why was it so easy when he fought Frank Martin Frank Martin was uh inexperienced and nervous you know it is it is what it is it's it's going to be a different fight when I'm in there he's going to be a different fighter uh Frank Martin was the latest victim to fall to tank Davis suffering a devastating knockout on June 15th at the MGM Grand Garden arena in Las Vegas Martin just like Lamont Roach had hoped to be the first to hand Davis a career defeat and take home the WBA lightweight title instead Davis showed
once again why he's one of boxing's most dangerous Fighters finishing Martin in the eighth round with a well-timed punishing shot we going to coner everybody know what I'm to do uh if you don't then [ __ ] you going to be in full surprise I know he won't be surprised following the fight Martin has opened up in a recent interview revealing just what trouble Lamont Roach might be in he's got power Martin said he does a great job at Landing the big shot he knows how to land that shot and hit guys on the button
to get them out of there he emphas Iz Davis's accuracy as a key Difference Maker saying he's an accurate puncher and knows how to land that shot these words may seem simple but coming from someone who experienced tanks power firsthand they're heavy with meaning Martin is No rookie he's a well schooled fighter with solid fundamentals yet even he couldn't handle what tank brought to the table I say n round what I say ninth round you said nin yeah what's your response to that Lamont look he got scared look he look that night I'm telling you
saying you going down in the night roach has been vocal about his determination claiming he's ready to shock the world my mindset is to beat him he told boxing scene roach seems to be thriving on the underdog role feeling counted out by fans but no amount of bravado can change the facts Davis is coming off a knockout win over a strong contender in Martin and has an unbeaten record of 30 zero with 28 Knockouts roach on the the other hand is moving up in weight and facing a fighter who is at the peak of his
powers Martin's experience should serve as a warning on its own the fight against Davis wasn't one-sided Martin had his moments in the first seven rounds but when tank found his rhythm the fight quickly turned in his favor it wasn't just raw power it was precision and timing yeah man I mean it it's going to go tank going to be losing the first three rounds then he's going to download the data then he going to knock this dude out in round seven or eight then he going to do the back flip then Jim Gray's on get
in the ring or Caleb plants ha wife and say who do you want next and tanks going to say I want all those guys and they're going to go to the press conference and Elliot setbacks going to say who do you want next he say I want all the guys Martin's comments about Davis knowing how to hit guys on the button highlight this perfectly Davis doesn't just throw bombs hoping for a lucky connection he dissects his opponents waiting for the perfect moment to land a decisive blow for roach the psychological battle may be just as
important important as the physical one Davis has a reputation for breaking his opponent's will before breaking their bodies even if a fighter survives his early power shots the mental strain of knowing that one mistake could end the night is enough to wear anyone down roach and Davis have history having fought in the amateurs but that familiarity may not work in roach's favor tank has evolved into a more complete fighter and his confidence only seems to grow with each victory yeah [Music] than all day bab all day he roach's recent success shouldn't be overlooked he captured
his Junior lightweight title in November 2023 by defeating Hector Luis Garcia and successfully defended it against furgal MCC but those fights are a world apart from what he's walking into on March 1st Davis isn't just a champion he's a three division title holder with a reputation as one of the most feared punchers in boxing the jump from 130 lb to 135 lbs is significant but it's not just about size it's about dealing with the speed power and experience of an elite level opponent and I promise you now I promise you you better leave them home
you better leave the females home on my mother you better leave a female home and the kids on my mother the buildup to this fight has been filled with tension roach's Camp led by his father and trainer Lamont Roach senior knows they're facing an uphill battle while they've expressed respect for Davis there's an undeniable sense that they feel overlooked roach Jr has said this Camp is different because I feel like they are counting me out but being counted out isn't the same as being underestimated Davis doesn't take anyone lightly and roach will need to bring
more than just determination to the ring Davis's win over Martin wasn't just another notch on his belt it was a statement it marked his 30th professional Victory and solidified his reputation as one of boxing's pound-for-pound best I think he actually took this fight for the nayay is and all this and all the people talking [ __ ] about the fight I think he actually took the fight cuz he know that I'm I'm a dog and um he want to prove his skills against the dog so I'm going show y'all what what happens when two dogs
get in the ring his knockout power is no secret but what's becoming increasingly clear is his ability to adapt and execute a game plan Martin's acknowledgement of Davis's accuracy underscores just how dangerous tank is he doesn't just throw punches he lands them with intent and Precision however Lamont Roach Jr is making it clear that he's not stepping into the ring with tank Davis just to be another name on Davis's growing list of Knockouts roach isn't shy about addressing the comparisons to Frank Martin roach believes he's a completely different challenge for Davis and he's vocal about
it respectfully I'm not Frank Martin Frank Martin started boxing when he was what 15 roach said in an interview with Naji grampus on cigar talk Premier Boxing Champions actually lists Martin's start at 17 I'm not looking at Lamont the way that everybody else look at Lamont like I know I know Lamont is a really good fighter I'm not this this ain't no Frank Martin that's that's all I'm going say yeah yeah a real good fight for roach the distinction is critical he's implying that Martin's later start in boxing left him at a disadvantage especially against
a fighter as dangerous and Polished as Davis roach who's been in the sport since childhood considers his experience to be a key factor roach elaborated on Martin's lack of experience by saying Frank Martin don't got the experience that he needed as everybody could see it's not like that I'm just talking [ __ ] or nothing like that he didn't have the experience to be in there with someone is skilled or as experienced as tank it's a fair critique while Martin came into the Davis fight with a spotless record he didn't have a long history of
facing Elite competition that Gap in experience was evident when Davis found his timing and dropped Martin in the eighth round um you think that um the boxing fans is kind of hypocritical when they beg for fighters to there to be great but if they see it from your point of you instead of javant being being frustrated with javant tang Davis you stepping up you ding to be great and they they won't be frustrated if they look at from your point of view roach didn't stop there he went on to assert that he's on the same
level as Davis in nearly every aspect I got the same skill level as tank I got the same experience as tank I got the reflexes I have the ability I damn sure got the IQ that's a bold claim especially considering Davis's resumee tanks 30 zero record with 28 Knockouts speaks for itself but roach seems unfazed he's not just talking about surviving Davis's power he's talking about matching him in every category can you see who it is hey who is the dude who is the dude and that right there is perhaps the most important part of
roach's confidence comes from his durability I think I got hit on my [ __ ] a couple times ain't nobody ever dropped me roach said it's true that he's known for having a solid chin even in his lone career loss to Jamal herring in 2019 roach insists he wasn't truly knocked down a counterright hook from Herring dropped roach but the referee ruled it a slip after seeing roach's foot come up the fact that Lamont Roach is as familiar with tank Davis as he is it goes beyond them fighting in the amateurs they've spent time and
camp together he's been a the ref saw that my foot came up and I Tri that's why he didn't call it a knockdown roach explained it's this kind of toughness that roach believes will set him apart from Davis's past opponents he knows that many of Davis's opponents didn't just lose physically they were beaten mentally before the final bell rang but roach is determined not to let that happen to him his mindset is clear if he's going to lose it won't be because he crumbled under pressure or got caught off guard roach also acknowledged Davis's power
something that no fighter can afford to overlook Davis knockout ratio is staggering and only two opponents German morz and Isaac Pitbull Cruz have ever made it to the final Bell with him there's a rematch clause people so get ready for two fights but yes and after I beat him the second time I probably would ask WBA to let me go up to 140 and and fight Brio it's worth noting that Davis was dealing with a hand injury during the cruise fight which likely contributed to his inability to score a knockout that fight was a test
of Tank's ability to adapt when things don't go his way and he passed it for roach that adaptability is one of Davis's most dangerous traits but despite all of Davis's strengths roach still sees areas he can exploit the ones that I do know I'll try to exploit roach said however he's not under any Illusions about the challenge ahead it's not going to be easy we all know that he's a hell of a fighter that kind of respect is refreshing in a sport often dominated by Trash Talk roach isn't claiming to have some secret formula to
defeat Davis he's just confident in his own abilities and prepared to put them to the test would you be content if you won this in as your last fight or n still some more heads you got to put on the wall yeah it's definitely some more heads uh on wall Lamont Roach Jr has never been the type to sit back and let his fists do all the Talking whether it's in the ring or stirring the pot on social media roach isn't afraid to make noise especially with tank Davis in his sights their upcoming Showdown on
March 1st is more than just a fight for a title it's a fight for pride and Redemption their rivalry dates all the way back to their amateur days in 2011 when Davis got the better of roach twice those losses have clearly stuck with roach and this fight is his long awaited chance to settle the score over the years both Fighters have carved out impressive professional careers but Davis has undoubtedly risen to Superstar status now roach is determined to rewrite history by doing what no one else has done beating tank and taking his belt no I
think lamon roach is a terrific fighter he might be a little over his head with uh with uh javante Davis javante Davis is uh I mean to say the least he's a beast he really is uh he's a tremendous fighter he's a the Rivalry between the two heated up in a very public way on Valentine's Day roach ever the provocator kicked things off with a bold post on Twitter his poem roses are red violets are blue March 1st sounds like and the new wasn't just playful banter it was a direct challenge it let the world
know he was coming for Davis's WBA lightweight title but if roach thought Davis would let that slide he was mistaken Davis quickly clapped back with a poem of his own roses are red violets are blue March 1st sounds like don't worry baby you'll be home soon from the hospital it was classic tank sharp ruthless and loaded with intimidation The Exchange went viral with fans eagerly dissecting every word and taking sides in the Rivalry with all this tension in the air the Barkley Center in Brooklyn is shaping up to be the perfect Battleground for their long
awaited Clash fans are full of anticipation for what promises to be a high stakes No Holds Barred Showdown for roach this fight is a chance to silence the the doubters and prove he belongs at the top of the lightweight division for Davis it's about maintaining his dominance and putting another exclamation mark on his undefeated record however despite the noise roach is making not everyone is convinced he can pull off the upset teren Crawford one of boxing's most respected voices and a current Welterweight Champion weighed in with a dose of skepticism he know what he up
against when he fight Shakur or Kean you know what I mean he want to fight these guys that everybody in the world know that ain't going give them no no fight they not mentally there you know what I mean they might have a little skills here and there but mentally wise they not going to be in an interview with fight hype Crawford broke down his thoughts on Davis's opponents and questioned whether roach has the mental toughness to endure a full fight with tank they might have a little skills here and there but mentally they're not
going to be able to keep it up that whole fight Crawford said coming from a fighter as experienced and battl tested as Crawford those words carry weight Davis has a reputation for wearing his opponents down both physically and mentally as the rounds go [Music] on if roach doesn't have the resilience to stay sharp under that kind of pressure Crawford's prediction could prove accurate Crawford didn't stop there either he mentioned Shakur Stevenson and kesan Davis as two fighters he believes could pose a bigger threat to tank by highlighting those names Crawford indirectly downplayed roach's chances and
suggested that roach might not have the complete package necessary to hand Davis his first loss it's a pointed critique but one that's not entirely surprising given Davis's track record of dominating even highly skilled Challengers two undefeated what come on man tell me what Bel you know boxing you forgot Deon Haney is UND Undisputed Deon Haney got all the belts he did Champ nobody else to Champ I'm going come up here where the big boys at all right I'll welcome still roach isn't the type to be rattled by outside opinions if anything he thrives on the
doubters and the naysayers the more people question him the more motivated he seems to become roach's mentality heading into this fight is simple he doesn't just want to win he wants to shock the world while Davis is no stranger to trash talk this particular rivalry seems to have taken on a more personal Edge perhaps it's the shared history from their amateur days or maybe it's roach's Relentless confidence but there's an intensity here that goes beyond the usual pre-fight banter David known for his icy composure and devastating power will be looking to make a statement with
this fight and if roach isn't ready for tanks blend of speed power and ring IQ things could go downhill quickly I don't know Lam on roach but you know when you look at Shakur Stevenson when you're looking at you know these other Fighters that he should really be fighting you know he don't want to do them fights he don't he wants to retire yeah yeah so don't come and so yeah but don't come and to come at me that said roach's determination shouldn't be underestimated he's shown time and time again that he's not afraid of
tough challenges this is the biggest stage of his career and he's embracing it with open arms whether or not he can back up all the talk remains to be seen but one thing is certain roach isn't coming to Brooklyn to play it safe what who said that you said what you said what yeah that's why I've been waiting for the [ __ ] to talk how much you want back how much you want to back cuz I came up here alone how much I want back how much you tank Davis has been making it clear
that he's taking his upcoming fight against Lamont Roach Jr as seriously as ever with the fight date locked in for March 1st Davis has fully immersed himself in intense training determined to stay at the top of his game while the Rivalry has been heated with plenty of Trash Talk Davis showed a balanced mix of confidence and respect in his recent comments on Amazon Prime's gloves are off pre-fight program during the interview Davis didn't hold back his words were straight to the point acknowledging roach's skill set while making it clear he's well aware of all the
pre-fight chatter he's a solid fighter it's going to be great come watch the fight Davis said but it was what he added next that Drew attention all that and I see what you said talking about if you knock me out you're going to do this all right now I saw it I saw it better be ready fam yeah Davis's comment sent a clear message to Roach he's watching he's listening and he's not taking anything for granted roach may have been vocal on social media but Davis is making it known that words won't win the fight
at this stage of his career Davis knows that preparation is everything he's built his reputation not just on raw power but also on his sharp ring IQ which he's used time and again to dismantle opponents one of the most striking aspects of Davis's approach leading up to this fight is how measured he's been while known for his aggressive style and explosive Knockouts Davis has also matured as a fighter over the years he understands that a single misstep in the ring can turn the tide of a fight instantly against a hungry determined opponent like roach there's
no room for complacency and that's exactly why Davis has been in full Grind Mode during training camp hey hey get insiders close to Davis's Camp have also noted that his sparring sessions have been more intense than ever with his team pushing him to his limits Davis is leaving no stone unturned in his preparation his dedication is clear he's not just training to win he's training to make a statement but while Davis has shown respect for roach's abilities there's an underlying intensity that can't be ignored he's not just preparing to outbox roach he's preparing to send
a message to the rest of the lightweight division a dominant performance on March 1st would further cement his place at the top and silence any critics who think roach has a shot at pulling off an upset for Davis this fight is another opportunity to showcase his Evolution as a fighter his ability to adapt in the ring is one of his greatest strengths whether he's forced to go the distance or finds an opening for a knockout Davis is known for making quick adjustments and capitalizing on his opponent's mistakes roach with all his confidence in bravado will
have to contend with one of the most dangerous finishers in the sport it's also worth noting that Davis thrives Under Pressure the bright lights the big stage the trash talk it's all fuel for the fire he's been in high stakes fights before and every time he's risen to the occasion this fight is no different if anything the added tension only seems to sharpen his Focus over he going he going to pay for it I guarantee he pay for it I guarantee he for it I guarantee calm down as March first approaches all eyes will be
on Davis to see how he handles the challenge roach brings to the table with his experience power and intense preparation tank is locked in and ready for whatever comes his way while he's shown respect for roach's abilities make no mistake Davis is stepping into that ring with one goal to leave Victorious and with his title intact and if his words or any indication he's prepared to do whatever it takes to make that happen how do you think this plays out in the ring share your thoughts below and don't forget to like And subscribe to the
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