The New York State Athletic Commission has finally broken its silence—Gervonta Davis will keep his undefeated 30-0 record. On Friday, NYSAC admitted that while referee Steve Willis made the wrong call, it wouldn’t change the scorecards. As a result, the March 1st fight remains officially ruled as a draw, just as judges Glenn Feldman (114-114), Steve Weisfeld (114-114), and Eric Marlinski (115-113) had it. Ultimately, Lamont Roach Jr. is far from thrilled—and who could blame him?
After the controversial decision that left Roach Jr. without the win, he is ready to set the record straight. And now, it’s payback time. A rematch is what he wants, and let’s be honest—it’s what the boxing world wants too. However, to make matters worse for Roach Jr., a certain Davis supporter added fuel to the fire.
Earlier today, Lorenzo Simpson tagged a user on X and said, “@shotbybrandoe wanna bet on the rematch.” The post immediately grabbed Roach’s attention, igniting a heated back-and-forth. Backing Gervonta Davis, Simpson claimed, “Ain’t nobody ever whip me …. You just did better than expected that’s all but just take it all on cause soon it will be time,” he wrote. Suggesting Davis wouldn’t just win—he’d put Roach to sleep. Adding to the bold comment, he dismissed Roach’s performance in their last fight as luck.
Now, Roach Jr. isn’t one to sit back and take jabs. He’s confident he deserved that win, so confident that he raised the stakes. Roach Jr. clapped back and said on X , “Yea 250k just like I bet your role model… if you can show it to me we good money lil nigga.”
But it’s not just this. After the Saturday fight night, Roach Jr. made it clear that a rematch was the only thing on his mind. After getting beaten twice by Davis in their amateur days, the 25-1 fighter has his mind set on one thing—a win. With an 8th-round TKO victory over Feargal McCrory last year, Roach is more than confident in his in-ring skills and power.
Yea 250k just like I bet your role model… if you can show it to me we good money lil nigga https://t.co/Kxrj0EKivW
— Lamont Roach Jr (@OneOf1x) March 8, 2025
Some fans believe that stepping into the ring with a star like Gervonta Davis has boosted Roach Jr.’s confidence. However, he sees it differently. He’s sure he had the right strategy, and knows exactly what worked. Now, with his eyes set on a second showdown, he’s ready to prove that lightning can strike twice. The only question is, will Gervonta Davis give him the chance?
Gervonta Davis teases rematch—but with an unexpected twist
In the immediate aftermath of Saturday night’s fight, Gervonta Davis hesitated when asked about a potential rematch with Lamont Roach Jr. While he admitted that a rematch interested him, he hinted that it might not be his immediate next move. Adding to the speculation, reports suggest Davis is eyeing an unexpected opponent—YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. If this bizarre matchup materializes, it will be nothing short of a spectacle: the heavyweight Jake Paul squaring off against the WBA Lightweight Champion, Gervonta Davis.
And say no more. I’m pushing for the rematch.
— Gervonta Davis (@Gervontaa) March 3, 2025
With critics questioning Gervonta Davis’ victory after the controversial March 1st fight in Brooklyn, the Baltimore native couldn’t stay silent any longer. A few days ago, he took to X and declared, “And say no more. I’m pushing for the rematch.” But when? The 30-year-old also had an answer for that. “The rematch can be soon too.. like end of May,” he revealed.
So with that said, do you agree with Lorenzo Simpson? Or do you think Lamont Roach Jr., fueled by the frustration of NYSAC’s rejection, will put on an even more dominant performance? Do share your thoughts with us below.
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