Lamont Roach slams Tank Davis ahead of Jake Paul fight

On November 14, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Jake Paul vs Tank will headline a Most Valuable Promotions fight card live on Netflix.

This 10-round exhibition has attracted considerable criticism, primarily due to the significant weight disparity between the fighters.

Lamont Roach was ready to face Davis after their controversial draw, but this new move by Davis has angered Roach, who recently spoke to the media, taking aim at the fight, while accusing Davis of ducking him.

Lamont Roach Slams Tank Davis Ahead of Tank vs Jake Paul on Nov. 14

Discussing Tank vs Jake Paul, Roach said: “He went and took a circus show fight, and you know, he said he was gonna retire. I believe him.”

When asked why Roach believes Jake Paul vs Tank is a circus show fight, he said: 

“It’s just for s***s and giggles. Jake Paul’s f***ing 200 pounds, and he’s whatever he is, so…”

Roach was also asked if he believes Davis has ducked him: 

“For sure, you can call a spade a spade, for sure,” said Roach.

“We’re contracted to fight, and you go and take another fight, you breach that contract, and you go take another fight, that’s a clear duck, added Roach.”

Tank vs Jake Paul exhibition rules

At a New York press conference, the rules for this exhibition were revealed by MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian:

• Both fighters will wear 12-ounce gloves.
• The weight limit for the fight will be 195 pounds.
• Three ringside judges will score the contest.

Bidarian explained to the press:

“There will be a victor because the fighters have agreed, and the commission has approved,” revealed Bidarian when speaking to the press in attendance.

“[There will be] a maximum weight of 195 pounds for this exhibition. The fight will be contested over 10 three-minute rounds, and when Tank and Jake enter the squared circle to go to battle, they will be wearing 12-ounce gloves.”

Tank vs Jake Paul full fight card

• Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul, exhibition, 10 rounds
• Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin, 12 rounds, for Baumgardner’s WBO/IBF/WBA women’s super featherweight title
• Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka, 12 rounds, for Russell’s WBA super lightweight title
• Ellie Scotney vs Mayelli Flores, 10 rounds, for Scotney’s WBA, WBO, IBF, WBA women’s super bantamweight unification
• Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos, 10 rounds, for Valle’s WBC women’s strawweight title
• Avious Griffin vs Cesar Francis, 8 rounds, welterweights

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