Ryan Garcia has slammed the New York Commission’s failure to overturn a no-call knockdown after Gervonta Davis took a knee in his fight against Lamont Roach Jr.
Davis took the knee in round nine before going to his corner to wipe some grease from his face. The referee failed to give Tank the count, preventing Roach from getting a 10-8 round. It proved costly as the fight was a majority draw. The knockdown would have put Roach ahead on two scorecards and given him the WBA Lightweight Title.
Garcia knows the New York Commission well, as they suspended him for a year once he failed VADA tests for Ostarine after the Devin Haney fight. The Commission also turned his win into a no-contest. Garcia was unhappy at what he saw as double standards by the Commission for their failure to act.
What I’m wondering is if the commission only makes changes when you complain and cry like Haney or they actually care about the integrity of the sport! Nothing against tank but since the commission switches my victory they should switch this victory for roach.
They won’t tho bc…
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) March 2, 2025