02/24/2025
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Lamont Roach Jr. is right where he’s supposed to be. Just ask him. On March 1, Roach steps into the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, for the biggest fight of his life against Gervonta “Tank” Davis. The PBC PPV on Prime Video event has already set a new boxing gate record at the venue. It’s the big time, and Roach is ready.
“I feel great and I can’t wait,” Roach said. “Moving up to 135 pounds makes everything super comfortable. There’s no stress on the weight cut, and I won’t feel drained at all.”
Despite being an overwhelming underdog, Roach carries the confidence of a man who has earned his shot the hard way. This is not a paycheck fight for him. This is a fight to win.
“This is just who I am. I’m not coming in there with a ‘b-side’ mentality. That’s a lot of people’s first mistake against ‘Tank’ especially. They’ve already fallen short before the fight ever starts.”
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“I don’t care about being the underdog or being the favorite. Either way, I’m gonna win.”
Roach has been grinding for this moment since his early amateur days, where he and Davis first crossed paths. A decorated amateur with 11 national titles, Roach twice fought Davis, though he believes at least one of those fights was unfairly scored in his opponent’s favor.
“I’ve gotten better in every aspect since the amateurs,” Roach said. “I was one of the best boxers in the country as an amateur, and I’m much better now.”
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The Maryland native turned professional in 2014, building his career step by step with the same team that guided him as an amateur. He rose through the super featherweight ranks, earning a world title shot against Jamel Herring in 2019. Though he came up short, Roach learned from the experience and rebounded, eventually claiming the WBA super featherweight title with a dominant win over Hector Luis Garcia in November 2023.
Now, he steps up to lightweight for a shot at one of boxing’s biggest stars.
Davis, the unbeaten knockout artist from Baltimore, is known for his devastating power and late-fight explosiveness. But Roach believes his deep understanding of Davis’s tendencies will serve him well.
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“There’s a lot of stuff that I know based off our familiarity with ‘Tank’ that we can use, and that I will use, to my advantage,” Roach said. “The IQ and the skillset that I have, compared to everyone else that he’s fought, it’s just levels above. The tenacity that I’m gonna combine with it is definitely something he’s not used to. I’m bringing the total package.”
Roach points to his resume as proof that he’s prepared for this challenge. He’s fought world-class opponents, overcome setbacks, and continued to improve. He doesn’t just believe he can win—he expects to.
“The hard work I’ve put in shows that I deserve a fight like this,” he said. “I’ve worked to become one of the best fighters in the world, if not the best fighter in my weight class. And now I have the chance to prove myself against a pound-for-pound talent.”
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This fight isn’t just about belts and rankings for Roach—it’s personal. Representing Washington, D.C., Roach carries the fighting spirit of his city with him. He knows his supporters will be in the building, and he intends to give them a reason to celebrate.
“I’ve got D.C. in here. They know what’s up, and they know what’s up with me,” Roach said. “His team knows my work, up close and personal. We got a lot for him, and come March 1, we’re gonna kick some ass.”
Roach’s belief in himself is unshakable. He’s not intimidated by Davis’s power, his knockout streak, or the hype surrounding him. To Roach, this is simply another fight—a fight he intends to win.
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“I can do whatever I want. He’s not doing anything to me. He’s got nothing for me. It’s just me and him. He can’t be worried about these other people.”
As fight night approaches, Roach is locked in. He’s spent his career proving doubters wrong, and he’s prepared to do it again under the bright lights of Barclays Center.
“This is a hell of an opportunity, and we’re gonna conquer it,” Roach said. “Everyone knows what I’m coming to do. And if you don’t, you’ll be surprised. I’m gonna show you what happens when two dogs go in the ring together.”
No excuses, no regrets. Win, lose or draw, Lamont Roach Jr. is coming to fight. And he’s coming to win.
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