Boxer Lamont Roach Gunning To KO Gervonta Davis, Wants Shakur Stevenson After

Boxer Lamont Roach says his January bout in opposition to Gervonta Davis would be the combat of the 12 months … telling TMZ Sports activities he is gunning to shock the world and hand Tank the primary L of his profession!

We spoke with the 25-1 fighter forward of his upcoming matchup with Tank, who will likely be defending his light-weight title in Houston, TX.

Some would possibly take into account it a mismatch … contemplating Tank is likely one of the greatest stars in boxing, whereas Roach remains to be on the rise.

However, very like Eddie Hearn not too long ago mentioned in regards to the matchup, Roach is a good fighter … and he tells us he desires to place Davis to sleep.

“I anticipate it to be the fight of the year, honestly, ” the 29-year-old informed us. “Like I said, for all those who don’t know, I can boogie. I’m in there, I’m in my zone. I’m in my jam when I’m in the ring. It is what it is. I’m gonna surprise a lot of people and I’m damn sure gonna shock a lot of people when I win.”

“No matter how it go, I’m gonna be training to make sure I’m able to knock him out in any round.”

As soon as he handles enterprise, Roach — who turned professional in 2014 — informed us he desires to take a crack at Shakur Stevenson … so he can turn out to be unified champion.

“He’s a very good fighter. After I beat Tank, I would love to fight him,” Roach mentioned of Shakur. “That’s my goal. I just want to fight the best to prove that I’m the best.”

Vasiliy Lomachenko is one other identify on Roach’s record.

If anybody desires to query his lofty targets, Roach has a message for all of the doubters.

“I actually do this. I’m on this level for a reason,” Roach mentioned.