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WBA light-weight champion Gervonta Davis will meet with Lamont Roach subsequent Tuesday, December third, for his or her kickoff press convention to debate their major occasion struggle on March 1st on the Barclays Heart in Brooklyn, New York. The 2 fighters will battle on PBC on Prime Video PPV.
Tank (30-0, 28 KOs) and Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs_ had been initially scheduled to struggle on December 14th on the Toyota Heart in Houston, Texas, however due to issues with the venue, it was rescheduled for March 1st.
The pay-per-view worth hasn’t been revealed, however it’s more likely to be the identical because the $75 for Gervonta’s final title protection towards Frank Martin on June fifteenth.
That’s a steep worth if the undercard isn’t loaded with huge names. Followers who see the good playing cards crammed with huge names for the Riyadh Season occasions could also be shocked on the sticker worth of Tank’s struggle towards Roach. With this struggle perceived by followers as a cherry-pick, they might count on the PPV worth to be dramatically lowered.
Why Roach Was Chosen
Low-risk possibility: Selecting Roach offers Gervonta with an opponent who has no probability of beating him, and he continues to usher in cash safely.
Regional curiosity: Tank is from Baltimore, and Roach is from close by Washington, DC.
Keep busy; followers in that space are acquainted with Roach and received’t thoughts that Davis is combating him moderately than one of many gifted contenders within the light-weight division.
Showcase alternative: This struggle provides Gervonta an opportunity to look nice towards a light-weight puncher, who will put up a struggle earlier than getting knocked out. It’s a a lot safer alternative than if Tank fought a contender like Raymond Muratalla, Edwin De Los Santos, or William Zepeda.
Tank Davis is known as an instance of a profession underachiever. There are lots of of them in boxing, however you not often see one holding a world title. He’s chosen to not take dangerous fights that might additional his legacy and make him extra money.
The arrogance simply isn’t there with Davis. Outwardly, he could put up an excellent pal, posing bravely, however his actions present that he’s afraid. Turning off his X just lately after being deluged by followers and urgent him to struggle Keyshawn Davis proves he doesn’t imagine in himself.
It’s troublesome to know whether or not that’s an indication of a scarcity of self-confidence from Tank or his administration. It goes again to Davis himself. If he had ambition, he may have pressured his promoters to match him towards higher opposition by now, and he’d be a much bigger star and much richer.
Tank’s Greatest wins:
Ryan GarciaJose PedrazaRolly RomeroIsaac CruzHector GarciaFrank Martin
That’s one sorry record of fighters, isn’t it? Simply have a look at that motley crew of fighters; that tells you all it’s worthwhile to learn about Tank Davis’ ambition. He doesn’t imagine in himself.
Followers would have most well-liked to struggle over and completed with on December 14th moderately than kicking the can down the highway into March 1st. Even with the extra three months that the promoters for the Tank vs. Roach occasion should market the struggle, it’s nonetheless not one that’s going to draw a whole lot of curiosity, or PPV buys.
Tank’s promoters should start matching him towards higher opposition as a result of their behavior of selecting weak opposition for him is hurting his recognition. He’s loosely referred to as the ‘Face of Boxing,’ however nobody believes that. In addition to Grevonta’s match towards Ryan Garcia in 2023, his fights have been on the low finish of PPV buys. It shouldn’t be that method, however that displays the low-level opposition that Davis has been combating.
