Gervonta Davis has revealed his most powerful opponent in a professional ring, admitting that each attack “felt like bricks” were being launched at his head.
The American has not fought since his highly-contentious draw with Lamont Roach in March 2025, when many felt he was fortunate to retain his WBA world lightweight title.
This was largely because ‘Tank’ chose to take a knee in round nine, only for referee Steve Willis not to rule it as a knockdown.
A 10-8 round, however, would have seen Roach score a sizable upset by dethroning Davis, whose reputation has since been drenched in controversy on account of him being arrested for domestic violence.
Prior to that, ‘Tank’ was supposed to face Jake Paul in an exhibition match last November, only to be removed from the event over allegations of false imprisonment, battery and attempted kidnapping.
It now remains unclear whether the 31-year-old will return to action, yet there is far more certainty when it comes to who hit him the hardest in a professional ring.
Speaking with Fight Hype, Davis insisted that Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, the current WBA welterweight champion, deserves to be credited for possessing such power.
“I ain’t gonna lie: ‘Rolly’ hit hard. People be sleeping on ‘Rolly’ – he don’t got no chin down, so ‘Rolly’ be getting caught. But he can hit.
“He’s the only person [against whom] I ever felt [such power]. When he swung, it felt like bricks.”
Romero squared off with Davis back in 2022, suffering a sixth-round stoppage defeat in their lightweight encounter, but has since reinvented himself as a sturdy champion at 147lbs.
The American’s unanimous decision victory over Ryan Garcia, in May 2025, saw him capture the WBA ‘Regular’ title, before being upgraded to full champion later that year.
Davis, meanwhile, has been made WBA lightweight ‘champion in recess’ due to his inactivity and legal troubles.
