Gervonta Davis vs. Rolly Romero | Showtime PPV - May 28, 2022

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[Evander]

Didn't buy any of the latest PPV's involving Fury, Spence and Canelo and I'm certainly not buying this garbage either.
They're asking too much for what they're delivering, PPV's out here are way overpriced.

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Didn't buy any of the latest PPV's involving Fury, Spence and Canelo and I'm certainly not buying this garbage either.
They're asking too much for what they're delivering, PPV's out here are way overpriced.

Kiwi will tell you the same thing about down his side too.

[apollo creed]

Thats how is big money made. Its not their fault if the people spend their hard-earned money.

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Thats how is big money made. Its not their fault if the people spend their hard-earned money.

People crave boxing.

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Showtime Press Release

SHOWTIME SPORTS will chronicle the buildup to the SHOWTIME PPV battle between five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and unbeaten No. 1-ranked contender and mandatory challenger Rolando “Rolly” Romero with a new installment of the Emmy Award-winning series ALL ACCESS.

The two-part series premieres Saturday, May 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME immediately preceding the David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast with the epilogue premiering Saturday, June 4.

ALL ACCESS: DAVIS VS. ROMERO peels back the curtain to reveal how the two fighters prepare to settle their longtime score on Saturday, May 28 live on SHOWTIME PPV in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Davis and Romero have been on a months-long, grudge-fueled collision course filled with verbal sparring and social media taunting and now, as the time nears for them to step into the ring and bring big-time boxing back to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y

., ALL ACCESS sees them at their most candid. Boxing’s hottest attraction, Davis, details his new-found focus and motivation following his decisive victory over Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz last December, while the normally brash and flashy Romero shows an introspective side as he details his upbringing in a dangerous Las Vegas, reflecting on what brought him to this moment.

Filming is underway as Baltimore native Davis prepares with longtime trainer Calvin Ford in Miami, Fla., and proud Cuban American Romero trains in Las Vegas under the tutelage of Bullet Cromwell.

ALL ACCESS: DAVIS VS. ROMERO EPILOGUE will premiere Saturday, June 4 immediately following the conclusion of Stephen Fulton Jr. vs. Danny Roman SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast.

Davis vs. Romero is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions.

[MightyWarrior]

Love this fight, because I love to see Tank fight, and I like the attitude Rolly brings.
Delusional maybe ( tho I thought George Kamboso was too ) but he really thinks he’s going to win this, and he’s a lively puncher, so it’ll be bombs away before he gets flattened, early I guess ( maybe he has a great chin ? He’ll be needing it if he does ) it’s not gonna be boring that’s for sure, and the buildup too - bring it on

[daz74]

Fight gets made: I won’t be purchasing this fight.
Build up and heat starts: I won’t be purchasing this fight.
Week prior to fight night: I won’t be purchasing this fight.
Fight night arrives: The addict within me takes control, and purchases the fight …..

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[apollo creed]

I'm rooting for Rolly. He's a strong-big dude for 135. His major flaw is that he leaves his chin up in the air when and after he punches and Tank may crack it.

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Fight Week!

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Weekly Schedule

Wednesday, May 25

YouTube/Facebook, 2:00 pm ET, Davis vs Romero media workout. There will be a stream on the Showtime social media pages but I’ve never once in my 15 years here seen any real interest in media workouts so probably won’t be bothering.

Thursday, May 26

YouTube/Facebook, 1:00 pm ET, Davis vs Romero press conference. We’ll be here with a stream and all, I expect some good old-fashioned ugly trash talk!

Friday, May 27

YouTube/Facebook, Noon ET, Davis vs Romero weigh-in. We’ll be here with a stream and all, I expect some good old-fashioned SHOVING!

Saturday, May 28

PPV, 9:00 pm ET, Gervonta Davis vs Rolando Romero. You can order this traditionally on cable and satellite, through Showtime online, or through PPV.com online if you’re looking for a streaming option. I am genuinely intrigued by this fight. Maybe it won’t be competitive, maybe Roll E. just gets out-classed badly, but he’s a naturally bigger dude than Tank and can crack. The ol’ puncher’s chance if nothing else, but a legitimate puncher’s chance, I think, especially if Tank has been distracted by his issues with Mayweather Promotions and whatnot leading up to this fight, and maybe hasn’t prepared as he should have. And as much as I don’t like Erislandy Lara vs Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan, I think the other two fights on the undercard should be pretty good.

[Bandog]

Tank by KO in 6-8 rounds.

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[JamesPhilips]

Anyone know the British TV situation on this? There doesn’t even seem to be a thread on the British scene…

[JamesPhilips]

Anyone know the British TV situation on this? There doesn’t even seem to be a thread on the British scene…

[Ruthless-RKO]

Anyone know the British TV situation on this? There doesn’t even seem to be a thread on the British scene…

As it's PPV in US, I expect them to have it on FITE internationally.

But last two weeks on Showtime broadcasts, it's been on PBC youtube channel.. So fingers crossed.

[JamesPhilips]

Anyone know the British TV situation on this? There doesn’t even seem to be a thread on the British scene…

As it's PPV in US, I expect them to have it on FITE internationally.

But last two weeks on Showtime broadcasts, it's been on PBC youtube channel.. So fingers crossed.

Thanks

[KiwiRider]

Didn't buy any of the latest PPV's involving Fury, Spence and Canelo and I'm certainly not buying this garbage either.
They're asking too much for what they're delivering, PPV's out here are way overpriced.

Kiwi will tell you the same thing about down his side too.

Pretty much Ruthie
I am buying Kambosos Haney - top fighters for all the marbles, and two guys on my watch list fighting on the under card.
Otherwise pretty much what you said

[KiwiRider]

I'm rooting for Rolly. He's a strong-big dude for 135. His major flaw is that he leaves his chin up in the air when and after he punches and Tank may crack it.

Noticed that- like he is just begging for the counter uppercut.
If I had to pick his downfall, I would agree fully with that.
But you never know, Tank wasn't that great last time out... longshot.

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Press Release

Super welterweight contender Luis “Cuba” Arias will face Jimmy Williams in a 10-round showdown, while exciting welterweight prospect Jalil “Major” Hackett takes on unbeaten Jose Belloso for a six-round attraction in undercard bouts that will stream live on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube page this Saturday, May 28 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The streaming action will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and lead into the highly-anticipated SHOWTIME PPV lineup headlined by WBA Lightweight Champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, boxing’s hottest young attraction, taking on unbeaten No.1 ranked contender and mandatory challenger Rolando Romero. SHOWTIME has tapped a notable announce team to host the streamed fights on Saturday’s pre-show as veteran combat sports reporter Brian Campbell of MORNING KOMBAT, NBA champion Stephen Jackson of ALL THE SMOKE, and former unified world champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams will call the preliminary action live from the 40/40 Club inside Barclays Center and look ahead to the PPV bouts.

Campbell will also serve as the host of Friday’s live-streamed weigh-in with Jackson and former world champion Raul Marquez breaking down the weights and the fights. Former NBA superstar Tracy McGrady will also join Friday’s weigh-in stream as a special guest from the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page, and the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube page.

The SHOWTIME PPV begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features two division world champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara defending his WBA Middleweight Title against hard-hitting Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan in the co-main event. Plus, sensational young star Jesús “Mono” Ramos faces Luke Santamaría in a 10-round super welterweight showdown, while hard-hitting contender Eduardo Ramírez battles Puerto Rico’s Luis Meléndez in the 10-round super featherweight telecast opener.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, GTD Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale now and can be purchased through seatgeek.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center.

A native of Milwaukee who now trains out of Las Vegas, Mayweather Promotions’ Arias (19-3-1, 9 KOs) will look to bounce back on Saturday night from a split-decision loss to Vaughn Alexander in December. Prior to that fight, Arias had scored a career-best victory in June 2021, as he earned a decision victory over former unified champion Jarrett Hurd on the Mayweather vs. Paul SHOWTIME PPV undercard. Arias has also battled former champion Daniel Jacobs and owns a draw against veteran contender Gabriel Rosado. He will take on New Haven, Connecticut’s Williams (18-7-2, 6 KOs), who also will be looking to return to the win column after dropping a March contest to unbeaten Tyron James. The 35-year-old Williams owns a 2021 victory over former champion Yuri Foreman and has fought everywhere from 140 to 160 pounds throughout his career, having faced top contenders such as Brandun Lee and Abel Ramos.

Hackett (3-0, 2 KOs), a fast-rising prospect in the Mayweather Promotions’ stable, will look to continue his road toward becoming the next great fighter representing Washington, D.C. as he continues his burgeoning pro career on Saturday night. The 19-year-old turned pro in June 2021, scoring a first-round knockout of Angelo Diaz. He followed that up with another first-round knockout in October, before earning a shutout four-round unanimous decision over Darynn Levya in December. He will face off against the fellow unbeaten Belloso (4-0, 4 KOs), who is yet to go the distance since turning pro in June 2021. The 29-year-old is originally from Carson, California and now resides in Arkansas, having most recently stopped Anthony Woods in three rounds in December.

In non-televised undercard bouts, New York-native Arnold Gonzalez (9-0, 5 KOs) will take on Tracey McGruder (6-2, 4 KOs) in a six-round welterweight fight, plus Cincinnati’s Adrian Benton (6-0, 4 KOs) competes in a six-round super lightweight duel versus Mexico’s Jose Antonio Meza (8-6, 2 KOs), while Baltimore’s Cuttino Oliver (1-0, 1 KO) faces South Carolina’s Jahden Lewis (2-1, 1 KO) in a four-round super bantamweight attraction and Baltimore’s Mia Ellis (4-0, 3 KOs) steps in against Haiti’s Jaica Pavilus (2-1, 1 KO) for a six-round lightweight showdown.

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[Bandog]

I think most that bring up criticisms for Tank's opposition is somewhat warranted, but is the reason he hasn't fought Lopez, Haney, Garcia, Kombosis, because he turned down fight offers? I don't know, but at 27, he has time yet.

Floyd Sr claimed Haney tuned up Tank in sparring. Honestly, I think Stevenson will force several guys up to 140 within a year. He may be better than all of them