Gervonta Davis Set to Defend Lightweight Title Against Lamont Roach in Brooklyn

Saturday's fight at Barclays Center pits undefeated champion Davis against Roach, a super featherweight titleholder moving up a division.

Gervonta Davis, the WBA lightweight champion with a 30-0 record, faces Lamont Roach Jr. in a title defense on Saturday, March 1, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Roach, a WBA super featherweight champion, is stepping up in weight for the opportunity to challenge Davis, despite being a significant underdog according to oddsmakers.
The fight will be broadcast on Amazon Prime's pay-per-view platform, with ring walks for the main event expected around 10 p.m. ET.
Davis, known for his knockout power, has drawn criticism for not yet facing other top contenders in his division, such as Devin Haney or Shakur Stevenson.
The event features a stacked undercard, including Jose Valenzuela vs. Gary Antuanne Russell and Alberto Puello vs. Sandor Martín in title bouts.