9 MINS AGO!! Gervonta TAKE OFF Shirt & CONFRONTS Lamont At Backstage Of New Press Conference
The boxing world is on edge after a shocking backstage confrontation just 9 minutes ago, where Gervonta “Tank” Davis ripped off his shirt and squared up to Lamont Roach following a fiery new press conference. The explosive incident, captured on video and already spreading like wildfire, has sent shockwaves through the sport as the March 1 showdown looms larger than ever.
A Shirtless Showdown Unleashed
At 03:42 PM +07 today, moments after a press conference in Las Vegas to hype their upcoming bout, Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) stormed backstage, tore off his black hoodie, and confronted Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) with a barrage of heated words. Eyewitnesses report Davis shouting, “You wanna talk trash? Let’s settle it now!” as he flexed his physique, daring Roach to respond. Roach, maintaining his composure, fired back, “Bring it, Tank—I’m ready for March!” The tension escalated until security intervened, separating the two as cameras rolled.
The confrontation stems from a heated exchange during the conference, where Davis accused Roach of dodging a face-off, while Roach taunted Davis about his recent training camp leaks. The shirtless outburst has fans buzzing, with some calling it a psychological ploy ahead of their WBA lightweight title fight.
Build-Up to the Chaos
The latest presser was meant to finalize details for the March 1 clash at Barclays Center, but it quickly turned personal. Davis, the undefeated three-division champion, has been vocal about proving his dominance, while Roach, the WBA super featherweight champ moving up a weight class, has leaned into his underdog status. Posts found on X suggest fans anticipated fireworks, but no one expected this level of intensity backstage.
Video footage shows Davis pacing angrily before the shirt removal, with Roach’s team egging him on. The incident marks a sharp escalation from their previous press conferences in December 2024 and February 2025, where verbal jabs dominated but physicality was avoided.
Reactions Pour In
The boxing community is reeling. Fans on social media are split, with some hailing Davis’s boldness—“Tank’s bringing that heat!”—while others back Roach’s cool-headedness—“Lamont’s got the upper hand now.” Promoters are tight-lipped, but whispers suggest the incident could boost pay-per-view sales. Rival fighters, including Ryan Garcia, chimed in online, teasing, “This is gonna be a war!”
Officials from Premier Boxing Champions are reviewing the footage, with no immediate statement on potential fines or sanctions, though the drama has undeniably heightened anticipation for the fight.
What’s Next?
With less than nine months until the bell rings, this backstage brawl could redefine the narrative. Will it push Davis to an early knockout, or give Roach the edge with his calm resolve? One thing is certain: the road to March 1 just got a lot more explosive.
What do you think? Will this confrontation fire up Davis or Roach more? Drop your predictions below!
