WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. shared the ring multiple times as teenagers in the amateur ranks. On Saturday, the two meet as professionals with Davis’ title on the line.
Roach is moving up from junior lightweight, where he holds the WBA title, to take on one of the biggest stars — and best fighters — in the sport. Despite sitting as a heavy underdog, Roach has approached the fight filled with confidence that he can shock the world.
To pull off the shock upset, Roach will have to survive Davis’ thudding power and underappreciated technical skills. It’s a big challenge, but one Roach believes he is up for.
CBS Sports will be with you throughout the entire way on Saturday, beginning with the start of the pay-per-view broadcast at 8 p.m. ET, so be sure to follow along with the live results and highlights below.
Fight card, results
- Gervonta Davis (c) vs. Lamont Roach Jr., WBA lightweight title
- Jose Valenzuela (c) vs. Gary Antuanne Russell, WBA junior welterweight title
- Alberto Puello (c) vs. Sandor Martin, WBC junior welterweight title
- Yoenis Tellez vs. Julian Williams, junior middleweights
Davis vs. Roach scorecard, live coverage
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