Lamont Roach calls out Gervonta Davis for picking Jake Paul instead of him

According to several reports, Lamont Roach was next in line to face Gervonta Davis. However, “Tank” has decided to face Jake Paul instead, prompting Roach to react to the unexpected news.

Lamont Roach is not happy at all with Gervonta Davis snubbing him. After it was confirmed “Tank” would face Jake Paul, Roach took to X to express his disgust: “Told ya lol 🦆🦆🦆🦆,” he wrote, with the emojis indicating Davis had “ducked” him.

The announcement of Davis facing Paul took many by surprise. However, it seems the money offered to “Tank” was too attractive to turn down.

Will Lamont Roach face Gervonta Davis after his bout with Jake Paul?

It seems fans will have to wait a little longer for the rematch between Lamont Roach and Gervonta Davis. “Tank” will close out his year with Jake Paul in an unexpected bout no one saw coming.

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Roach and Davis fought in March at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The fight ended in a draw, which is why many fans believed they would meet again this year to decide who is the better lightweight.

On Wednesday, rumors surfaced that Gervonta Davis had accepted a bout against Jake Paul, causing Roach’s immediate reaction. The reports were later confirmed when Netflix, which will be in charge of streaming the fight, announced the matchup between “Tank” and “The Problem Child.”

While Davis’ year is likely to end with the bout against Jake Paul, his rematch with Roach is not off the table. However, it will probably have to wait until 2026 due to his packed schedule.

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Nothing has been confirmed yet, but Davis knows he must continue his career after the exhibition fight against Paul. The most obvious opponent is Roach—and if he refuses to face him, heavy criticism is expected to follow the unbeaten lightweight.

Why is the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis fight going to be an exhibition duel?

There is a huge weight difference between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis. Initially, the influencer was set to face Anthony Joshua in a pro bout, but both sides failed to reach an agreement, forcing him to find another rival.

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Jake Paul competes in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, while Davis fights in the lightweight class. The difference is too large to be sanctioned as a professional bout, which is why it is only scheduled as an exhibition match.