Terence Crawford Calls Out Controversial Rule After Gervonta Davis Takes A Knee Without Knockout

Gervonta Davis (Photo by Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images) and Terence Crawford (Photo by Sarah Stier/Imagn Images)
The month of March kicked off with a highly anticipated boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach. After going the full distance, the judges scored the fight a draw, which allowed Davis to retain his WBA belt. While the result is up for debate, people are also questioning the rules. Terence Crawford criticized the decision, arguing that officials should have ruled it a knockout when Davis took a knee, sparking controversy.

Terence Crawford recently questioned the boxing rules after witnessing a surprising moment involving Gervonta Davis during Lamont Roach’s fight. In the bout, Davis took a knee—a move that usually signals a knockdown or even leads to a knockout if the fighter fails to get up within the referee’s count.

However, in this case, the referee did not rule it as a knockout, which left many fans and fighters confused. Crawford expressed his concerns about the decision, wondering why the usual rules didn’t apply and whether certain fighters are given different treatment during matches.

He said, “I never seen someone take a knee, and they don’t count it as a knockdown. Must’ve forgot the rules for tonight.”

I never seen someone take a knee and they don’t count it as a knock down. Must of forgot the rules for tonight.

— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) March 2, 2025

There is no doubt the situation gained more attention after a top boxer like Terence Crawford called it out a robbery in another X post. This has raised serious questions about the rules. Fans are now wondering if some fighters get special treatment and if officials are being consistent during important fights.

Gervonta Davis Explains Why Did He Took A Knee During The Fight

During the post-fight interview, Gervonta Davis explained why he took a knee, saying his freshly done hair might have caused something to drip into his eyes, affecting his vision. He headed to his corner for a quick towel wipe. Surprisingly, his explanation didn’t trigger widespread boos from the crowd.

Staying calm despite the criticism, Davis smiled and defended his decision. He addressed the crowd’s reaction, saying they were being too harsh and insisted he was just being honest. Even though Davis tried to brush it off, it seems fans and Terence Crawford are not fully convinced by his explanation. The moment has continued to stir debate around the fight.