Lamont Roach is 25-1-1 and a decorated world champion and headliner. 

Gervonta "Tank" Davis is indeed the favorite in this fight, and for good reason, but Lamont roach has been making waves at 130lb Super Featherweight and is now rocking the boat at 135lb Lightweight. Yes, I know Davis is undefeated, and yes he’s probably gonna win but 1:10 odds?  Please?! I don’t think it’s worth the money. 

What Does -1800 Even Pay?

When you see odds like -1800, that means you have to bet $1,800 just to win a measly $100. Let’s break this down:

• A $100 bet on Tank would only win you $5.56 in profit.
• A $1,000 bet would return just $55.56 if he wins.
• A $10,000 bet (if you’re feeling bold) would net $555.56—still barely worth the risk.

Is it the easy money? Probably, but, I would posit that more than 1-10 of these types of fights result in an upset and that’s your odds right now– bet $50 get paid $500.  That type of payout is not without a risk but it’s a percentage game and this is one you can add to your list of upsets that have lost, but a big one is coming and today may be the day, or maybe not. 

What if Tank Gets Cut?

Roach is not a knockout wizard like Tank, but what if Roach lands a shot early and hurts him? What if Tank has ring rust (he has’nt boxed in 2 years)? What if Roah opens a cut?  To us the risk-to-reward ratioisn’t there..

Alternatives

Obviously, Roach at +900 is a fun bet but you can layer that on with an alternative bet and come home with a likely win. 

• Davis to Win by KO/TKO (roughly -700 range) – If Tank wins, it’s likely gonna be by KO if you want to take Tank and at least you get better odds..
• Or take the Under 8.5 rounds – you still have a Win if it’s Tank but you’re not betting directly against yourself. 
• Lamont Roach Jr. to Win (+900 or higher) – A long shot, sure, but if Roach pulls it off, your payday is massive.

Knockout time:

If you’re looking to take home any money -1800 doesn’t seem like the move. Roach is “The Reaper” for a reason and he just needs one good shot to change this fight.  We expect a slow start and a Tank Davis win, but with these odds– No thank you!