Frank Martin Predicts VIOLENT KO For Tank vs Roach 2: “This One’s Getting Stopped EARLY!”

As the clock ticks toward the highly anticipated rematch between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Lamont Roach Jr., scheduled for August 16, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, tension is mounting. At 11:30 AM +07 on Monday, June 23, 2025, a bold prediction from fellow lightweight contender Frank Martin has set the boxing world ablaze, forecasting a violent knockout that will end the fight early.

Martin, who holds an impressive 19-0 record with 12 knockouts, shared his insights during a recent interview on ESPN’s First Take. Known for his own devastating power, Martin didn’t hold back when assessing the matchup. “This one’s getting stopped early,” he declared. “Tank’s too sharp, too hungry after that draw. Roach is tough, but he’s walking into a violent KO. I’d be surprised if it goes past four rounds.” His prediction has sparked widespread debate, with fans and analysts weighing in on X, where one user posted, “Frank knows the game—Tank’s finishing this quick!”

The backstory adds fuel to the fire. The first fight on March 1, 2025, at Barclays Center ended in a controversial majority draw, with Davis taking a knee in the ninth round due to an alleged eye injury from hair grease, a moment that fueled outrage among Roach’s supporters. Since then, Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) has been vocal about redemption, while Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) has trained relentlessly, vowing to prove his worth as the WBA super featherweight champion.

Martin’s confidence in Davis stems from the latter’s recent training footage, showing crisp combinations and renewed focus. “Tank’s got that killer instinct back,” Martin noted. “Roach’s got heart, but Tank’s on another level right now.” The prediction aligns with Davis’s history of early stoppages, including his 2023 knockout of Ryan Garcia, contrasting with Roach’s durability shown in their first encounter.

Roach’s camp dismissed the forecast, with his trainer replying, “Frank can talk, but Lamont’s ready. This won’t be a repeat of last time.” As the August date nears, the boxing community is on edge, eager to see if Martin’s vision of a violent, early finish will come to pass or if Roach can defy the odds once more. One thing is certain: the rematch will be a defining moment in the lightweight division.