Gervonta Davis will defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jr in March. The fight is set to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
‘Tank’ Davis remains undefeated in his professional career. He will face Roach, who currently holds the WBA super-featherweight title and will step up to 135lbs for this clash.
During recent press conferences, Davis made a surprising announcement. He claimed that he will retire at the end of 2025, leaving fans eager to witness the biggest fights possible before then. This includes potential unification bouts in the lightweight division.
Davis has also hinted at future plans. In a video captured by Fighthype, he stated:
"I’ve got somebody I want to call out after this fight."
However, Davis has ruled out one opponent: Vasyl Lomachenko. The Ukrainian fighter captured the vacant IBF lightweight belt in May, bouncing back from his October 2020 loss to Teofimo Lopez.
Davis and Lomachenko had previously been in negotiations for a bout. Those discussions fell through when Lomachenko bowed out, citing a lack of motivation.
Another potential opponent for Davis is Shakur Stevenson, the current WBC lightweight champion. But Davis seems uninterested in that matchup for the time being.
With Davis claiming he has only a few fights left before his potential retirement in 2025, fans are eager to see who he will face next. The lightweight division offers several exciting possibilities for high-profile matchups.
For now, all eyes are on the upcoming March title defense against Roach. The fight will offer fans a chance to see if Davis can maintain his undefeated record and continue his dominance in the lightweight division.
