubois as a possible opponent. However, a long-anticipated clash with Tyson Fury remains an enticing alternative, especially if Fury wins his December 21 bout against Oleksandr Usyk.

Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua 

“Win or lose for Fury, it’ll be difficult to walk away from that matchup,” Hearn added. “If Fury wins, he could defend his unified championship against AJ. If he loses, it’d still be an iconic final showdown for both fighters. I’d love to see Fury win and stay champion because that’s what AJ wants—a shot at becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion.”

Hearn emphasised that a Fury vs Joshua fight would be a monumental event, eagerly awaited by boxing fans worldwide. Regardless of Fury’s result against Usyk, a matchup between the two British heavyweights would undoubtedly be a high-profile spectacle.

While Joshua’s next opponent remains uncertain, one thing is clear: he is focused on returning stronger and reclaiming his place among the world’s top heavyweights.

Anthony Joshua Pleaded To Face One Heavyweight Next But Fight Has Been Shut Down By His Team

Anthony Joshua is once again on the sidelines of the heavyweight division having taken another loss in his most recent fight.

British former two time world champion Joshua sat at the top of the boxing world for several years during a period of great dominance in which he unified three of the four world titles.

There were set backs along the way including an upset loss to Andy Ruiz Jr which he immediately avenged in a rematch six months later. Despite becoming world champion again, he was soon unable to solve the puzzle of Oleksandr Usyk.

The pair shared 24 rounds in back-to-back fights but Joshua ultimately came out without his belts. Usyk has since gone on to become undisputed king of the banner division with his win over Tyson Fury in May, and Joshua himself also rebuilt with four straight wins before being stopped inside five rounds by Daniel Dubois back in September.

Speaking to Boxing News, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has said Joshua is keen to fight Dubois as soon as possible.

“AJ’s next fight may well be against Daniel Dubois, but it won’t be on February 22nd. We had a very awkward call with AJ’s medical team, 258, Ben Davison, and he wanted to fight on February 22nd but basically he was told there is no way he can start camp and be 100 % for February 22nd physically.”

He then spoke of the injuries which are keeping him out of camp and the new timeline.

Anthony Joshua 

“There is nothing major, two or three issues, a little bit in camp but also the fight. They said he needs to come back in May, June. He didn’t want to do it but we had to overrule him on this.

“We said we can’t afford not to get this right, you get beaten by Daniel Dubois and you have to seriously consider your career. We’ve got one chapter than we need to get 100% spot on. Whenever he comes back he has to be physically and mentally perfect. He wants to rematch Daniel Dubois so bad.”