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Controversy: Lamont Roach Threatens Legal Showdown with

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Controversy: Lamont Roach Threatens Legal Showdown with Gervonta Davis Over Controversial Jake Paul Fight

Lamont Roach revealed whether he’s pursue legal action against Gervonta Davis in the wake of him fighting Jake Paul.

After Lamont Roach Jr. and Gervonta “Tank” Davis fought to a draw on March 1, everybody thought that a rematch was going to be the obvious next course of action.

Not only was the inconclusive fight result itself conducive to a rematch, but the controversy of what actually happened within the 12 rounds — specifically in round nine, when Davis took a knee out of nowhere that should have resulted in penalization (that would have caused him to lose) but went unpunished — made it feel like a rematch was inevitable.

However, negotiations took an exceedingly long time in the wake of that bout. And while a rematch date of August 16 had been rumored, the fact that neither fighter nor promotion confirmed this rematch date suggested not everything was as it seemed.

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August 16 came and went with no Davis vs. Roach II fight taking place. And soon afterwards, Gervonta announced that he would be fighting against Jake Paul on November 14.

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Roach was upset when this Davis vs. Paul fight was announced, as he made it clear that he felt like Gervonta was ducking the rematch to chase a money fight against Jake Paul.

He also alleged that both he and Davis had already signed to fight each other. But because Davis went in another direction after signing on the dotted line, this could be considered a breach of contract and would be grounds for taking Davis to court.

Roach was interviewed on an October 14 edition of Inside the Ring. And at one point, he was asked whether he was going to pursue legal action against Tank for failing to heed the rematch contract.

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“I never said this publicly, but no, we aren’t going to go to arbitration. Because I’m very well taken care of. I’mma say that,” Roach said, per an X post from Mike Coppinger.

He then added, “I publicly want to say thank you to Al Haymon, PBC, and everyone who made things right on his behalf. Even though he messed up, on his behalf, they made things right on my end.”

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While Roach didn’t specify exactly what he meant by saying PBC “made things right on my end,” it’s safe to assume they paid him a sum of money not to take this to court.

And Roach was clearly willing to oblige, which means that Davis won’t be going go court because of his supposed breach of contract.

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UFC Legend Sends Strong Warning to Gervonta Davis Over

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UFC Legend Sends Strong Warning to Gervonta Davis Over Jake Paul Fight

A UFC legend issued a clear warning to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis if the knockout puncher fails to take YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul seriously ahead of their boxing exhibition on the 14th of November at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida

“My advice to Tank, I would say take Jake seriously,” former UFC champion Tyron Woodley said, according to Fruity King.

Woodley is well aware of the threat Paul can pose. Overlook him, and one could turn into a meme just like previous Paul opponents like Nate Robinson and Ben Askren. Woodley even fought Paul twice — a split decision loss in August 2021 before a more ruthless rematch in which he lost by knockout in the sixth round.

Should Tank treat Paul as a lesser opponent, then it could be his own undoing, Woodley said

Tyron Woodley’s Advice For Gervonta Davis

Tank will be the 14th fight of Paul’s burgeoning career in combat sports and represents a new kind of challenge as he’s a credible world champion, a legitimate knockout puncher, and, unlike other Paul opponents, is in the prime of his career in boxing. Regardless, it comes with a caveat as there will be a 60-pound weight difference between them.

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“For a fighter that’s on Tank’s level to go into a fight with somebody that on paper has not even had the amateur career he had, let alone the professional career, he needs to take him seriously and recognize Jake has the motivation to prove people wrong,” Woodley said this week.

He continued: “Even though Tank is a powerful puncher, you’re going up to fighting somebody at 195 pounds. It’s a whole different level of power, and you gotta be able to get close to him. His reach advantage is gonna have you by at least five or six inches and Jake’s smart enough to keep you away from him.”

Other match-ups on the card, which Netflix will air to a significant audience worldwide, includes Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin at super featherweight, Gary Russell against Andy Hiraoka at super lightweight, and Ellie Scotney vs Mayelli Flores at super bantamweight.

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“Gervonta Davis’ Trainer Reveals His Biggest Worry Ahead of

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“Gervonta Davis’ Trainer Reveals His Biggest Worry Ahead of the Jake Paul Showdown”

Gervonta Davis’ trainer Calvin Ford has concerns over one particular rule ahead of ‘Tank’s’ showdown with Jake Paul.

The two stars are set to go head-to-head in an exhibition dust-up at the Kaseya Center in Florida on November 14. With just over a month to go until the controversial clash, there has already been some pre-fight drama after the event was relocated from Georgia after the commission objected to the monumental weight disparity between the two fighters.

Following confirmation of the fight, many fans were left wondering about the rules of the contest. Their clash will be an exhibition bout, over 10, 3-minute rounds, as revealed by MVP chief Nakisa Bidarian. “There will be a victor because the fighters have agreed and the commission has approved a maximum weight of 195lbs for this exhibition. The fight will be contested over 10 three-minute rounds, and when Tank and Jake enter the squared circle to go to battle, they will be wearing 12oz gloves,” said Bidarian.

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“Sitting ringside will be three commission-approved world-class professional judges that will score every round to ensure there’s a decisive outcome for the fight if it goes the distance. And both men are enrolled in the highest level of testing with USADA.”

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Paul is predominately a cruiserweight (200lbs) – despite moving up to heavyweight for his win over Mike Tyson last November. As for Davis, the American has fought at lightweight (135lbs) throughout the majority of his career so far.

 

Despite the huge weight disparity and the 195lb limit on fight night, Ford is more aggrieved with the fact that both Paul and Davis will be wearing 12oz gloves on fight night. “I said the fight was doable because I watched Tank for years and watched other young men in gyms deal with big guys,” Ford told Fight Hub TV.

“Yes, he’s big. To me it’s like Jake having his first open fights, if anyone knows about the amateurs. My only concern is the gloves because we don’t fight in 12 oz gloves, we don’t use 12 oz gloves, that’s training gloves. So my thing is, ‘Put Tank in eights, put (Jake) in tens.’

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“That makes the fight more interesting, and we’ll go from there. And I brought that up to one of his handlers, and they say, ‘No, we don’t want to do no mix and match.’ It’s supposed to be an exhibition…He can wear the tens and we wear the eights, then we got a fight.”

During a launch press-conference last month, Paul vowed to score a statement finish in November. “I haven’t got a knockout in a long time, so I’m itching. I’m just excited to be able to deliver that for the fans and have another most viral knockouts ever,” he said.

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Davis himself was quick to offer his take on how the fight will potentially play out. “I’m much quicker than him. He’s much stronger and much bigger, but we all know that it’s harder for taller fighters to fight a shorter one,” he said. “He’s decent and he’s gonna hold up for a couple of rounds – but once it gets hot in there, you know how things play out.”

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“It’s Weird He’s Avoiding the Rematch”  Gervonta Davis

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“It’s Weird He’s Avoiding the Rematch”  Gervonta Davis Accused of Disrespect by Lamont Roach

Lamont Roach appreciated Gervonta Davis for giving an opportunity Davis didn’t need to grant him before they fought March 1.
Seven months later, Roach feels disrespected by Davis because the WBA lightweight champion reneged on agreeing to fight him again.
Davis exercised his contractual right to an immediate rematch following their controversial majority draw, but postponed their second fight twice before ultimately announcing that he’ll instead face Jake Paul in a cruiserweight exhibition November 14 at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Once Davis definitively bailed on their rematch, Roach, the WBA 130-pound champion, agreed to move up another five pounds to face WBC interim 140-pound champ Isaac Cruz in a Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view main event December 6 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

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Roach addressed what he considers bizarre behavior by Davis during the newest episode of “Inside The Ring,” available on DAZN and The Ring’s YouTube channel.
“For real, for real, I feel a little disrespected like just on the business aspect,” Roach told co-hosts Max Kellerman and Mike Coppinger. “Just because you don’t do business like that.
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“Now say if I were to go to arbitration – then what? Then you gotta pay lawyer fees or you put your promotional company in the hole, where they have to back you because technically it’s on them. They’re the ones who puttin’ on the fight.
“That’s who I have the contract [with]. That’s who draws up the agreement, the contract, or whatever the case may be. Like it’s crazy for you to do business-wise. Personally, and for the integrity of the sport, it’s just like, ‘Now you playin’ with the sport.’ Like, come on, bro. I just think that’s a little weird.
Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) assumed Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) would want an opportunity to redeem himself following a 12-round, 135-pound title fight Roach and legions of fans believe he won at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Judge Eric Marlinski scored Davis a 115-113 winner, but Glenn Feldman and Steve Weisfeld had it 114-114 apiece.

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Baltimore’s Davis escaped with a draw in large part because referee Steve Willis didn’t count a knockdown for Roach when Davis oddly took a knee 43 seconds into the ninth round. Davis, who claimed a substance placed in his hair got in his eye, immediately went to his corner and had trainer Calvin Ford wipe off his face after taking a knee, which could’ve resulted in a disqualification.
Their rematch was initially planned for June 21 in Las Vegas and later for August 16.
The hard-hitting Davis was a 16-1 favorite before Roach tested him. Now much of the public perceives Davis as a fighter far too content to avoid their rematch.
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Roach, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been told as much countless times throughout their home state.
“All you gonna hear is, ‘Why that man ducking you?,’ ” Roach said of his interactions with fans. “I mean, and trust me, I been to Baltimore. I had a lunch or two in Baltimore. I hear the same thing every time. Like, ‘Oh, big fan. But why that man ducking you?’ That’s all I hear. … I try to let it go, but it’s hard to let go because that’s what everybody talks about. That’s all. It’s crazy.”
Keith Idec is a senior writer and columnist for The Ring. He can be reached on X @idecboxing.
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Anthony Joshua Ready to Risk It All in a High-Stakes War Against

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Anthony Joshua Ready to Risk It All in a High-Stakes War Against the Heavyweight Everyone’s Been Dodging

Anthony Joshua is on the verge of being offered an incredible, history-making fight that is already being marketed as the second-coming of The Rumble in the Jungle

As a former two-time heavyweight boxing champion, the next step in Joshua’s career could be a route to three-time status — and so his next opponent could prove significant. According to a report in Sky Sports on Monday, the 6th of October, a host nation, opponent, and return date is something the veteran fighter will be presented in the very near future

Joshua’s run at or near the top of the heavyweight scene has been an extraordinary one since his seventh-round finish of Dillian Whyte in 2015. In the decade since, Joshua beat Charles Martin for the IBF world title, unified two championships with a thrilling stoppage win over Wladimir Klitschko, and defeated Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, and Andy Ruiz in a rematch, too.

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In his next chapter, he must bounce back from the fourth loss of his career — but may have to do so against a fighter once deemed “the most avoided heavyweight” in Martin Bakole.

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“We’ve had a preliminary conversation and we’ll keep going,” promoter Dr Ezekiel Adamu told Sky Sports regarding plans in Nigeria to bring an AJ bout to that region. “We’re looking at Q1 next year.”

We All Know AJ’s always said he wants to fight in Africa before the end of his career … and we believe that we are actually poised to make that happen.”

Speaking to the same publication, Bakole — who thumped Jared Anderson in brutal fashion last year, lost in the second-round to Parker, and tied with Efe Ajagba in 2025 — said he’d take the Joshua fight “in a heartbeat.”

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Elaborating, he said: “Anthony Joshua doesn’t want to fight me … if we get in the ring, I’m going to knock him out. Without doubt. I’ll even knock him out in Nigeria, in front of his own crowd. This is the fight to make. And we need to make it in Africa.

For Adamu, Bakole is “an option.” Joshua, though, has also been linked with bouts against fellow Olympic medalist Tony Yoka, and the internet sensation Jake Paul.

“There’s a lot of options being thrown at us for this particular fight,” Adamu noted. “But, yes, Bakole is here. We have a lot of options that we’ll be looking at, and we believe that we’ll come up with something really exciting that will excite the whole world and obviously bring proper excitement to Africa as well, especially Nigeria.”

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“It’ll Take Something Crazy”: Terence Crawford’s Team Demands

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“It’ll Take Something Crazy”: Terence Crawford’s Team Demands Unbelievable Purse for Return After Canelo Showdown

Bernie Davis, a coach of Terence Crawford, believes it could take $100 million to lure the newly crowned champion back into the ring.

Crawford scored the best victory of his career last time out as he was crowned undisputed super-middleweight champion with a stunning victory over Canelo Alvarez.

Prior to the bout, ‘Bud’ had declared it could be his last fight if he won, which he did so in spectacular fashion to make boxing history.

The 38-year-old is coming to the twilight years of his career, and is running out of challenges after securing world titles in a fifth weight class.

But he has hinted he could continue in the ring and fight in the 160lbs division in a bid to try and collect more belts.

But his coach Davis, doesn’t expect it to be easy to bring him back, particularly given the fights on offer.

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“I think Crawford is done,” he said.

“If it ain’t $100 million to go down and fight those guys [Janibek Alimkhanuly, Erislandy Lara, and Carlos Adames] and let them guys do all the hard work.

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“Let them collect the belts, and then we fight for undisputed. That’s it. Other than that, I don’t see Crawford fighting no more. There’s no need.

“Crawford don’t need to do no more. He’s done everything that there is to do.

“Unless they want to give him a 100 million, make a big spectacle, and put the belts on the line. That’s the only way I can see that.

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“100 million no less. Not 75, not 90, 100. It’s got to be 100 million. If it’s not 100 million, then what is he doing it for?

“He ain’t going for nothing. Who can turn down 100 million? Who can turn down 80?”

Crawford has yet to fully sit and consider his next move following his record-breaking efforts.

‘Bud’ returned home to Omaha, Nebraska and received a hero’s welcome.

Now he is taking time away from the sport to rest and spend with his family.

But, Crawford had a surprise meeting with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh who bankrolled the mega-fight.

And he teased that a return could well be imminent, albeit he has again yet to commit to any official talks.

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“Fight or Quit” Ex-World Champion Warns Anthony Joshua To

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“Fight or Quit” Ex-World Champion Warns Anthony Joshua To Get Back to Fighting — or Hang Up the Gloves for Good”

Former world champion, Johnny Nelson, has advised Anthony Joshua to return to the ring and fight Tyson Fury in 2026 or retire from the sport.

The former two-time heavyweight champion has been out of action since suffering a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in 2024.

An elbow surgery earlier this year further delayed his comeback, but his return to the gym signals the start of preparations for a tune-up fight.

And while a host of opponents have been sounded out for the Watford star, Joshua has so far failed to book that planned comeback in the early goings of 2026.

In a chat with talkSPORT, Nelson, who held the WBO cruiserweight title between 1999 and 2006, wants Joshua to walk away from the sport for good.

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“I think Anthony Joshua has nothing else to prove in this game, and he should rather walk away than hang about and let someone turn him over,” Nelson told talkSPORT.

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“It’s either him and Tyson Fury, which we’re all sick of, is it happening or isn’t happening, or just walk out of it. He’s a very comfortable, wealthy man.”

Meanwhile, undefeated Hall of Famer Andre Ward, 41, is contemplating a boxing comeback after eight years, eyeing a heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua.

Ward was recently inspired to consider this ambitious move. Joshua Camp has however said their star is open to facing Ward if their schedules align.

Ward the old two-division champ with a perfect record of 32 wins and no losses talked about coming back to boxing to fight Anthony Joshua in the heavyweight division.

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Anthony Joshua, the past two-time top heavyweight belt winner, keeps planning his next moves after a hard time with losses to Oleksandr Usyk and a quick stop by Daniel Dubois last fall in September.

After elbow fix-up surgery that kept him out for more than a year, he plans to jump back in early 2026 against a good top-20 fighter to build up speed one step at a time.

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His boss, Eddie Hearn, just listed some possible foes, stressing matches that help build skills without too much danger right now in his spot.

Even with some people saying he should quit after the late bumps, Joshua stays sharp and even said he might like to fight Ward if it fits just right with his schedule down the line.

This tough spirit shows clearly as he works out hard every day, hoping to grab back his place with the best and quiet the folks who doubt his spark after falling off the main lists.

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Gervonta Davis’ cryptic message sparks Chaos With Mysterious Post-Fight Message Following Jake Paul Clash — Could It Mean Retirement?

A message posted by Gervonta Davis on his social media accounts has stirred major debate, as the boxer suggested that his retirement could come after his highly anticipated bout with Jake Paul in November.

The statement immediately set off alarms among the American champion’s fans.

Davis shocked the boxing community with remarks that opened the door to a possible farewell.

On the social platform X, he wrote that “boxing is dead,” a message that dramatically shifted the tone in the lead-up to his fight against Jake Paul.

The press conference on September 22 only deepened the uncertainty.

When asked directly about his future, Davis refused to give a clear answer, emphasizing instead that he is focused on living in the moment, without guaranteeing whether he would still be competing in 2026.

A Fight That Could Mark the Farewell of a Champion

The showdown at Miami’s Kaseya Center will not only test Gervonta Davis’ skill against Jake Paul, it could also mark the end of his career inside the ring.

Davis himself said he would retire “in eight weeks,” a timeline that coincides with the official fight date.

The possible farewell of “Tank” Davis comes at a time when many boxing stars are seeking new ways to remain relevant in an industry increasingly driven by entertainment.

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“If Not Him, Then Who? Gervonta Davis Denies Being Boxing

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“If Not Him, Then Who? Gervonta Davis Denies Being Boxing’s Leading Star”

Gervonta Davis has a hard time going anywhere without screaming fans begging for his autograph.
His violent knockouts have made him one of the most popular boxers in the sport. Considering his track record, some believe he is the face of boxing
That distinction, however, is a bit too much praise for his liking.
“I’m not the face of boxing,” Davis said during a recent press conference. “I’m just somebody that box[es].”
Ultimately, all of this “face of boxing” chatter isn’t on his radar. The 30-year-old WBA lightweight champ is training his tail off for his November 14 exhibition against fringe cruiserweight contender Jake Paul at Kaseya Center in Miami.

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Their matchup will be streamed on Netflix and is expected to have a ton of eyeballs, despite the comical nature of it. After several conclaves, Davis agreed to face the YouTuber-turned-boxer at a catchweight of 195 pounds, 60 higher than his usual weight class.
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What Davis does following his exhibition is a question he won’t answer. He’s coming off a controversial draw against Lamont Roach on March 1 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
There was reason to believe there would be a rematch. But while Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) initially agreed, he backed out at the last minute and opted to face Paul (12-1, 7 KOs).
In terms of being the face of boxing, in years past, the Baltimore, Maryland, native believed it was a position he earned. Nowadays, he couldn’t care less.
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During a candid interview, Gervonta Davis stated that he

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During a candid interview, Gervonta Davis stated that he doesn’t think of himself as the face of boxing yet.

NEW YORK – Gervonta Davis has a hard time going anywhere without screaming fans begging for his autograph.
His violent knockouts have made him one of the most popular boxers in the sport. Considering his track record, some believe he is the face of boxing.
That distinction, however, is a bit too much praise for his liking.
“I’m not the face of boxing,” Davis admitted during a recent press conference. “I’m just somebody that box.”
Their showdown will be streamed on Netflix and is expected to have a ton of eyeballs on it, despite the comical nature of it. After several conclaves, Davis agreed to face the YouTuber turned boxer at a catch weight of 195 pounds, 60 pounds higher than his usual weight class
What Davis does following his exhibition is a question he won’t answer. The former multi-divisional champion is coming off a controversial draw against Lamont Roach on March 1 in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
There was reason to believe that the two would run things back. But while Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) initially agreed, he backed out at the last minute and opted to face Paul (12-1, 7 KOs).
In terms of being the face of boxing, in years past, the Baltimore native believed it was a position he earned. Nowadays, he couldn’t care less
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