Gervonta Davis Officially Receives New Date For His Next Fight

Fri Dec 06 08:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Tank Davis’ Fight Moved to March, Brooklyn

**LAS VEGAS, NV** – Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ highly anticipated title defense against Lamont Roach Jr. has been rescheduled for March 1st at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Originally slated for January in Houston, the pay-per-view event on Prime Video will now see Davis defend his WBA lightweight title against Roach, a featherweight champion stepping up in weight.

While Davis is a heavy favorite, Roach expressed confidence in his chances, citing his size and comfort at the 135-pound weight class. He believes he’s the better fighter and that the size difference won’t be significant.

The Barclays Center holds sentimental value for Davis, who has secured three knockout victories there. The change in date and location may be linked to the uncertainty surrounding the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Sebastian Fundora fight, and the influence of new players like Turki Alalshikh and Jake Paul in the boxing world. The undercard for the Davis-Roach fight remains unannounced but is expected to be significant, potentially in response to a major boxing event planned for February 22nd in Riyadh.