Davis versus Roach in their Title Contest: Betting Probabilities Reported
Title contenders Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. are set to square off in a thrilling bout on March 1, 2025, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This high-stakes fight will see Davis defending his WBA lightweight title while Roach challenges him after a recent move up from the super featherweight division.
Betting odds for the Davis vs. Roach bout opened with Davis as a strong favorite at -1600, while Roach opened as an underdog at +940. As fight night approaches, these odds have shifted further in Davis's favor, with him now standing as a -2000 betting favorite, while Roach checks in at +750.
Joining this highly anticipated main event is an action-packed fight card, including:
PBC PPV on Prime Video (Main 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
PBC Prime Card- Yoenis Tellez vs Julian Williams: Super welterweight
PBC Undercard- Cristian Cangelosi vs Jarrod Tennant: Super welterweight- Dwyke Flemmings Jr vs Florent Dervis: Super welterweight- David Whitmire vs Angel Munoz: Welterweight- Alexis De la Cerda Landin vs Sharone Carter: Super bantamweight- Nasheed H. Smith vs Tariq Green: Super middleweight- Deric Davis vs Oscar Eduardo Gonzalez Jr: Lightweight
Top-ranked bantamweight fighter, Gervonta Davis, holds a record of 30-0, with 28 of those wins coming by knockout. Davis secured his IBF junior lightweight title in only his 17th pro fight, and he's been a force to reckon with ever since. His most recent win came against Frank Martin by knockout.
Lamont Roach Jr., on the other hand, boasts a record of 25-1-1, with a 20-0-1 streak before suffering a 12-round loss to Jamel Herring for the WBO super featherweight title in 2019. Roach Jr. returned with four consecutive wins and then claimed the WBA super featherweight belt with a victory over Héctor Luis García. He retains that title with a TKO win over Feargal McCrory in front of a hometown crowd.
As we inch closer to the big event, stay tuned for the latest betting odds, predictions, and updates. Be sure to check back on fight night for highlights, results, and reactions from the full Davis vs. Roach fight card.
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- Fans interested in placing bets on the upcoming Davis vs. Roach fight should note that Davis remains a strong favorite, with odds currently at -2000, while Roach is an underdog at +750.
- Despite the challenging odds against him, Lamont Roach Jr. is determined to take on Gervonta "Tank" Davis in the middleweight division, aiming to dethrone the WBA lightweight champion who holds a perfect 30-0 record, 28 of those victories by knockout.
- Gervonta Davis' recent win against Frank Martin by knockout showcases his dominance in the ring, and the boxing world is eagerly awaiting his next bout against Roach, who secured the WBA super featherweight title after a setback against Jamel Herring in 2019.
- Davis has been a force to reckon with since securing his IBF junior lightweight title in his 17th professional fight and has been consistently impressive in his middleweight matches.
- Roach Jr., on the other hand, has shown resilience in overcoming a 2019 setback against Jamel Herring, returning with four consecutive wins and securing the WBA super featherweight title. As he steps into the middleweight division to face Davis, he looks to continue his winning streak and solidify his place in the boxing world.
