Boxing's Big Blunder: The Weird Night of Davis vs. Roach

In the boxing world, a recent match between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach ended in a controversial draw. The fight, which took place at Barclays Center, left fans and experts alike scratching their heads. The 30-year-old Davis, who had a perfect record, was expected to win easily. However, things took a strange turn in the ninth round. Davis suddenly took a knee in the middle of the round. A member of his team quickly wiped his face with a towel. This unusual move should have been counted as a knockdown. Referee Steve Willis even started a 10-count, but then changed his mind. The fight continued without Roach being credited with the knockdown. The decision to not count the knockdown had a big impact on the outcome. Two judges scored the fight as a draw, while the third judge gave Davis a narrow victory. This allowed Davis to keep his WBA lightweight title. It was the first time Davis didn't win a fight, but he still remains undefeated with a record of 30-0-1. After the fight, Davis claimed that grease from his freshly styled hair was burning his eyes. The crowd wasn't convinced and booed his explanation. Davis defended himself, insisting that his statement was true. Roach, on the other hand, believed he should have won the fight. He pointed out that if the knee-taking incident was counted as a knockdown, he would have been the winner. The boxing community had a lot to say about the controversial decision. Undefeated boxing star Terence Crawford was shocked, declaring that Roach should have won. Crawford couldn't believe that Davis taking a knee wasn't counted as a knockdown. Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter agreed, stating that Roach should have been awarded a 10-8 round. George Kambosos Jr. also criticized Davis, saying that the knockdown ultimately made the difference in the fight. Women’s boxing star Claressa Shields even questioned the referee's judgment. The strange events of the night left many wondering about the fairness of the decision. The boxing world is still buzzing with discussions about what really happened. The controversy has sparked debates about the rules of the sport and the role of referees in ensuring fair play.