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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Chris Wilson

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Wba clarifies controversial gervonta davis vs lamont roach decision - Caught on Camera

The fight ended in a controversial draw, with two judges scoring it 114-114 - (Getty Images)

An article on the WBA’s website has attempted to defend Steve Willis following the referee’s decision to not award a knockdown during the controversial draw between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr.

Davis and Roach faced off for the WBA lightweight title on 1 March, with Davis requiring a highly contentious majority draw decision in order to defend his title.

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