Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr.: Everything You Need to Know

The wait is over. After months of uncertainty, Gervonta “Tank” Davis is finally stepping back into the ring. The knockout artist, one of boxing’s most electrifying stars, will defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1, 2025, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
This fight was originally set for December 2024 but got postponed, leaving fans frustrated and eager for a new date. Now, it’s officially happening. Davis, undefeated and widely considered one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport, faces Roach, a rising star moving up in weight with hopes of pulling off the upset.
It’s power versus precision. A proven champion against a hungry challenger. And with both fighters coming off impressive wins, the stakes are sky-high.

At this point, it’s not just that Gervonta Davis wins—it’s how he wins. His last fight in June 2024 ended the way most of his fights do: with a knockout. Frank Martin never stood a chance. Before that, Davis stopped Ryan Garcia in 2023, a fight that put him even deeper into the mainstream spotlight.
Speed. Power. Accuracy. Davis brings it all. He’s the type of fighter who can change a fight with a single punch, and against a smaller opponent like Roach moving up in weight, that power becomes even more of a factor.

But Davis isn’t just a knockout artist. His ring IQ often gets overlooked. He sets traps, baits opponents into mistakes, and capitalizes the second they slip. Roach will have to fight a near-perfect fight to avoid the same fate as so many others.

Lamont Roach isn’t walking into this fight to be a stepping stone. The WBA super featherweight champion has been quietly building his resume, and his last fight—a TKO win over Feargal McCrory in June 2024—showed just how dangerous he can be.
Before that, he outpointed Hector Luis Garcia in 2023, a victory that earned him the belt. Roach is a sharp, technical fighter with a disciplined approach. He doesn’t waste punches. He sticks to his game plan. And he has a knack for frustrating opponents who underestimate him.
Moving up to lightweight is a big jump, though, and he’s facing a fighter who has spent years imposing his will in this division. Roach will need to rely on his speed, movement, and defensive skills to avoid getting caught in a firefight with Davis.
The fight will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with the prelims kicking off at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET, and the highly anticipated ring walks expected around 11 p.m. ET. For fans in the United Kingdom, the prelims will begin at 12 a.m. BST on March 2, with the main card starting at 2 a.m. BST and the main event ring walks projected for around 5 a.m. BST. Viewers in the U.S. can catch all the action live on Amazon Prime Video and PPV.com.
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This fight is more than just another title defense for Davis. It’s a chance to remind everyone why he’s one of the most feared fighters in boxing. For Roach, it’s an opportunity to shock the world and claim a second world title in a new division.
Davis has the experience, the power, and the ability to end this fight early. Roach has the skill and patience to make things interesting.Will it be another highlight-reel finish for Davis, or can Roach pull off the unthinkable?We’ll find out on March 1.