“It’s a great robbery!” Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson make shocking statements after Davis was almost knocked out by Lamont Roach.

The world of boxing staggers before a wave of indignation and disbelief after the controversial majority draw of Gervonta “Tank” Davis against Lamont Roach Jr. at Barclays Center on Saturday night. Two of the biggest boxing stars, Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson issued harsh statements that have fueled the controversy. Citing Davis’s almost knockout in the ninth assault – where he knelt, but controversially he did not declare himself as a fall – both boxers described the decision of “a great robbery”, which unleashed an explosion in social networks and demands of justice in the lightweight division.

The fight for the light weight title of the AMB to 12 assaults, broadcast live by Showtime PPV, saw Davis (30-0-1, 28 kos) retain his belt with a score of 115-113, 114-114, 114-114, but the result has been received with a generalized conviction. Roach (25-1-2, 10 kos), the superploum weight champion of the AMB that ascends to compete for the lightweight crown, dominated a large part of the fight with precise soaps, blows to the body and a relentless pressure, surpassing Davis with 112 of 400 strokes against 103 of 279 of Davis, according to compax statistics. The turning point came in the ninth assault, when Roach connected a brutal uppercut, forcing Davis to kneel and claim that the fat of his braids was affecting his vision. The referee Steve Willis ruled that it was a slip and not a demolition, a decision that has become the epicenter of the uproar.

At the press conference after the fight, Terence Crawford, the undefeated three-division world champion with a 41-0 record (32 kos), did not walk with Rodeos. “This is a great robbery, simply and plain,” Crawford told * The Ring * with the voice full of frustration. “Tank knelt, and everyone saw it: he was hurt, and Lamont surpassed him in boxing all night. Those judges and that referee gave a gift to Gervonta. Roach deserved that victory, and this decision stained the integrity of boxing.” Crawford, a frequent critic of controversial decisions, suggested that the raffle was influenced by Davis’s stellar power and his participation in the PPV, adding: “If it were any other person, they would call it by name: a farce.”

Shakur Stevenson, former shield of lightweight with a 22-0 record (10 kos) and a staunch rival of Davis, echoed Crawford’s feelings in X, publishing: “It is a great robbery! Lamont Roach gave a lesson to Tank, and that knee in the ninth assault should have been a 10-8. Davis rescued him; Sometimes it’s a joke. ” Stevenson’s tweet, which obtained more than 1.5 million “likes” and 800,000 retweets in a matter of hours, has promoted the hashtag #roachrobbed, now worldwide trend with more than 3 million mentions. In a subsequent interview with *ESPN *, Stevenson explained: “Davis was about to be eliminated in that assault. Roach had it dominated: speed, technique, heart. This raffle stinks, and is a slap for Lamont.”

The controversy of the ninth assault has become the focus of negative reactions. Video repetitions, widely shared in X, show Davis kneeling after Roach’s uppercut, with pain contorted by pain while Willis dismissed the moment, which allowed him to retire to his corner for cleaning. Fans and analysts argue that the referee’s decision cost Roach a critical assault of 10-8, which could tip the fight in his favor. “It’s more than clear: Davis was shot down and Willis ignored it,” he tweeted @boxingfanatic2025, a feeling shared by thousands of people. Others strongly criticized Davis, with publications such as: “Tank is lucky enough not to have been knocked out; Roach exposed it tonight” and “That’s why boxing is losing credibility.”

Roach, visibly frustrated but challenging at the press conference after the fight, said: «I felt I won this fight. I hurt him in the ninth assault and they all saw it. It was not a slip, it was a fall, and I should have won by decision. I am not leaving here satisfied with a draw; I want the revenge ». Davis, on the other hand, defended his performance and declared journalists: «Lamont fought hard, but I did enough to keep my title. The fat in my eye discouraged me, but I will return stronger. Let’s recover it ».

Crawford and Stevenson’s reactions have taken more firewood, turning the controversy into one of the most divisive moments in the recent boxing history. Crawford, who has been linked to a possible megaple with Davis, suggested that the tie protects Davis’s marketing, saying: “They are maintaining the 0 intact tank for PPV figures, but it is a harm for Roach and the fans.” Stevenson, known for his own controversial draw against Oscar Valdez in 2022, took the opportunity to directly criticize Davis, publishing: “You had luck, Tank. Next time, it will be the one who is in the ring, and there will be no judges to save you.”

In X, the boxing community is divided, but is expressed openly, with #roachrobbed as a trend along with #Davisdraw. Roach fans praised their performance, and a user wrote: “Lamont surpassed tank and Shakur in work and intelligence are right, this is a robbery.” However, Davis’s supporters defended the champion, arguing: “Tank is still the king; Roach did not do enough to snatch the title.” The debate has involved other boxers, such as Deontay Wilder, who tweeted: “Roach hurt Davis, no doubt. That ninth assault was a farce; boxing needs better referees.”

The tie has significant implications for the lightweight division. Davis, technically undefeated but with a draw in his history, faces greater scrutiny about his performance after a mediocre performance, while Roach is consolidated as the least favorite rival that almost overthrew a superstar. Both fighters have asked for a rematch, and it is reported that PBC is in conversations to schedule a second fight in the late 2025, possibly in Las Vegas or Saudi Arabia. The result could also affect Davis’s fighting rumors with Shakur Stevenson or Keyshawn Davis, since his invincibility aura has been diminished.

The referee Steve Willis and the judges have been strongly criticized, and critics have described the decision of the ninth assault as “incompetence” and “a shame for boxing.” Analysts like Max Kellerman of * ESPN * argued: “That decision without demolition marked the difference. Roach deserved at least one assault of 10-8, and that could have inclined the fight in his favor.” The World Boxing Association (AMB) has started a fight review, with possible appeals from the Roach team on the table.

While the world of boxing assimilates this polarizing result, Crawford’s protests, Stevenson and the fans underline the growing frustration for controversial decisions in sport. “It is a great robbery,” as Crawford said, it has become the motto of those who demand justice for Roach and transparency in the boxing score system. This draw has not only left the lightweight division in a state of uncertainty, but has also unleashed a movement that could transform the future of the crown of the 135 pounds.

Keep aware of the novelties as the repercussions continue, with reactions and real -time analysis available in X under the hashtag #roachrobbed. The shocking statements of Crawford and Stevenson guarantee that this story will monopolize the headlines, calling into question the integrity of one of the most boxing electrifying nights.