Boxing fans concerned about the status of Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr.’s highly anticipated bout can breathe a sigh of relief.
The fighters, slated to face off on March 1 at New York’s Barclays Center, recently exchanged heated words on social media, confirming their rivalry is alive and well.
Gervonta Davis responds to Lamont Roach Jr.’s taunts
Speculation about the fight’s fate began when Davis, nicknamed “Tank,” shocked fans by posting a blunt message on his Instagram story: “The fight is f***ing cancelled.”
The comment quickly fueled rumors of a potential cancellation.
However, Davis soon returned to training and shared photos from the gym, sporting a fresh ponytail hairstyle that seemed to symbolize his renewed focus.
The tension escalated when Lamont Roach Jr. took to social media, posting a message that read, “I’m omw (on my way) to the gym, man. Ya be cool like how ya be cool,” paired with a crying emoji.
Davis responded sharply, warning Roach, “Laugh now… Ya son gonna be crying later.”
Roach appeared unfazed by the taunt, replying, “Ya man back at it again lol stay focused, champ. I’m working!”
Despite the playful tone, both fighters made it clear that their eyes are firmly set on the March showdown.
Davis later addressed his rare foray into public feuds, admitting on X, “I’m a lowkey type of guy… this being in public eye be killing me fam.”
The undefeated 30-0 champion added, “I’m not chasing no image at all nor a female I be gucci away from this s**t.”
Fans have come to expect unpredictability from Davis, who previously hinted at retiring by the end of 2025, calling boxing “trash.”
Yet, his focus on the upcoming fight seems unwavering.
For Roach, a rising star who claimed the super featherweight title in 2023, the bout is a major step up in competition.
Whether he can withstand Davis’s power or take the fight the distance remains to be seen, but their social media sparring has already set the stage for an electrifying encounter.
With tensions rising, fans eagerly await the moment when words give way to punches in the ring.