It remains one of this year’s most baffling storylines. Despite receiving tentative dates – first in June and then in August – Lamont Roach Jr. vs. Gervonta Davis II never materialized. Instead, fans were given the Jake Paul vs. Tank exhibition. Now, even that is off the table. Rather than the lightweight champion, Paul will face Anthony Joshua on December 19. The entire back-and-forth has left a bitter taste in the mouths of many. One can only imagine what must be going through Roach Jr.’s mind.

However, instead of sulking, the super featherweight champion took control of his circumstances and secured a shot at Isaac Cruz’s interim light welterweight title. The two will headline a PBC-Amazon Prime card on December 6. As things stand, Lamont Roach Jr. has moved on, while Gervonta Davi

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