“This Is Not The End” – Gervonta Davis Announces Roach Rematch Schedule, Promises Explosive Showdown
The boxing world is buzzing once again as Gervonta “Tank” Davis drops a bombshell that’s set pulses racing. Fresh off his controversial majority draw with Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1, 2025, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the WBA lightweight champ isn’t letting the dust settle. In a fiery post-fight press conference on March 2, Davis declared, “This is not the end—I have bigger plans,” unveiling a rematch schedule that promises to deliver the fireworks fans crave. With tensions still simmering from their last electrifying clash, Tank’s vow for an “exciting” sequel has reignited the spotlight—can he silence the doubters and reclaim his dominance?
Davis, the 30-year-old knockout artist with a 30-0-1 record, faced a gritty challenge from Roach, the 29-year-old Washington, D.C. warrior holding a 25-2-2 slate, in a fight that left the boxing community split. The 12-round thriller showcased Tank’s devastating power against Roach’s slick boxing, but a pivotal moment in Round 9—when Roach’s right hand staggered Davis, his knee brushing the canvas—became the flashpoint. Referee Steve Willis ruled it a slip, not a knockdown, a call that skewed the scorecards (115-113 Davis, 114-114, 114-114) and handed Davis a draw instead of a potential loss. Fans erupted, and posts on X screamed robbery, with one user noting, “Lamont Roach got hosed—should’ve been his night.”
Unfazed by the backlash, Davis seized the mic at the presser, doubling down on his legacy. “This is not the end,” he insisted. “I’ve got bigger plans, and the rematch with Roach is locked in—it’s gonna be exciting, trust me.” While he teased that it “won’t be next” or even happen in 2025, the champ’s confidence radiated. Sources hint at a summer stadium showdown in the DMV area—Baltimore, D.C., or nearby—thanks to a contractual rematch clause held by Roach’s promoter, TGB Promotions. “A summer fight makes sense,” an X post speculated. “Tank vs. Roach in a stadium? That’s a blockbuster.” Davis’s promise of excitement suggests he’s gunning for a knockout to erase all doubt.
Roach, meanwhile, isn’t backing off. The WBA super-featherweight champ, who stepped up to 135 pounds for this clash, kept his title intact thanks to special permission from the WBA—a move confirmed last September. “I know I can beat him,” Roach fired back post-fight, eyes locked on a second shot. “Next time, no judges—just me and him.” His team’s rematch clause guarantees it, and whispers suggest the WBA might fast-track it after the Round 9 fiasco. CompuBox stats from the first bout fuel the hype: Davis landed 98 of 258 punches (38%) to Roach’s 92 of 326 (28%), with Roach’s jab edge hinting at a tactical rematch thriller.
The draw’s fallout still stings for Davis. “I won that fight—everyone saw it,” he claimed, brushing off the near-knockdown as a fluke. Yet, his cryptic pivot—“It’s not next, I’ve got other plans first”—has fans guessing. Is he eyeing a mega-fight with Devin Haney or Shakur Stevenson before circling back to Roach? Posts on X lean both ways: “Tank’s dodging Roach for now,” one user mused, while another predicted, “He’ll crush Roach next time—too pretty last fight.” Either way, Davis’s rematch pledge keeps the heat on, promising a clash that could redefine his reign.
Across sports, the stakes echo. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dodged a Bahrain penalty, much like Davis’s escape here, while NASCAR’s Kyle Larson raged against chaos—Roach’s grit might just channel that fire. For Tank, this isn’t just a fight—it’s a statement. “This is not the end” isn’t a whimper; it’s a war cry. Will Davis deliver the explosive finish he’s promising, or will Roach flip the script? With a summer sizzler on the horizon, boxing’s next chapter is primed to detonate. What’s your call—Tank KO or Roach upset? Drop it below and brace for impact!
