Back on March 1st, Gervonta Davis stepped into the ring against underdog Lamont Roach Jr.—and nearly stumbled out with a loss. ‘The Reaper’ not only went punch-for-punch with him but often pressed the action, leaving many convinced the Washington native had done enough to win. Instead, the judges called it a majority decision draw. But the real talking point came in the ninth round.
Gervonta Davis, under fire, took a knee just to have his face wiped—a moment critics dubbed the lowest of his career. He was supposed to fight Roach Jr. in an immediate rematch, and some reports even suggested dates for the fight. However, the Baltimore native ultimately chose to fight Jake Paul in an exhibition—an opponent he had chosen in case he defeated Roach Jr. that night. Now, as Davis gears up for his exhibition with Paul, Lamont Roach Jr. isn’t staying quiet.
Lamont Roach Jr. trolls Gervonta Davis with Lisa Simpson
Earlier today, the WBA super featherweight champion took a jab at Davis on X. He posted a meme of Lisa Simpson from The Simpsons—eyes wide, tears streaming, and bloodshot—captioning it: “Every time he gotta explain why he fighting Jake
Roach’s mockery aside, Davis is still locked in for his clash with Jake Paul on November 14th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, streaming live on Netflix. Originally sanctioned in Georgia, the bout was relocated after the state’s Athletic and Entertainment Commission raised safety concerns. Florida’s Athletic Commission has since set the terms: 10 three-minute rounds, 12-ounce gloves, and a 195-pound catchweight.
Both fighters must undergo USADA testing, and unlike most exhibitions, this one will be judged with an official winner declared if it goes the distance—though the result won’t touch their professional records. Regardless, the WBA super featherweight champion isn’t the only one who is taking digs at Gervonta Davis.
Jake Paul clowns Davis for forgetting the fight date
Jake Paul wasted no time clowning Gervonta Davis after an awkward moment during their first press conference. With the exhibition set for November, Davis hilariously forgot the exact date while speaking about the matchup. “I think it’s gonna be good,” Davis said. “He been in the gym, and he been boxing for a little minute now, so he’s been taking it serious.”
Davis continued, “So, we just gotta see what he bring come, uh… When we fighting?” The host quickly jumped in, “November 14.” Looking uncertain, Davis repeated, “November…” That’s when Paul pounced with a fake laugh, “Hahaha, he’s stupid as f—.” However, Davis fired back, “The f— was that?” as the crowd laughed.
From the looks of things, Gervonta Davis doesn’t seem to care about the Lamont Roach Jr. rematch or the exhibition too much. As long as the check clears and the opponent isn’t tough enough, Davis is ready to fight. What did you think of Davis’ choice to fight Paul?
