Lamont Roach Jr. has some words of advice for Gervonta Davis if they ever square off in a rematch – skip the hair grease! The lightweight boxing contender recently spoke to TMZ Sports at Fanatics Fest in NYC about the status of his fight with Tank after their controversial first bout.
The initial fight ended in a majority draw, with many fans believing that Roach Jr. deserved the win. Adding to the drama, Davis took a knee in the fourth round after taking a shot from Roach Jr. Although this moment was not ruled a knockdown and no points were deducted, it certainly stirred up some controversy.
Looking ahead to a potential rematch on August 16, Roach Jr. is determined not to relive the bizarre moments from their first encounter. Despite reports of the rematch, Davis has yet to sign the contract. When asked if Tank fears fighting him again, Roach Jr. hinted that there might be some apprehension on Davis’ part.
“I wouldn’t say he’s scared of me as a man, but he’s scared to get embarrassed. He’s scared to get embarrassed. That’s his problem,” Roach Jr. stated.
In addition to discussing his potential rematch with Davis, Roach Jr. also shared his thoughts on the upcoming mega-fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford scheduled for September 13 in Las Vegas.
As the boxing world awaits confirmation of the rematch between Lamont Roach Jr. and Gervonta Davis, fans can expect an intense showdown between these two talented fighters. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated bout.
