đš SHOCKING PREDICTIONS! Boxing Experts Unveil LAST-MINUTE PICKS for Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont RoachâWho Will FALL in the Ring? đ„đ„
With just two days remaining until the highly anticipated Gervonta âTankâ Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. lightweight title fight on March 1, 2025, at Barclays Center, boxingâs biggest names have weighed in with their final predictions, delivering jaw-dropping insights that could shake the lightweight division to its core. In an exclusive panel hosted by DAZN, featuring boxing legends Floyd Mayweather, Shakur Stevenson, Claressa Shields, and Deontay Wilder, the pros have unveiled their last-minute picks, sparking a frenzy of speculation about which fighter will emerge victoriousâand which will fall in the ring.
The matchup pits Davis, the undefeated WBA lightweight champion with a 30-0 record (28 KOs), against Roach, the determined WBA super featherweight champion stepping up to 135 pounds with a 24-1-1 record. The fight, promoted by Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and broadcast live on SHOWTIME PPV, has already sold over 500,000 pre-orders, with a purse rumored to exceed $5 million for Davis and $200,000 for Roach. The tension between the two fighters, heightened by Davisâ trash talk about Roachâs family and Roachâs vow to âend Tankâs reign,â has set the stage for an explosive showdown captured vividly in the promotional imagery from DAZN, showing Davis landing a punishing left hook on Roach during a sparring session.
During the DAZN panel, held at the Barclays Center media center, the boxing pros delivered their unfiltered opinions, leaving fans on X buzzing with #DavisRoachPicks. Floyd Mayweather, Davisâ former mentor, kicked off the discussion with a bold prediction: âTankâs got this in the bank. Lamontâs tough, but heâs stepping into a lionâs denâGervontaâs speed and power will overwhelm him by the sixth round. Roach doesnât have the knockout juice to match Tank.â Mayweatherâs confidence in Davis, despite their past falling out, aligns with his belief in his protĂ©gĂ©âs knockout potential, but his words have drawn skepticism from some fans.
Shakur Stevenson, the undefeated former lightweight champ, offered a contrasting view, raising eyebrows with his take. âI respect Tank, but Lamontâs got heart and technique. Heâs moving up in weight, but heâs got the IQ to outbox Davisâgive me Roach in a late-round decision, maybe eight or nine. Tankâs overconfident, and that could cost him.â Stevensonâs prediction has ignited debate, with many pointing to Roachâs recent decision wins over Hector Garcia and Jamel Herring as evidence of his resilience.
Claressa Shields, the boxing icon and two-division Olympic gold medalist, brought a fresh perspective, focusing on Roachâs mental edge. âLamontâs been underestimated his whole career, and that fuels him. Davis is a beast, but Roachâs discipline and work ethic could surprise everyoneâIâm picking Roach by a razor-thin split decision. This fightâs closer than people think.â Shieldsâ insight, rooted in her own experience as an underdog, has resonated with fans on social media, with #RoachRising trending alongside #TankDominance.
Deontay Wilder, the former WBC heavyweight champion known for his knockout power, sided firmly with Davis, delivering a prediction that sent chills through the room. âTankâs got the one-punch power to end this earlyâthird round, lights out for Roach. Lamontâs brave, but heâs walking into a buzzsaw. Davis doesnât lose, and he wonât start now.â Wilderâs confidence in Davisâ knockout ability, based on his own experience facing power punchers, has bolstered the narrative of Davis as the overwhelming favorite.
The panelâs predictions, captured in DAZNâs viral montage featuring the faces of Mayweather, Stevenson, Shields, and Wilder alongside action shots of Davis and Roach in the ring, have polarized fans and analysts. Posts on X reflect the divide, with @BoxingFanatic2025 tweeting, âFloyd and Deontay are rightâTankâs unstoppable. Roach doesnât stand a chance,â while @KnockoutQueen2023 countered, âShakur and Claressa see something we donât. Roach could pull off the upset!â The hashtag #ProsPicksDavisRoach has trended for hours, driving engagement and speculation ahead of the fight.
The stakes couldnât be higher for both fighters. Davis, fresh off his knockout win over Ryan Garcia in 2023 and his recent TKO victory over Frank Martin in June 2024, aims to cement his legacy as the face of lightweight boxing. Roach, meanwhile, seeks to shock the world, leveraging his technical boxing skills and underdog status to dethrone Davis and claim a new throne at 135 pounds. The DAZN imagery, with its dynamic shot of Davisâ left hook connecting with Roach, underscores the intensity of the matchup, but the prosâ picks suggest an unpredictable outcome.
As fight night approaches, the boxing world is on edge, eager to see whether Davisâ knockout power or Roachâs heart and strategy will prevail. The $5 million purse for Davis, combined with Roachâs $200,000 payout, adds financial intrigue to the drama, with both fighters vowing to leave it all in the ring. Will one of these legends fall, as the pros predict, or will the fight defy expectations? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-fight analysis on March 1, 2025, with real-time reactions available on X under #DavisRoach. This clash of titans, backed by the pro picks of Mayweather, Stevenson, Shields, and Wilder, promises to be a defining moment in lightweight boxing history.