Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) is all set to make his much-anticipated comeback on Saturday night, March 1, 2025. He is scheduled to defend his WBA lightweight world title against WBA super-featherweight world champion Lamont Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This PBC champion vs champion event will be aired live on Amazon Prime pay-per-view.

Davis vs Roach - A Clash of Titans in the Boxing Ring

History between Davis and Roach

Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach have a notable history as they faced each other twice in the amateurs. Those bouts were highly competitive, with Davis emerging victorious on both occasions. This rivalry will now continue at the pro level, but not all boxing fans are in favor of this matchup.The trash-talking at the press conference added to the excitement for some casual fans. Alongside the Gervonta “Tank” Davis brand name, the geographical aspect also makes this fight marketable to the casuals. Baltimore and Washington D.C., separated by approximately 40 miles, have their own rivalries based on individual city differences and cultural aspects. Since Gervonta Davis is from Baltimore, Maryland, and Lamont Roach was born in Washington D.C., the casual fans are eagerly looking forward to this March 1st clash.

The Perspectives of Different Fan Groups

On one side, we have the casual fans who are completely sold on this matchup. They witnessed the heated exchanges at the press conference and are now eager to see the fight unfold. For them, the Gervonta “Tank” Davis brand and the geographical element combine to make this a must-see event.On the other hand, we have the hardcore fans. These fans are more knowledgeable about the nuances of boxing and always demand the best possible matchups. In the 1980s, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, and Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns were known as ‘The Four Kings’ for their individual success and ring battles. In 2021, Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez, and Devin Haney were tagged as the new version of The Four Kings. Ryan Garcia is the only boxer to have faced multiple rivals, including both Davis and Haney.Undefeated WBC lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson is another high-profile fighter that hardcore fans want Davis to face. While Lamont Roach is a good fighter, most hardcore fans don't consider him the best available option. They expect Davis to dominate the early rounds and then overwhelm his opponent with hard, accurate shots, leading to a stoppage between rounds 6-10.

The Expected Outcome of the Fight

Most hardcore fans anticipate that on March 1st, Roach will start strong in the early rounds. However, as Davis gets a feel for the fight and adjusts his timing, he will take control and press forward. The accumulated punishment will eventually lead to a stoppage in the later rounds.Despite the fact that some hardcore fans are not satisfied with this matchup, they will still watch the Tank vs Roach fight. It is an epic event that is more appealing to the casual fans. However, fans hope that during the course of 2025, Gervonta Davis will give the hardcore fans the high-profile fights they have been waiting for.