Champion Boxer Shawn Porter Analyzes Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach and Predicts Winner

Shawn Porter isn’t letting fans sleep on the Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs. Lamont Roach showdown this weekend at the Toyota Center in Houston. With speculations that this could be the last time we see Tank in the ring, Porter shared his insights on the bout. He believes it could be closer than what people have been predicting.

This is not the first time that the undefeated WBA lightweight champion has fought Roach. According to Porter, the history between the fighters will play a role in its outcome.

“This might be a fight until he gets hit. Then again, he’s tasted that before, so if he gets hit and doesn’t go away, we got a fight on our hands, you know,” said Porter.

Davis and Roach have fought each other as young amateurs with Tank winning on both occasions. They have even even trained together at one point. The familiarity could work in the favor of either of the fighters, though Porter believes Roach will have an edge as he knows what it’s like to face Davis’ power.

Either way, a great bout is on the cards when the two step into the ring this Saturday.

However, not everyone is happy with this matchup. Conor Benn called out Tank for making a fight no one wants to see.

Benn rips into Tank

Throughout the buildup to his fight with Roach, Davis has made no secret of his frustration with boxing, constantly hinting at retirement.

“I’m fed up with the sport,” he had said.

These comments have sparked some backlash, with Benn calling out Davis for taking what he views as the easy route.

“You know these other fighters that he should be fighting, you know he don’t want those fights! He wants to retire,” said Benn.

Boxing has always had this problem. While the decentralized model of the sport allows for better remuneration and profits for the fighters, it also allows those in a privileged position to dictate their matchups.