In a fiery turn of events following one of the most controversial decisions in recent boxing history, Gervonta “Tank” Davis has broken his silence after his shocking defeat to Lamont Roach. With critics flooding social media and analysts questioning his performance, Davis fired back with a powerful message: “Enough talk. I’m still the man to beat.”
The split decision loss, which took place last Saturday in Las Vegas, has divided the boxing world. While the judges awarded the win to Roach, many fans and boxing personalities believe Davis had done enough to secure the victory. The aftermath has been filled with heated debate, highlight replays, and finger-pointing — and now, Davis has added fuel to the fire.
Controversial Scorecards Spark Outrage
The official scorecards read 115-113, 113-115, and 116-112 in favor of Roach, leaving Davis stunned in the ring as the crowd erupted in disbelief. Replays showed Davis landing the more powerful and cleaner punches, while Roach relied heavily on movement and volume. Although Roach’s strategy earned him points with two of the judges, many believe it wasn’t enough to dethrone Davis.
Prominent figures in boxing, including former champions and analysts, took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their outrage.
“This is highway robbery,” said retired champ Andre Ward. “You don’t take a belt from the champ unless you beat the champ. That didn’t happen tonight.”
Davis remained silent for nearly 48 hours after the fight — until this morning.
Davis Responds: “I’m Still That Guy”
In a video posted on his Instagram and shared across platforms, Davis addressed the controversy head-on. Wearing a hoodie and standing in his home gym, he pulled no punches.
“Y’all can say what you want. The judges saw it one way, but the world saw it another. I know I won that fight. The numbers show it. The power shows it. Roach ain’t beat me — he just survived,” Davis said.
He continued: “You want controversy? Fine. Let’s run it back. But let me make one thing clear — I’m not going anywhere. This is just a detour, not a defeat. I’m still that guy.”
The statement has been met with an outpouring of support from fans and fellow fighters alike, many of whom are demanding an immediate rematch.
Roach Celebrates Victory, Responds Calmly
Meanwhile, Lamont Roach has remained composed in victory. In post-fight interviews, he acknowledged the controversy but stood by the outcome.
“Tank is a great fighter. I respect him. But I came in with a game plan, and I executed it,” Roach said. “I knew it wouldn’t be easy. But I earned this. This isn’t about power punches — it’s about smart boxing, and I showed that.”
When asked if he would agree to a rematch, Roach smiled and said, “If the money’s right and the fans want it — let’s do it.”
What’s Next?
The controversy has already sparked calls for an immediate rematch, with promoters reportedly in talks to arrange a second bout by the end of the year. Both fighters appear willing, and the storyline writes itself — unfinished business, wounded pride, and the fight for redemption.
For now, Davis seems more motivated than ever. He ended his video with a short but ominous promise: “Talk all you want. I’m coming back. And when I do, there won’t be any room for debate.”
With emotions running high and fans clamoring for resolution, it’s clear that this rivalry is far from over. Whether you side with Davis or Roach, one thing’s certain — the next time these two meet in the ring, the world will be watching.
