The controversy from Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr’s draw in Brooklyn continues to unfold. ‘Tank’ Davis kept hold of his WBA Lightweight World Title with the scores of 115-113 in his favour and two cards of 114-114. Crucially, however, the champion took a knee in the ninth round which was not called a knockdown by referee Steve Willis.

The key moment happened in round nine when, having been hit by a punch from Roach, Davis then waited a moment before taking a knee. He then rushed to his corner and asked for his face to be wiped, later saying that “grease” from his hair was “burning” his eyes.

Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. battled to a controversial majority draw on Saturday night. Check out our round-by-round analysis.

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Over the weekend, the highly anticipated boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. ended in a controversial draw. The people were upset, but none more than Davis, who is calling for a rematch to happen as soon as possible.

Boxing fans weren't the only ones in awe and shock at what they saw when Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. fought to a majority draw on Saturday. Former undis

The recent fight between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach Jr., which ended in a majority draw, has sparked significant controversy, with the decision now formally challenged by Roach Jr.’s team.

Despite the Gervonta 'Tank' Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. fight for the WBA lightweight championship having taken place last weekend, the fight's outcome is still