“ Be careful what you wish for; you might get it, ” so goes the saying. In the boxing world, perhaps no one personifies it better than Gervonta Davis. Having hinted at retirement since last year, the lightweight champion now appears to be facing its repercussions. One need not look far. The ongoing melodrama with Lamont Roach Jr. is evidence enough. Months after chasing a rematch with Davis, Team Roach now seems ready to move on to greener pastures.

Months after speaking about retirement, Gervonta Davis ‘s match against Lamont Roach Jr. turned out to be largely uneventful. His conduct, the referee’s apparent indecision, and the final outcome placed him under intense scrutiny. To salvage his slipping reputation, a rematch seemed the only feasible recourse. A date even surfaced, onl

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