{"id":473465,"date":"2026-02-11T19:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/473465\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:29:16","slug":"lamont-roach-sr-weighs-in-on-whether-son-can-crack-shakur-stevensons-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/473465\/","title":{"rendered":"Lamont Roach Sr. Weighs In on Whether Son Can Crack Shakur Stevenson’s Code"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Shakur Stevenson becoming one of boxing\u2019s most heralded stars, many challengers are lining up to unseat him from his perch. One man in particular believes that his fighter has exactly what it takes to hand Stevenson his first professional loss.<\/p>\n

Lamont Roach Sr. recently stated that his son Lamont Roach Jr. can defeat Stevenson, and expressed why he was so confident that his son is up for the daunting task.<\/p>\n

\u201cSame reason why he had what it took to do that with Gervonta Davis,\u201d Lamont Roach Sr. told David Greisman of Boxing Scene. <\/a><\/p>\n

\"Lamont<\/p>\n

Lamont Roach | IMAGO \/ ZUMA Press Wire<\/p>\n

Roach Jr’s bout against Gervonta Davis ended in controversy<\/p>\n

Last March at the Barclays Center in New York, Roach Jr and Davis fought to a controversial draw<\/a>. During the fight, Davis struggled to find his rhythm against the tactical approach of Roach, who moved up from super featherweight to challenge for the WBA Lightweight World Title. <\/p>\n

While a rematch was initially targeted for late 2025 in Las Vegas, Davis instead chose to take on Jake Paul. Due to his ongoing legal issues, the fight was called off with Anthony Joshua taking his place.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s going to apply the same way,\u201d Roach Sr said. \u201cLamont was a very elite amateur. I think a lot of people forgot that. He was a 12-time national champion, Golden Glove champion at 17 years old, USA champion, and an outstanding boxer in the tournament.”<\/p>\n

\"Lamont<\/p>\n

Lamont Roach Jr. (left) and Gervonta Davis (right) trade left hands. | IMAGO\/ZUMA Press Wire<\/p>\n

\u201cHe signed right up to Golden Boy [Promotions] straight out of amateurs at 18. He was very accomplished, and he went on to the pros and became a world champion. His ring IQ, his ability to make adjustments, his conditioning.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roach Jr has an advantage because of his familiarity with Stevenson<\/p>\n

Roach Sr. also said that his son has an advantage because of his familiarity with Stevenson.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo we know what we\u2019re capable of,\u201d Roach Sr. said. \u201cHe and Shakur make for a great fight. Shakur said himself, that\u2019s why Shakur picked Lamont to beat Gervonta, because those two did many rounds with each other. It was great work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt could take a fighter like Lamont and a good game plan. Same way we cracked the code on Gervonta, we\u2019d be looking to do the same with Shakur.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roach Sr., also noted that his son\u2019s friendship with Stevenson would not affect the fight.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey talked it over. They decided the fight could be made. They understand it\u2019s a business. They are friends. But when they get in the ring, I\u2019m sure it\u2019s going to be all business.\u201d <\/p>\n

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