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Gervonta Davis, a boxer who regularly draws attention for his extraordinary performances, has faced controversy that has often been present in his career. Although many are aware of his incredible skill, Davis remains a figure that causes divided opinions. Despite this, many fans continue to support him for his extraordinary fights.
Controversy in New York
This great fighter managed to retain his WBA lightweight title after entering a duel with Lamont Roach. However, during the fight, an unusual situation occurred that caused much comment. Namely, Davis knelt down during the ninth round and wiped hair gel from his face, which raised the question of whether it should have been treated as a "knockdown". Roach was convinced that this situation should have been marked as a knockdown, which would have resulted in a loss of points for Davis. However, nothing much has changed.
Although referee Steve Willis did not count the moment as a knockdown, many considered the situation to be very controversial. Two judges scored the fight a draw, while one judge gave the advantage to Davis' opponent. In the end, American fighter retained his belt, and Roach expressed his desire for a rematch. Also, former multiple champion Terence Crawford commented on the whole situation, emphasizing that he had never seen someone kneel without it being marked as a knockdown.
Despite everything, Gervonta had no doubts about his victory, praising Roach for his fighting spirit and skill. "Lamont is a great fighter, he had the necessary strength and skill. Hopefully we can repeat this fight," Davis concluded.
The boxing world is always full of controversies and interesting moments, and we could see it this time. However, Davis does not want to get too involved in any discussions or react to criticism from others, believing that he finished the job the right way. Of course, the experienced fighter is open, as we have already said, to a new match between him and Roach.
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