The controversy from Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr’s draw in Brooklyn continues to unfold. ‘Tank’ Davis kept ahold of his WBA Lightweight World Title with the scores of 115-113 in his favour and two cards of 114-114. Crucially, however, the champion took a knee in the ninth round which was not called a knockdown by referee Steve Willis.

Copyright © 2025 Bleacher Report, Inc. A Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All Rights Reserved.

An article on the WBA ’s website has attempted to defend Steve Willis following the referee’s decision to not award a knockdown during the controversial draw between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr.

The pair fought out a majority decision draw at the Barclays Center in New York, but many boxing fans believe that Roach should be the new WBA lightweight champion. That is due to a controversial ninth round, where Davis voluntarily took a knee and retreated to his corner, though referee Steve Willis chose not to give him a count.

Lamont Roach Jr. is explaining how the knockdown controversy with Gervonta "Tank" Davis getting overturned would result in a dominant decision win for him.

Davis took a knee before asking his corner to wipe his face, yet no knockdown was ruled as ‘Tank’ went on to draw with Roach

Davis said he’s “pushing” for the rematch after the two fighters battled to a controversial 12-round draw in a bout on Saturday.

The New York Athletic Commission continues to gather more evidence. The controversy surrounding the fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. is far from over, or at least it seems that way. During the day yesterday,

The recent fight between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach Jr., which ended in a majority draw, has sparked significant controversy, with the decision now formally challenged by Roach Jr.’s team.