Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) will defend his WBA lightweight title against Lamont Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The two men have tons of familiarity dating back to their amateur days.
Many doubt that Roach can present Davis with a serious challenge, but the former is determined to convince the world that it won’t be as easy as everyone expects.
Here is the information for the main card, which you can order on Prime PPV or PPV.com.
- Date: Saturday, March 1
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Stream: Prime PPV and PPV.com
- Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
Davis-Roach is expected to begin their ring walks at 10pm ET.
Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach – Full Prime PPV Card
- Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach: WBA lightweight title
- Jose Valenzuela vs. Gary Antuanne Russell: Super lightweight
- Alberto Puello vs. Sandor Martin: WBC super lightweight title
- Yoenis Tellez vs. Julian Williams: Super welterweight
- Jarrett Hurd vs. Johan Gonzalez: Middleweight
What Roach Needs to Do to Pull the Upset
Let’s be honest—Roach is justifiably a huge underdog. He’s fought Davis twice in the amateurs and lost decisions in both fights. As a pro, he has never faced an opponent on Davis’ level.
Roach also hasn’t shown the kind of punching power that would convince fans he’ll be able to hurt the lightweight champion. If Roach is going to have success, he’ll need to establish his jab—which is easier said than done against a fighter like Davis, whose lack of height often works in his favor against taller opponents.
Roach also has to prove that he can take a shot without wilting, as most of Davis’ opponents have done in his 30 pro fights. Lastly, Roach has to frustrate Davis. Whether it’s through wrestling, roughhousing, or unpredictable movement, he’s got to bring some anxiety to Davis’ performance.
When Tank is in the flow state, he’s a wrecking machine.
What Tank Must Do to Retain His Title
It may sound overly simplistic, but Davis needs to be himself. He’s as physically gifted as any fighter in the sport, and his fight IQ is exceptional.
He starts slow while getting an opponent’s timing, but once he has it, he’s on a seek-and-destroy mission. If there is anything he must be careful of in this fight, it’s falling into the trap of being too friendly and familiar with Roach.
The two men seemingly have a good relationship. Davis showed immense respect for Roach’s mother at the presser on Thursday.
If Davis stays focused on the task, he will have this finished by the sixth round.
Here is a look at the boxing schedule for 2025 following Tank vs. Roach.
Boxing Schedule 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Location: Royal Albert Hall, London, GB
Time: 1:00 PM (ET)
- The Ring Welterweight Championship: (c) Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Location: Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
Time: 3:00 am ET
- Keith Thurman vs. Brock Jarvis
- Michael Zerafa vs. Erkan Ay
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Location: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, GB
Time: 1:00 PM (ET)
- WBA World Featherweight Championship: (c) Nick Ball vs. TJ Doheny
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Location: The Theater at MSG, New York City, US
Time: 9:00 PM (ET)
- Callum Walsh vs. Dean Sutherland
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Location: Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, US
Time: 9:00 PM (ET)
- WBO World Welterweight Championship: (c) Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan
- Bruce “Shoo Shoo” Carrington vs. Enrique Vivas
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Location: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
- The Ring Welterweight Championship: (c) Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, GB
Time: 12:00 PM (ET)
- Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn
- Anthony Yarde vs. Lyndon Arthur
- Liam Smith vs. Aaron McKenna
- Chris Billam-Smith vs. Brandon Glanton
- Cheavon Clarke vs. Viddal Riley
Saturday, May 2, 2025
- Location: Times Square
- Time: TBD
Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero
Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez
Teofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.
