LEAKED VIDEO of Gervonta Davis ARGUING with trainer Calvin Ford during fight with Lamont Roach

A shocking leak has surfaced in the boxing world, revealing a heated mid-fight argument between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and his longtime trainer, Calvin Ford, during his controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 2-minute, 45-second video, obtained by *The Ring* and shared on X late Tuesday night, captures Davis and Ford clashing over strategy and the ninth-round knee incident that has dominated headlines, raising questions about Davis’ approach, Ford’s leadership and the integrity of the fight. The leak, tagged #DavisFordLeak, has gone viral, racking up more than 4 million views and sparking a firestorm of speculation.

The video, which was apparently accidentally recorded by a ringside camera and later leaked to an anonymous X account, begins in the eighth round, with Davis, 30, breathing heavily and looking frustrated in his corner. “Cal, I can’t see, man, this grease is ruining me!” Davis yells, referencing the grease in his braids that he later cited as burning in his eyes. Ford, 59, firmly responds: “Focus, Tank! You’re letting Roach get in your head, stick to the jab, don’t freak out!” But tensions mount as Davis retorts: “I’m trying, but you’re not saying the right thing! I need to take a break, I’m blind out here!”

In the ninth round, the argument reaches a fever pitch. Davis drops to his knees, claiming an eye injury. Ford can be seen gesturing frantically in a corner and yelling, “Get up, Tank! Don’t give him this round, keep going!” Davis fights back, visibly shaken: “Man, I can’t see! You want me knocked out? I’m doing what I have to do!” Ford’s voice grows louder: “You’re throwing the fight away. Roach is winning if you don’t move! The ref is watching, don’t play around!” The video ends abruptly as the bell rings, offering a rare visual glimpse of the discord between Davis and Ford, who have been inseparable since Davis’ amateur days.

The leak has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, with X-fans divided over its implications. #DavisFordLeak is trending alongside #RoachRobbed, with some suggesting Davis’ eye injury was exaggerated to prevent Roach’s push, while others defend his decision as a tactical move. “This video proves Tank was panicking – Ford is right, he lost the fight,” tweeted @BoxingTruth2025, while @TankNation2023 responded: “Tank is human and Ford is pushing too hard. The grease was real – look at the man!”

Ford, reached by ESPN on Wednesday morning for comment, denied any rift, saying: “Tank and I have a stronger bond than this video suggests. He was frustrated, I was pushing him, it’s what we do. The fat was real and we handled it the best we could.” Davis, however, has remained silent, focused on training for a potential rematch with Roach, but his team issued a statement through Mayweather Promotions: “This leak is a violation of privacy and context. Tank’s vision was compromised and Calvin was guiding him through a difficult time. We stand together.”

The timing of the video’s release is particularly explosive as the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) reviews referee Steve Willis’ controversial decision not to call the ninth round, which preserved Davis’ draw (115-113, 114-114, 114-114) and title retention. Many, including Roach’s team, argue that Willis should have ruled Davis’ knee a knockdown — a decision that could have given Roach, now 25-1-2, a split decision win and the WBA lightweight title. CompuBox stats show that Roach outpointed Davis 112-103, adding fuel to the fire.

Roach’s trainer, Calvin Ford (who coincidentally shares the same name as Davis’ trainer), seized on the leak, telling *The Ring*: “This video shows Tank was losing control. Ford knew it and so did the ref. They protected him, not me. Lamont deserved that win and this proves it.” Roach himself posted on X: “I watched the video. Tank’s own trainer knew he was losing control. Time for a rematch to settle things. #RoachJustice.”

Analysts like Timothy Bradley at *SportsCenter* called the leak “a turning point” and said: “This video exposes the pressure Davis was under and Ford’s frustration. If the NYSAC sees this, it could influence their review – Willis’ decision now looks even worse.” Others, including Deontay Wilder, tweeted: “Davis and Ford arguing mid-fight? That’s weird – shows how close Roach came to ending Tank’s reign.”

The WBA, which oversees the lightweight title, has not commented on the leak but reiterated its defense of Willis’ decision, saying: “We see no evidence of favoritism; Willis acted to ensure the fighter’s safety.” However, WBA president Gilberto Mendoza’s call for a rematch is at odds with the organization’s stance, deepening the controversy.

As the NYSAC investigation continues, with no timeline set, the leaked video has given the Davis-Roach saga a boost, raising questions about Davis’ approach, Ford’s leadership and the integrity of the fight. The X-rated posts keep coming, with #DavisFordLeak reaching over 6 million interactions. This shocking revelation could force a rematch or even the vacating of the title, leaving the lightweight division in suspense.

Stay tuned for updates on X at #DavisFordLeak, as this explosive leak could redefine the outcome of one of the most contentious fights of 2025.