12 minutes ago! Gervonta threatens Lamont in Backstage for rematch at the new press conference: “I’m going to end this time!”
The boxing world caught only 12 minutes ago when Gervonta “Tank” Davis issued a chilling threat to Lamont Roach Jr. in a burning press conference in Las Vegas, increasing tensions ahead of his long -awaited rematch! Davis, visibly heated, faced Roach after the event, promising to “finish it” in his next fight, revive the drama of his controversial drawing of March and leaving fans and the media!
The confrontation behind the stage
The incident developed moments after a press conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where Davis (30-0-1, 28 kos) and Roach (25-1-2, 10 kos) announced updates on their rematch, originally scheduled for June 21, but recently delayed at the end of summer or early fall due to Davis requesting more preparation time. When the combatants left the stage, Davis, known for his burning temperament, cornered to Roach in the backstage, pointing aggressively and shouting: “I will end this time, Lamont! You had luck in March, do not succeed again!” Roach, keeping his composure, smiled and replied: “Keep talking, tank. I will see you in the ring.”
Witnesses reported a tense confrontation, and security intervened to separate both before the situation intensifies even more. The confrontation, captured by a spectator’s phone, has already gone viral on social networks, sending shock waves through the boxing community.
The controversial first fight
Bad blood comes from its clash on March 1 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which ended in a majority draw (115-113 for Davis, with two 114-114 cards). Many, including Roach, believed that he deserved victory, especially after a controversial moment in Ronda 9 when Davis knelt after a pounding, relieved due to the fat for the hair in his eyes, but the referee did not rule a fall. Roach’s team presented a protest to the Athletic Commission of the State of New York, although the result was not revoked. The raffle marked the first stain in Davis’s record, feeding its determination for a rematch.
Roach, the super pen weight champion that moved to challenge the lightweight title of the Davis Amb, has expressed his belief that he was stolen. At today’s press conference, he made fun of Davis, saying: “I showed the world that I can hang out with you. Next time, I am taking that belt forever.” Davis, visibly irritated, shot on stage: “You talk too much, Lamont. I’m going to shut you up forever!”
Fans and fighters react
The threat behind the stage has caused a frenzy online. In X, fans are buzzing: “Tank comes for blood this time, it’s better to be ready!” One user published, while another wrote: “Roach got under his skin, can’t wait for this rematch!” Former champion Andre Ward commented on ESPN: “Davis is a different beast when it is angry. This rematch will be explosive.”
Roach’s coach and father, Lamont Roach Mr., who has Parkinson, responded to the threat, saying: “We are not intimidated. Tank can talk everything you want: we will talk in the ring.” The exchange has added a personal advantage to the rivalry, especially after Davis previously mocked the condition of Roach Mr. During his first press tour, a movement that Roach called “without class.”
What follows?
The revenge, initially scheduled for June 21 at the T-Mobile Arena, was postponed after Davis requested more time to prepare, with a new date expected at the end of the summer or early fall. Despite the delay, both combatants are contractually obliged to face again, and today’s incident has only increased bets. Davis, who seeks to erase the draw for his record, is under pressure to deliver a decisive victory, while Roach aims to demonstrate that his first performance was no accident and claim the light title.
With the emotions that work and the observation of the world of boxing, this rematch promises to be one of the most intense clashes of 2025. Will Davis fulfill his threat, or Roach will achieve the discomfort of the year?
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