Gervonta Davis has opened up on reports that his next fight is being postponed.
Davis was scheduled to return to the ring against Lamont Roach Jr at the Toyata Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday 14 December.
It is set to be the latest defence of his WBA lightweight title, having defeated Frank Martin by eighth round stoppage in his last contest in June, moving to 30-0 in the process.
Reports have begun to circulate that the bout won’t go ahead as planned though, after Dan Rafael first revealed that it may have to be pushed back.
“Been told by 3 sources involved in the event there’s good chance Tank-Roach won’t happen Dec. 14 as announced on PBC social platforms & by the fighters.
“Venue issue may be reason I’m told. Might happen as planned but unclear. 1 deemed it ’50-50.’ Could get pushed to early ‘25.
“There’s a reason no formal press release or press conference has been made yet. Everything is on hold at the moment until everything is done, apparently with the venue. No issue in terms of the fighter deals, I’m told.”
It was then reported by Boxing Scene that the fight could double up with an upcoming big fight in January.
“One promising solution is to pair Davis-Roach with the attractive light heavyweight bout between unbeaten talents David Benavidez and David Morrell, who are seeking a Jan. 25 Prime Video pay-per-view fight in Las Vegas.”
‘Tank’ has now broken his silence on the matter, taking to social media to suggest that the reports are false.
