Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. were initially set to face off on December 14 at the Toyota Center in Houston. This highly anticipated fight, which was first announced on October 6, will now take place in March instead. Multiple sources with knowledge of PBC's plans for the WBA lightweight champion Davis have informed BoxingScene that the matchup has been rescheduled. The bout will be a PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view event, with the location and venue to be revealed at a later time.Why the Toyota Center is Out of the Picture
The Toyota Center in Houston is not available for March 1 as the Houston Rockets have a game against the Sacramento Kings on that night. This scheduling conflict has led to the search for a new venue. According to one source, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn is a likely destination for the fight. Davis previously knocked out Rolando Romero at this venue in 2022. Davis' promoter, Leonard Ellerbe, has assured BoxingScene that "Tank" will announce the fight's location "very soon." He stated, "Stay tuned. Lamont Roach is still the opponent. It's all about timing. It's Tank over everybody. None of these guys can fuck with Tank – not one of them. I'm excited to see him get these names out of the way because it's going to happen. I don't want to say anybody's name, but it's just a matter of time. Line them up, and Tank is going to knock each of them down, whomever that might be."Davis' Recent Success and Draw
In recent years, Gervonta Davis has been a major main event draw and a box office success across several major markets in the United States. These markets include Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Atlanta, San Antonio, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. The Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., where Davis broke the all-time gate record in 2023 against Hector Luis Garcia with ticket revenue reaching $5.185 million and a sellout crowd of 19,731 paid attendees, is also not in consideration for March 1. There is a college basketball game and an NHL game being held at the venue on the same day. However, the arena would have been a viable option otherwise, especially considering Davis' Baltimore roots and Roach's Washington D.C. birth and Maryland residence.Roach's Recent Victory and Title Win
Lamont Roach Jr., who is 25-1-1 (10 KOs), had a significant victory in June. He dropped Feargal McCrory three times and scored an eight-round TKO win to capture the WBA 130-pound title. The WBA granted Roach special permission to move up in weight and face Davis for the lightweight title. This matchup has generated a lot of excitement among boxing fans as both fighters bring their skills and records to the table.Looking Ahead for Davis and Roach
Davis, currently 30-0 (28 KOs), last fought in June and knocked out Frank Martin in the eighth round. It was his first fight since April 2023 when he defeated Ryan Garcia in seven rounds. Davis was initially set to face IBF lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko on November 2, but the Ukrainian backed out of negotiations earlier this year. Tank's team then turned their attention to Roach. With the fight now set for March, fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown between these two talented boxers. Each fighter has their own strengths and challenges, and the outcome of this match is sure to be a thrilling one. Davis' ability to knockout opponents and Roach's determination will make for an exciting battle in the ring.
