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What happened?
Gervonta Davis blamed hair product for taking a knee in his fight with Lamont Roach, despite escaping a knockdown. The WBA lightweight champion walked away with his title and an undefeated record after a controversial draw.
The drama
In round nine, Roach landed a jab on Davis, causing the champion to pause before touching the canvas with his knee. Referee Steve Willis allowed Davis to have his face wiped down by his corner, leading to confusion among viewers.
Unusual explanation
After the fight, Davis faced boos from the crowd when he claimed that hair product dripping into his eye caused the reaction. He explained, "I just got my hair done two days ago and she put grease in my s***. So the s*** was like sweating and things like that and the grease coming in my face."
Controversial decision
One judge scored the bout 115-113 in favor of Davis, while the other two had it 114-114, resulting in a majority draw. Had Roach's knockdown been scored, he would have won by split decision.
Reactions and calls for a rematch
Unbeaten four-division champion Terence Crawford claimed Roach was robbed of victory, with reporter Steve Mannix stating that Davis was fortunate not to be disqualified. Both fighters are now calling for a rematch, with Davis keen on having it back in New York.
