Lamont Roach Jr. and Gervonta "Tank" Davis' eagerly awaited rematch is supposedly scheduled for August 16, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Their contentious March 1 fight, which ended in a majority draw and generated a lot of discussion among boxing fans, comes before this one. Roach, the WBA super featherweight champion, unexpectedly put up a fight against Davis, the current WBA lightweight champion, in their first encounter.

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A crucial moment happened in the ninth round when referee Steve Willis allowed Davis to take a knee, but he did not declare it a knockdown. While Roach and many others thought it should have been counted as a knockdown—a decision that could have changed the outcome of the fight—Davis explained this away as hair grease bothering his eyes. A technical problem that hindered a prompt video evaluation of the occurrence was later admitted by the New York State Athletic Commission.

At first, Davis seemed apprehensive about a quick rematch, but he later declared his desire to take on Roach once more in an effort to allay any reservations from their previous encounter.

Self-assured in his performance, Roach has spoken openly about his wish for a rematch, seeing it as a chance to establish his reputation in the sport.

There are important ramifications for both sportsmen from the impending bout. It's an opportunity for Davis to respond to criticism from the last draw and prove his supremacy in the lightweight class. Roach sees it as a chance to declare a resounding triumph and raise his name internationally. With the boxing world's focus shifting to Las Vegas in August, fans are looking forward to an exciting and entertaining fight. The rematch represents a turning point in both fighters' careers as well as a settlement of their previous bitter bout.