Former World Champion Says Gervonta Davis Lost A Lot Of Stock
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 01: Gervonta Davis looks on between rounds against Lamont Roach Jr. ... [+] during their bout for Davis' WBA lightweight title at Barclays Center on March 01, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIs the aura of invincibility that used to surround Gervonta Davis in the ring gone? Some think so following Davis controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Many believe Davis deserved to lose the decision and that referee Steve Willis should have ruled Tank down when he took a knee in the ninth round.Former IBF, WBC and WBO lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr., who has engaged in a war of words with Davis on social media, insists Tank has lost a lot of stock.Kambosos made the comments during an interview on FightHype.Hes just had a draw and lost a lot of stock, Kambosos said as he wiped sweat from his face following a workout for his upcoming fight against Daud Yordan on March 22. "What does he have to do? Rebuild his career."Davis has been the target of mounds of criticism from almost everyone in the boxing community since the fight with Roach. The two men have since said they want a rematch, and the New York State Athletic Commission is reviewing the mishap in the ninth round when the replay system failed, preventing Davis gesture from being reviewed and ruled a knockdown.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 01: Gervonta Davis (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)Getty ImagesHad Davis been ruled down in the ninth round, Roach would have won the fight by majority decision and become a two-division world champion. As it was, Davis remains the champion and keeps his unbeaten record intact.Kambosos and Davis rivalry began on social media and stems from mutual disrespect. Davis seemingly doesnt respect Kambosos as a fighter, and the latter points to Tanks questionable competition throughout his career.During Davis career, he has mostly used his athleticism, patience, and punching power to walk through his competition. On Saturday, Davis ran into an opponent who wasnt intimidated and took Tanks power without major consequence.While youre unlikely to find anyone who has lost all respect for what Davis can do in the ring, there are seemingly some areas where opponents can get the best of the WBA champion.Before Roachs stellar performance, the only other fighter who has gone the distance with Davis is Isaac Pitbull Cruz. Many will be watching Davis next moves to see if he is serious about a quick rematch.If the second fight happens, it will be interesting to see if Roach is more confident but less disciplined. As for Davis, it is unclear if he knows how to fight in a different style.Davis in-ring IQ is highly underrated. Weve seen him download data during the early rounds against other opponents, but he looked as though he never found his rhythm against Roach.After the fight, Roach had no shortage of supporters. Roachs buddy and Davis rival, Shakur Stevenson, praised Roachs performance and even offered to be his next opponent.While that fight makes sense, Id prefer to see Davis rematch Roach. That is the fight fans want to see mostespecially after Roach made us wonder if Davis was truly unbeatable.
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