Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis posted and instantly deleted his combat poster on social media for his title protection in opposition to Lamont Roach Jr. on December 14th on PPV at Toyota Middle in Houston, Texas.
It’s unknown if Gervonta (30-0, 28 KOs) by his promoters will delete his submit to attend till they formally announce the combat. Tank’s administration won’t have big expectations for this combat bringing in a number of PPV buys.
In the event that they mistakenly picked Roach, believing that Tank Davis’ loyal followers would buy this combat for $75.95 similar to all the remaining. They might be disillusioned. Social media followers say they received’t buy the occasion as a result of they view this combat as non-PPV-worthy.
What’s clear is he’s enthusiastic about defending his WBA light-weight title in opposition to Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs), who’s a man that he’s fought within the amateurs and sparred prior to now.
Tank’s coach, Calvin Ford, stated Roach was chosen becaue Gervonta is aware of him, and it’s giving again to the neighborhood. Clearly, these aren’t good causes for Tank Davis to skip over the numerous extremely ranked lightweights in favor of defending in opposition to somebody he is aware of.
The poster for the occasion seems to be good, however it takes greater than that to get followers motivated to buy an expense combat on PPV.
Tank Davis turns 30 subsequent month on November seventh, and he’s by no means fought an elite-level opponent throughout his profession. He’s had many alternatives to combat high-caliber opposition throughout his 11-year professional profession however hasn’t carried out so. Preventing Lamont Roach is simply one other unhealthy opponent.
Tank’s perspective in direction of not giving followers the fights they wish to see is a non-caring one, displaying that he’s going to combat whoever he needs. If the followers wish to see him, that might be good. If not, then another person will.
Gervonta Davis with a submit and delete on IG 👀 pic.twitter.com/879TbodxZn
— Hassan (@Hassanwellss) October 6, 2024
