The WBA lightweight championship is at stake as Gervonta “Tank” Davis faces Lamont Roach Jr. in a thrilling 12-round clash set for Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, with the ring walk anticipated around 10 p.m. ET. This matchup was originally scheduled for December but faced a delay. Davis has a history of victories against Roach, winning both their amateur encounters back in 2010.
Davis is currently a strong -2000 favorite (risk $2,000 to win $100), while Roach holds odds of +1040. The total rounds over/under is set at 8.5, with the Over priced at +104 and the Under at -132. Gambling enthusiasts should check SportsLine’s expert predictions before making their bets.
Why You Should Bet on Davis
Davis, at 30, is defending his title for the sixth time, coming off an eighth-round knockout win over Frank Martin in June 2024. He currently boasts a four-fight knockout streak, with 20 of his last 21 victories ending in KOs. Known as a versatile fighter, he has earned titles in three divisions, namely lightweight, junior lightweight, and junior welterweight.
His career stats include a perfect record of 13-0 with 12 knockouts in world title fights, marking a 93% knockout rate.
Why You Should Bet on Roach
Roach, 29, embarked on his professional career in 2014 and currently holds a record of 25 wins (10 by knockout), 1 loss, and 1 draw. He’s the WBA junior lightweight champion and is riding a six-fight winning streak since his only defeat in 2019. He has bravely moved up a weight class to face Davis while holding onto his title.
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Current Betting Picks
As per Nagel, he has a strong inclination towards the over on rounds, along with details that could lead to odds returning above +2000. Don’t miss out on his insights before placing your bets!
For information on various ongoing betting sites, please refer to the attached sportsbook table.
