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Gervonta Davis' Majority Draw Against Lamont Roach Jr. Sparks Controversy Over Ninth-Round Incident

The New York State Athletic Commission is investigating claims that Davis' use of hair grease and officiating errors impacted the fight's outcome.

  • Gervonta Davis' fight against Lamont Roach Jr. on March 1 ended in a majority draw, marking the first blemish on Davis' previously perfect record.
  • Controversy arose after Davis took a knee in the ninth round, which was not ruled a knockdown despite Roach landing a three-punch combination.
  • Davis attributed the incident to hair grease from a recent styling session getting into his eyes, temporarily affecting his vision.
  • Roach's legal team has formally requested the New York State Athletic Commission to overturn the result, citing officiating errors and rule violations during the fight.
  • The Commission's investigation could potentially alter the fight's outcome, with implications for Davis' record and Roach's championship status.
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