Controversial Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach Jr. Fight Ends in Draw, NYSAC Upholds Decision

Despite referee errors and a disputed ninth-round knee incident, the New York State Athletic Commission has ruled the bout's outcome will not be overturned.

The March 1st fight between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. ended in a majority draw, with two judges scoring it 114-114 and one favoring Davis 115-113.
A pivotal moment in the fight occurred in Round 9 when Davis took a knee, which referee Steve Willis did not officially count as a knockdown despite later acknowledgment of the error by NYSAC.
Roach and his team appealed the decision, arguing the missed knockdown cost him the victory, but the NYSAC ruled the referee's decision was not outcome-determinative and upheld the draw.
Both fighters have expressed interest in a rematch, with Davis suggesting a potential date by the end of May, while Roach hinted at his determination to prove himself in a second bout.
The controversy has fueled debates in the boxing community, with prominent figures like Canelo Alvarez criticizing the handling of the knee incident and referee conduct during the match.