Gervonta Davis to Defend Title on March 1, 2025

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis will defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach on March 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, following a postponement from its original December 14 date in Houston. Davis, who remains undefeated with a 30-0 record, is set to face Roach, the WBA junior lightweight champion, who has received special permission to move up in weight. This will be Davis's first fight since securing an eighth-round knockout against Frank Martin in June 2024. Despite the delay, the bout is highly anticipated, with Davis's powerful performance history making him the favorite. Roach, with a 25-1-1 record, aims to become a two-division champion but enters as an underdog. The fight promises to be an exciting clash with Davis expected to leverage his experience and power.