GERVONTA DAVIS’ controversial draw with Lamont Roach could be overturned following a “technical issue.”
Unbeaten Tank, 30, took a voluntary knee during the ninth round of the scrappy fight in New York on Saturday.
Gervonta Davis took a knee in the 9th round against Lamont Roach[/caption]
Veteran boxing referee Steve Willis began the count, but then inexplicably stopped and ruled it was not a knockdown.
The New York State Athletic Commission are now reviewing the fight.
They have confirmed tech issues prevented instant replay from being used in round nine.
The statement read: “During the round in question, following the commission’s request for the replay video, there was a technical issue preventing the commission from receiving it within the allotted time to review.
“Therefore, the referee’s in-ring decision was relied upon and the fight continued.
“The commission is dedicated to preserving the integrity of combative sports and is committed to working with all promotions and production teams — on behalf of the athletes, officials, and fans – to ensure technical issues do not occur in the future that prevent the delivery of ringside instant replay feeds to the commission’s officials when needed.”
Following the contest, Davis claims he took a knee because grease from his hair had seeped into his eye.
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