Gervonta Davis had planned a post-fight callout, to follow his victory over Lamont Roach Jr. There was just one problem: there was no victory. In a bizarre bout in March, Davis took a knee and ran to his corner to wipe hair gel from his face, Roach Jr was awarded no knockdown, and the scorecards eventually declared the contest a draw. “Tank” Davis stayed unbeaten, kept his WBA lightweight title, and talk turned to a rematch. But who had Davis planned to call out?
That question was put to the American, 30, in his post-fight press conference, yielding the answer: “I think he was here.” The “think” was unnecessary because Davis added: “He came to my locker room.” Was it compatriot and fellow champion Shakur Stevenson? “He wasn’t in my locker room.” It couldn’t have been Jake Paul, could it? After a lengthy delay, Davis said, “Next question,” averting his eyes.
