Gervonta Davis Faces Backlash Over Ninth-Round Knee Incident Against Lamont Roach Jr.
The controversial moment, attributed to hair grease affecting Davis' vision, has prompted an NYSAC investigation and calls to overturn the fight's majority draw decision.
- Gervonta Davis took a knee in the ninth round of his fight against Lamont Roach Jr., citing hair grease dripping into his eyes, which disrupted his vision.
- Referee Steve Willis ruled the incident as a non-knockdown, allowing the fight to continue, leading to a majority draw that many argue favored Davis unfairly.
- The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) is investigating the incident, which could potentially result in the fight decision being overturned in Roach Jr.'s favor.
- Critics, including Devin Haney and Oscar De La Hoya, have questioned the referee's handling of the situation and suggested that Davis should have been penalized for the knee.
- Both fighters have expressed openness to a rematch, though no official plans have been announced as Davis' legacy faces heightened scrutiny over the controversy.
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