The key moment happened in round nine when, having been hit by a punch from Roach, Davis then waited a moment before taking a knee. He then rushed to his corner and asked for his face to be wiped, later saying that “grease” from his hair was “burning” his eyes.

Boxing fans weren't the only ones in awe and shock at what they saw when Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. fought to a majority draw on Saturday. Former undis

The controversy from Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr’s draw in Brooklyn continues to unfold. ‘Tank’ Davis kept hold of his WBA Lightweight World Title with the scores of 115-113 in his favour and two cards of 114-114. Crucially, however, the champion took a knee in the ninth round which was not called a knockdown by referee Steve Willis.

Lamont Roach's lawyer formally requests the New York State Athletic Commission to overturn Gervonta Davis fight result

It is very rare the officials steal the headlines rather than the fighters but that is exactly what happened this past weekend.

Following the controversial ninth-round incident in Gervonta Davis' draw with Lamont Roach on Saturday, the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) has announced an official review of Davis' actions. The final decision made by the NYSAC could have major implications for the fight’s outcome.

Gervonta Davis retained his WBA Lightweight World Title with a draw against challenger Lamont Roach Jr this past weekend in Brooklyn, though many feel he was

The unusual move, essentially a timeout, should’ve been assessed as a knockdown, and referee Steve Willis appeared to begin a 10-count. But Willis then can be heard on the broadcast telling ...

There were difficulties both inside and outside of the ring during the ninth round of Gervonta 'Tank' Davis vs. Lamont 'The Reaper' Roach Jr. In the ninth roun