The New York State Athletic Commission said in a statement to ESPN, “It is” reviewing the case “on Saturday’s proud Davis-Lamont Roach Rach WBA Lightweight Littet.
“Tank” Davis, one of the top stars of boxing, descended by a punch after a knee in Round 9. Referee Steve Willis started counting correctly, but when he reached three, he stopped and he knocked on it.
If Willis followed the rules and called Nockdown, Rachch would have won through the decision. Instead, the WBA Junior Light Davis (30–0-1, 28 KO) was an prohibitive-20,000 favorite, per ESPN condition.
The two judges scored 114–114, while a third judge scored 115–113 for Davis.
A spokesman for the Commission said, “During the under consideration, after the Replay video request, there was a technical issue, which prevents the Commission from receiving it within the time allotted for reviews.” “Therefore, the referee’s in-ring decision was trusted and the fight continued.
“The Commission is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the combative Games and committed to all promotion and production teams from athletes, officials and fans – to ensure that there are no technical issues in the future that prevent the commission officials to prevent the distribution of ring registered instant replays.”
Davis of Baltimore said that after the bout, he kneiled, because on Thursday a child treatment “My eyes were burnt.” Davis was also allowed to wipe his eyes with a towel to his corner, which is prohibited during the round. Only the referee has the right to stop the action. This is the second major event that includes the New York Commission in the previous year. In April, boxing star Ryan Garcia’s disturbed win over Devin Honey was overturned in a competition after conducting a positive test for a restricted substance. The Commission also suspended him for a year and imposed seven figures on him.
“I am wondering if the commission changes only when you complain and cry like Honey or they really care about the integrity of the game!” Garcia posted on X on Sunday. “Nothing against the tank, but since the Commission changes my victory, they should change this victory for rush.”
The bout contract included a rematch clause for Davis when he was not winning. The 30 -year -old said on X on Monday that he was “insisting for rematch” soon in late May.
“If you take a knee and the referee begins, it should be a knockdown,” Rach (25–1-2) said after the bout. “If this is a knockdown, I win the battle.”
Washington DC’s Roach, 29,30 pounds remain WBA Titleholder. He has given number 5 status in Junior Lightweight by ESPN.
Davis ESPN’s number 1 is lightweight and number 8 pound-for-pound boxer.
