Who is Lamont Roach’s mother Tia Roach? Explaining Gervonta Davis’ reaction at press conference

Gervonta Davis was quite reserved when expressing himself in front of Lamont Roach's mother at the pre-fight press conference.

Who is Lamont Roach’s mother Tia Roach? Explaining Gervonta Davis’ reaction at press conference

Gervonta Davis avoided crass comments in front of Lamont Roach's mother (Image via FightMag/Instagram)

The boxing community is filled with many exciting superstars. Boxers like Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson consistently generate significant buzz in the lightweight category. Recently, ‘Tank’ Davis captured attention again, but not for his usual trash-talking. Instead, it was for a heartwarming moment before his fight against Lamont Roach.

Gervonta Davis currently holds the prestigious title of WBA lightweight champion. On the other hand, Lamont Roach proudly claims the title of WBA super featherweight champion. Both boxers have fascinating and distinct journeys within the sport of boxing. Roach, at the age of 29, attributes much of his success to the unwavering support of his family, who have played a pivotal role in shaping his career.

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Roach’s parents, including his mother, Tia Roach, always witnessed cheering for her eldest son during his fights. Her unwavering support has remained a source of motivation for him. On the other side, his father has played a pivotal role in shaping his athletic prowess, alongside his cousin, Bernard Roach, who has also contributed significantly to Roach’s training regimen.

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Last night, the pre-fight press conference was filled with excitement. As such, ‘Tank’ Davis and his 29-year-old challenger sat for the final conversation before their fight. This event garnered a lot of attention. Interestingly, it was not only because of the fighters’ reputations, but also due to the WBA lightweight champion’s unexpected reluctance to make any sharp comments about his opponent.

Why was Gervonta Davis hesitant to trash talk in front of Tia Roach?

Gervonta Davis has remained an unstoppable force in professional boxing since his debut. One of the key reasons for his success is his ability to effectively neutralize the formidable challenges he faces. In his most recent matches, Davis has fought and defeated two of the most exciting emerging fighters, Ryan Garcia and Frank Martin, ending both of their perfect records in the process.

Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach face-off
Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach face-off (Image via X)

Generally, most professional combat sports athletes are not known for their humility, especially when it comes to engaging in brutal trash talk. Davis, with an illustrious professional career, has often mocked his scheduled opponents. However, in a departure from his usual behavior, Davis remained calm ahead of his upcoming fight against Lamont Roach.

Why do you bring her (your mom)?…. I am now (shy)…because your mom is right there.

Gervonta Davis via pre-fight presser

Notably, Davis wasn’t born into a family of luxuries. Despite facing many adversities, the WBA lightweight champion has risen to the impressive stature he holds today. Interestingly, Davis has credited much of his success to his mother, Kenya Brown. As he watched his upcoming opponent’s mother come in to support her son, ‘Tank’ mindfully avoided making any harsh comments about Roach.

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