The WBA will pursue a rematch between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr, after their “very controversial” draw on Saturday.
Davis retained his WBA lightweight title and his unbeaten record, yet he was arguably saved from defeat by referee Steve Willis. In round nine, Davis took a knee after a punch from Roach then rushed to his corner to have his face wiped. He later argued that the “grease” in his hair was “burning” his eyes, and while Willis lectured Davis in the moment, the official awarded no knockdown to Roach – nor did the judges.
