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    Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna: Date, start time, TV channel and undercard for the highly anticipated welterweight bout

    HARLEM EUBANK and Tyrone McKenna are set for a fierce matchup in a huge welterweight clash in Brighton at the Brighton Centre.Eubank will be taking on his toughest test yet as he puts his unbeaten record on the line against a ‘battled-hardened’ Irishman.Harlem Eubank and Tyrone McKenna pose for a photo ahead of their huge clash this FridayHarlem Eubank is facing the biggest test of his unbeaten careerEubank, 30, has become one of the hottest properties in UK boxing and is edging closer to the top of the welterweight division.The British boxer last fought on November 22, 2024 – where he was victorious with a unanimous decision against Nurali Erdogan.He will now fight in his hometown of Brighton for the vacant IBF Inter-continental welterweight belt.McKenna, 34, known as ‘The Mighty Celt’ will be looking to stop any momentum for Eubank as the Irishman comes off a second-round TKO over his opponent Dylan Moran.When is Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna?The fight is live from the Brighton Centre on Friday, March 7.The ring walk for Harlem Eubank and Tyrone McKenna is scheduled for 10pm GMT.What TV channel is Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna on and can it be streamed?Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna will be available to watch on Channel 5.It can also be streamed live on My5.Coverage on TV begins at 9pm but earlier on My5.Alternatively, coverage of the whole card will be available via SunSport’s live blog.Full cardHarlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna Michael Conlan vs Asad Asif KhanDan Toward vs Muzamiru KakandeTom Welland vs Ally B LubanjaHarvey Dykes vs Stefano CaponeBen Andrews vs Navid IranCodie Smith vs Jose PerezMatty Harris vs Kevin EspindolaTommy Welch vs Vaclav PesjarJP O’Meara vs Jose Manuel PerezLucas Roehrig vs Camilo Castagno More

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    Harrowing story of undefeated boxer who ‘lost his mind’ after drugs binge before ‘murdering wife’ and committing suicide

    IT appeared Edwin Valero had the world at his feet as an undefeated champion with a beautiful wife and two children. But outside the ring he was battling a fight against drug addiction which would ultimately cost him his life.Edwin Valero had 27 wins all by KOCredit: AFPEdwin Valero pictured with wife JenniferBut he led a dark life in privateCredit: ReutersValero committed suicide in 2010Credit: AFPWBC president Mauricio Sulaiman told SunSport: “He had unbelievably heavy hands. “Very unfortunately his life ended in tragedy, in controversy, but what happened inside the ring was tremendous by him. “Valero grew up in Merida, Venezuela and began boxing at 12 in a bid to combat the anger that raged inside of him. He had an 86-6 amateur record with 57 knockouts, winning national titles three years in a row before turning professional in 2002. READ MORE IN BOXINGValero broke the record by winning his first 18 fights all by KO in a display of power never-before-seen. He was also becoming somewhat of a myth behind-the-scenes in boxing gyms, regularly KOing sparring partners in chilling fashion. By 20 bouts, Valero was WBA super-featherweight champion and later won the WBC belt in 2009. WBC boss Sulaiman – his father Jose in charge at the time – befriended Valero on the boxer’s rise to stardom. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSulaiman told SunSport: “He was very nice, very quiet. He had a great charisma, macho type, but he was a family man.” Valero shared son Edwin Antonio and Jennifer Roselyne with wife Jennifer.Mike Tyson doesn’t hesitate when revealing heavyweight who would have beaten him Heading into the late 2000s and Valero was making huge waves in the sport, linked with massive fights against the likes of Manny Pacquiao.But he also led a secret life of drink and drugs, which caused a strain on his relationship. In 2010, Valero was accused of assault after his wife was hospitalised with bruises and a damaged lung. The feared fighter denied wrongdoing – while wife Jennifer told cops she hurt herself falling down stairs. Valero’s troubles outside the ring also included being denied a 2009 fight on Pacquaio’s undercard after his visa was rejected due to a DUI in Texas. The boxer continued to KO opponents around the world, from America, Asia and Mexico. But he would celebrate with drug binges back home in Venezuela – something that would have fatal consequences. Valero was one of boxing’s hardest hittersCredit: AFPHe knocked out every one of his opponentsCredit: GettyHe was world champion in two weightsCredit: AFPSulaiman said: “The sky was the limit for Valero because he was young and talented and powerful. “Very unfortunately, he experienced the evil of cocaine. In just a short period of time, he lost his mind.” Valero’s final fight was against Antonio DeMarco in February 2010 in Mexico – he won via ninth-round KO and retained his WBC lightweight title.But just two months later and he was dead alongside his wife.Sulaiman said: “After his fight in Mexico – he fought in Monterrey, Mexico – he flew back to Venezuela and some people introduced him to cocaine and he had a horrible week.”We were contacted by his family and friends and my father was a couple of days away from getting a humanitarian visa so that he could travel to a rehab facility in the United States.”And there was also one in Cuba that was ready to receive him. And unfortunately, history turned that way and it didn’t happen.” Valero’s 24-year-old wife was found stabbed to death on April 18, 2010. Valero walks after being arrested in a police station in 2010Credit: ReutersHe would commit suicide one day laterCredit: ReutersValero was arrested after Jennifer’s body was discovered in a hotel in the city of Valencia, Carabobo.The 27-0 champion – who won every fight by KO – was considered the prime suspect – but he never faced his day in court. Valero was discovered hanging in his jail cell just a day after his arrest – committing suicide only 24 hours after allegedly killing his wife. Reports in Venezuela claimed Valero admitted to hotel security and police that he had murdered his wife.Jennifer’s family accused Valero of being a violent, drug-addicted bully who stopped eating or sleeping before taking it out on his wife.Sulaiman and his dad saw Valero and his family dining out after his last fight – unaware of the horrors that would follow. He said: “I never could have believed what happened.Very unfortunately his life ended in tragedy, in controversy but what happened inside the ring was tremendous by him. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman”I was completely shocked. Heartbroken in disbelief because he was a real good friend.” “He was a very dear, fighter, dear friend. And it’s just a tragedy.” Both Valero and his wife had public burials in Venezuela.Their kids were taken in by Jennifer Carolina’s sister and their daughter later took up amateur boxing in her father’s honour. A 2016 film titled El Inca – Valero’s boxing nickname – was selected as Venezuelia’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.Valero’s brother-in-law – Jennifer’s brother Yoel Finol – also became a boxer and represented Venezuelan at the 2016 Olympics. In the run up to the Rio Games, Finol revealed he had forgiven Valero for his alleged horrors and only began boxing as a kid due to his influence. Finol is now a 3-0 pro bantamweight but he has not fought since 2020.READ MORE SUN STORIESValero remains the WBC’s only champion with a 100 per cent KO ratio with his career in the ring still celebrated to this day. But the questions he left unanswered also still remain.Yoel Finol, left, is Valero’s brother-in-law and an Olympic boxerCredit: Reuters More

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    Tyson Fury’s cousin reveals what Gypsy King said about fighting Anthony Joshua as he gives huge update on boxer’s future

    TYSON FURY has revealed he “CAN’T BE F****D” with boxing – or a multi-million-pound showdown with Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King announced his fifth retirement from the sport in January after losing his unbeaten record in back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYHis latest hanging up of the gloves has seemingly killed off a grudge match with Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSFury’s cousin Andy Lee has revealed he ‘can’t be f****d’ with fighting againCredit: INSTAGRAM@BODYPUNCHERFury, 36, is seemingly happy as Larry with his decision to call it quits, which will allow him to spend more time with his wife Paris and their seven children.And, according to cousin Andy Lee, there’s no sign of Fury making yet another retirement U-turn.The former WBO middleweight champ told iFL TV: “[It’s] just the odd message here and there and he seems vey happy.”[He said], ‘Andy I’m not f****d.’ That’s what he said. ‘I couldn’t be f****d with it.’ He’s very happy.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSWhen asked if he wants to see his cousin lace them up again, Lee added: “As bad as it sounds, it depends what the figure is for Tyson.”It has to motivate him to come out of retirement. He seems very happy.”Boxing fans around he globe are keen for Fury and Joshua to finally settle their score, even though they’re well past their primes.But not Lee, who said: “I don’t really care if they fight each other.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I’d be happy to see them retire or go about their careers separately. If they do fight, I’d be backing Tyson, I think he’d win.”Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is keen to pit Fury, who he recently had a phone call with, against former two-time heavyweight champ Joshua.Anthony Joshua gives cryptic update over future amid Tyson Fury fight talk in interview at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2AJ is refusing to give up on the Battle of Britain, telling IFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.”You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser and there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.” More

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    ‘We’ve always come out victorious’ – Chris Eubank Jr’s cousin goads Conor Benn ahead of ‘family feud’ fight

    HARLEM EUBANK warned cousin Chris’ fight against Conor Benn is a sizeable mismatch – and wants to scrap with the Destroyer himself.The unbeaten Brighton welterweight was due on the undercard when the mega-bout was first announced for October 2022. Chris Eubank Jr stares down Conor BennCredit: GettyBut the scrap was dramatically scrapped with just days to go after it was revealed Benn had failed two drug tests. Now, three years on, it has been rescheduled for April 26 at Tottenham’s stadium with the fight bigger than ever.Benn has had two comeback wins up at the 154lb light-middleweight limit – but Harlem insists nothing can prepare him for what is to come.He told SunSport: “I think it’s a no brainer. Conor hasn’t been in with anyone near that level, let alone that weight class.READ MORE IN BOXING”I mean, you see at 154, you can talk about knocking people out but in a fight it’s different and I think that’s kind of already become clear.”So it’s clearly a mismatch, it’s a fantasy fight because of the names but the weight, and the standard doesn’t align.” Benn tested positive for banned substance clomiphene – which is known to boost testosterone. But he won his drug case and recently had a UK Anti-Doping ban lifted, freeing him to fight on home soil again.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlthough Harlem – robbed of his bout on the undercard three years ago – will believe it when he sees it. He said: “There’s a lot surrounding the fight that’s been controversial over the last three years. “I was there obviously on the undercard on the first fight. It was a very long kind of ordeal even media-wise all the topics around it, you know, the cloudiness around it.”I still can’t see it – like obviously it’s done now – but until they’re in the ring I still can’t see it. “I still won’t believe it until they’re actually in the ring because last time it was already fight week, it was three days out and he failed his drug test.”So yeah, I’ll believe it when they’re in the ring and the bell rings.”Harlem is now 20-0 and returns on Friday against Northern Irishman Tyrone McKenna in Brighton. And his legendary uncle Chris Sr – who sadly lost son Sebastian in 2021 – is actively helping guide his nephew as a mentor. Harlem, 31, said: “He’s on great form at the minute and he’s constantly sending me across snippets of wisdom and I’m gonna use it all as I build and grow as a fighter.It’s gonna be huge and I think I’ll feel that pride and that rivalry on the night as well. And, we’ve always come out victorious so it will be no different.Harlem Eubank”He’s steered me a lot in the sport and been a great role model for me as well. “So I’m looking forward to continuing to shine through the the wisdoms that he’s implanted in me.”I hope to do him proud when I go out there on fight night and put in a performance.”Harlem was only a few months old when uncle Chris drew with Benn in 1993 – three years after his brutal win. And Eubank Jr has been open and candid about losing touch with his dad in recent times – despite always voicing his love and admiration for Sr. It remains to be seen whether the British boxing great will be in his son’s corner against Benn – but Harlem will be. He said: “It’s gonna be historic. Benn against Eubank it’s always been one of those fights that people refer to 20 years later.”It’s gonna be huge and I think I’ll feel that pride and that rivalry on the night as well. And, we’ve always come out victorious so it will be no different.”Benn – unbeaten in 23 bouts – bullishly claims he will KO Eubank before heading back down to welterweight for a world title shot. READ MORE SUN STORIESHarlem – campaigning also at the weight – will be waiting for Benn and fancies a crack at Nigel’s son himself. He grinned: “He says he’s still 147. So if he wants to fight a competitor – which I’m not sure he’s looking to do – I’m 147 and I’m ready to give it to him.”Harlem Eubank faces off with Tyrone McKennaCredit: Getty More

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    Gervonta Davis controversy as hairstylist speaks out after claims too much GREASE caused him to take knee vs Roach

    GERVONTA DAVIS’ hairstylist has hit back after the boxing champion claimed too much GREASE caused him to take a knee against Lamont Roach. Davis kept hold of his WBA lightweight title and unbeaten record after a controversial draw against Lamont Roach in New York. Gervonta Davis’ hairstylist hits back after the boxing legend said grease caused his eyes to burnCredit: instagram @leebthebrandDavis drew against Lamont RoachCredit: AlamyIn round nine, Davis bizarrely took a knee after a delayed reaction to a Roach jab.But referee Steve Willis did not administer a count despite rules stating an official must if the glove or knee touches the canvas. Davis later faced boos from the Barclays Center crowd after blaming too much hair grease in his eyes for the reason he touched down. He said: “I just got my hair done two days ago and she put grease in my s***.READ MORE IN BOXING”So the s*** was like sweating and things like that and the grease coming in my my face.”It burned my eyes type s***, yeah. Damn, why y’all booing like I’m saying bulls***?”Like, this is real facts. Come on, man. Look at my hair, I just got my s*** done.”But it’s all cool, man. You know how it get. They love you, then they hate you. Turn around then they love you again.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDavis’ hairstylist – Lee The Brand – has since spoken out to defend herself. She wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post: “I did his hair WEDNESDAY, It’s SATURDAY! He did press, gym and weigh in. Huge controversy as Paddy Donovan DISQUALIFIED vs Lewis Crocker on wild night of boxing in Belfast”That’s no excuse, how much grease did I use damn.”She then posted a Conditioning Shine product which reads “no grease” on the label. One judge scored the bout 115-113 in favour of Davis with the other two 114-114 a draw – meaning Roach would have won if the knockdown counted. Roach, 29, said: “If you voluntarily take a knee and the ref start counting, it should be a knockdown.”If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight. So, I mean, it is what it is. I’m not banking on that knockdown to win. I just thought I pulled it out.”S***, I hope we can run it back. I want to run it back for sure.”Davis, 30, also opened the door to a rematch and defended his decision to take a knee on social media. He posted: “They took the fight from me and made it a draw becuz I did that bulls*** knee..READ MORE SUN STORIES”But I landed the most punches in the fight..he didn’t even hit me with a punch when I took the knee. “I get it though, I shouldn’t have done that but that hair grease was burning my eyes!”Davis took a knee but a knockdown was not scoredCredit: GettyDavis had his face wiped by his coachesCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Why y’all booing?’ – Gervonta Davis reveals strange reason for taking a knee as Lamont Roach is ‘robbed’ of win

    GERVONTA DAVIS blamed greasy hair product for touching the canvas against Lamont Roach – despite escaping a knockdown. Davis was taken the full 12 rounds and walked away with his WBA lightweight title and undefeated record after a controversial draw. Gervonta Davis blamed greasy hair product for touching the canvas against Lamont RoachDavis touched the canvas but a knockdown was not scoredBut the biggest talking point of the night was not the scorecards, it was the drama that unfolded in round nine. Roach landed a jab on Davis and the champion paused – but after a delayed reaction he touched the canvas with his knee.Touching down with the knee or glove is an automatic count and point deduction. But referee Steve Willis allowed Davis into his corner to get his face wiped down by coaches – to the confusion of everyone watching on. READ MORE IN BOXINGDavis later faced boos from the crowd when he claimed hair product dripping into his eye caused the reaction. He said: “I just got my hair done two days ago and she put grease in my s***.”So the s*** was like sweating and things like that and the grease coming in my my face.”It burned my eyes type s***, yeah. Damn, why y’all booing like I’m saying bulls***?Most read in Boxing”Like, this is real facts. Come on, man. Look at my hair, I just got my s*** done.”But it’s all cool, man. You know how it get. They love you, then they hate you. Turn around then they love you again.”One judge scored the bout 115-113 in favour of Davis while the other two had it 114-114 to result in a majority draw. But had Roach’s knockdown rightly have been scored then he would have walked away with a split-decision win. He said: “If you voluntarily take a knee and the ref start counting, it should be a knockdown.”If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight. So, I mean, it is what it is. I’m not, I’m not banking on that knockdown to win. I just thought I pulled it out.”Unbeaten four-division champion Terence Crawford, 37, claimed Roach was robbed of victory. If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight. So, I mean, it is what it is. I’m not, I’m not banking on that knockdown to win. I just thought I pulled it out.Lamont Roach He posted online: “They robbed that boy and it’s crazy. “I never seen someone take a knee and they don’t count it as a knock down. Must of forgot the rules for tonight.”Reporter Steve Mannix said Davis was fortunate not to be disqualified. Mannix posted: “Texting with three veteran boxing referees. All agree: The knee should have been called a knockdown.”One noted that Tank could have been disqualified for getting his face wiped by his corner.” Both men called for a rematch with Davis wanting to do it back in New York after the Barclays Center draw. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “We can run it back for sure.”Bring it back to New York. Let’s do it again. Let’s have a rematch back in New York. Let’s do it again, baby.”Davis touched the canvas but escaped a knockdown being scoredCredit: GettyDavis got his face wiped by coach Calvin FordCredit: Getty More

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    Gervonta Davis escapes with controversial draw against Lamont Roach as rivals call for rematch

    GERVONTA DAVIS escaped with a controversial DRAW against Lamont Roach – leaving the pair calling for a rematch. Davis kept onto his WBA lightweight title and undefeated record after going the 12 round distance. Lamont Roach and Gervonta Davis fought to a drawCredit: APThe fight really heated up in the second halfCredit: APDavis retains his WBA title and unbeaten record in controversial fashionCredit: APThe two called for a rematchCredit: GettyDavis was left barley recognizable after this punchCredit: AlamyOne judge scored in 115-113 in favour of the American superstar while the other two called it a 114-114 draw. Davis admitted he underperformed but left the door open to a rematch back in New York. He said “I made it competitive, for real. To be honest.”But for sure, Lamont is a great fighter. He got the skills, like I said before, he got punching power.READ MORE IN BOXING”It was learning lesson, you know, shout out to Lamont Roach and his whole team and hopefully we can run it back for sure.”Bring it back to New York. Let’s do it again. Let’s have a rematch back in New York. Let’s do it again, baby.”After Davis faced boos from the Barclays Center crowd, underdog Roach was cheered as he too called for a rematch. Roach said: “I’m just a little disappointed in this decision. I thought I pulled it out.Most read in Boxing”That’s what two skilled fighters get in there and show off their craft. I definitely thought I won but we can run it back. Gervonta is a great fighter.”I thank him for the opportunity to get to show the world to all the people that was doubting on me, all the people that was talking s***, all the fake boxing media, all that s***.”That s*** done flipped upside down, even though I didn’t win tonight, I thought I did. “But it’s a win for me in my book, but we’re not satisfied with that. We need a real W.”Davis, 30, started the bout slow but Roach, 29, was also cautious. It was a battle of the jabs and body work until the second half of the fight when it really kicked into gear. As Davis stood his ground and loaded up on left hands and right hooks, he might have expected Roach to crumble like others before him. But the challenger fought fire with fire, landing combinations and lead left hooks of his own. Davis lands a big left on RoachCredit: APDavis touched the canvas with his kneeCredit: GettyHe claimed it was because hair product got in his eyeCredit: GettyThe fight turned farcical in round nine when Roach landed a jab on Davis and the champion paused before taking a knee. Per the rules, if the glove or knee touches the canvas the referee is to administer a count. But official Steve Willis allowed Davis into his corner to get his face wiped by his coaches without a count or point being deducted. The fight sparked into life afterwards as the two matched each other for the three more remaining rounds. Roach finished the bout on the front foot, landing a big left hook to earn himself a draw. But had the knockdown been rightly called, he would find himself as a two-weight world champ and the first to beat Davis. Roach said: “If you voluntarily take a knee and the ref start counting, it should be a knockdown. Davis wants a rematchCredit: GettyRoach thought he should have wonCredit: Getty”If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight. So, I mean, it is what it is. I’m not banking on that knockdown to win. I just thought I pulled it out.”S***, I hope we can run it back. I want to run it back for sure.”Davis faced more jeers from the crowd as he revealed greasy hair product in his eyes caused him to take a knee. He said: “I just got my hair done two days ago and she put grease in my s***.”So the s*** was like sweating and things like that and the grease coming in my my face.”It burned my eyes type s***, yeah. Damn, why y’all booing like I’m saying bulls***? “Like, this is real facts. Come on, man. Look at my hair, I just got my s*** done.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But it’s all cool, man. You know how it get. They love you, then they hate you. Turn around then they love you again.” More

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    Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach LIVE RESULTS: Fight time and card updates as Tank returns to ring for huge title clash

    GERVONTA DAVIS returns to the ring TONIGHT as he goes head-to-head with Lamont Roach in New York.Tank is looking to defend his WBA lightweight world championship in the blockbuster main event on Amazon Prime PPV.Davis possesses an incredible spotless record after 30 bouts and has produced four devastating knockouts in his last four fights.Should Tank claim victory in his first fight of 2025, it would add more fuel to the fire for a highly-anticipated bout with fellow American Shakur Stevenson.Card start time: 8pm ET/1am GMTMain event start time: 10pm ET/3am GMT (approx.)TV/Stream: Prime PPVFollow our live blog below…About Lamont RoachRoach does not boast the unbeaten record Davis does, but still holds a mighty record.He comes into the fight at 25-1-1.Roach, residing from Washington, DC, lost out on the WBO super featherweight title against Jamal Herring in 2019, but won four on the bounce to recover.He won his first title against Hector Luis Garcia in November 2023, winning the WBA super featherweight title.Davis has been allowed to step up a weight division to fight Davis, and should he win, would have five days to decide if he would want to keep the super featherweight or lightweight title.Copy linkCopiedFull CardHere is how the action is looking for tonight’s card:Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach – main eventJose Valenzuela vs Gary Antuanne RussellAlberto Puello vs Sandor MartinYoenis Tellez vs Julian WilliamsJarrett Hurd vs Johan GonzalezNasheed H Smith vs Tariq GreenGeo Lopez vs Grimardi MachucaCristian Cangelosi vs Jarrod TennantDwyke Flemmings Jr vs Florent DervisDavid Whitmire vs Angel MunozAlexis De la Cerda Landin vs Sharone CarterDeric Davis vs Jamal JohnsonCopy linkCopiedWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Gervonta Davis vs Lamont RoachFight night is LIVE from Barclays Center in Brooklyn as Gervonta Davis takes on Lamont Roach.Davis will be putting his WBA lightweight title on the line.Gervonta “Tank” Davis currently has a shining record of 30-0-0, with 28 KOs.Early predictions do not give Lamont Roach much chance, but he is feeling confident ahead of the fight, saying:“He knows damn well that s*** ain’t gonna happen.”This fight looks to be the first of three Davis will put on this year, reportedly retiring at the end of the year.Copy linkCopied More