Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach Jr new date ‘targeted’ for March

The next match of Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. will no longer take place on December 14. The world title fight, previously confirmed to take place at Toyota Center in Houstonhas been postponed. A new “target date” is reportedly set for March 1.

Gervonta “Tank” Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) was in action in June when he TKO’d Frank Martin in the eighth round to retain his WBA lightweight title. Last week, the Baltimore native celebrated his 30th birthday.

Lamont Roach Jr (25-1-1, 10 KOs) is a current WBA super featherweight champion who is moving up a weight class to challenge Davis. The 29-year-old Washington, DC native also stopped Feargal McCrory in the eighth round in June, making the first successful defense of his belt.

In addition to the main event, Philadelphia’s Stephen Fulton (22-1, 8 KOs) and Brandon Figueroa (25-1-1, 19 KOs) of Weslaco, TX were on hand for a rematch between the former champions. Additionally, former champion Jermall Charlo (33-0, 22 KOs) of Lafayette, Louisiana was also expected to make his ring appearance on Davis vs. Roach subcard.

A new date was reported by Keith Idec of Uncrowned via post on X. Premier Boxing Champions, who had previously confirmed the location and venue for December 14, are yet to make a formal announcement.