Lamont Roach Jr.’s confidence is sky-high at the moment. You’d think that after the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) shot down his appeal to overturn the controversial draw in his March 1 bout against Gervonta Davis, he’d quiet down. But nope, he’s still aiming for Tank every chance he gets. The frustration is understandable, sure. But at this point, a rematch is what both sides want. So just sign the contract and settle it in the ring. Right? Well, it looks like there is some trash talk we need to get out of the way before that happens.

And it’s not just about the fight anymore. Just a few days ago, Lamont Roach Jr. got into an online argument with another boxer, Lorenzo Simpson, who backed Gervonta Davis and claimed Tank would put Roach to sleep in a rematch. Instead of keeping it cool, he tried to flex his pockets, throwing down a $250K bet and saying, “Yea 250k just like I bet your role model… if you can show it to me we good money lil ni**a.” He’s brimming with confidence, no doubt, but now he’s taking it a step further. A few hours ago, he casually threatened Gervonta Davis on his Instagram post.

Lamont Roach Jr. vows to put on a show in the rematch

Ring Magazine highlighted Lamont Roach Jr.’s latest Instagram post. “Lamont Roach alludes to a rematch against Gervonta Davis in an Instagram post today…,” the caption read. The 25-1 boxer said in the post, “I showed that I was a pound for pound talent against a generational star in the sport. I was born a star but March 1st a star was finally under the microscope of the world! I can’t wait to run it back and put on a show again! Part two OTW.”

Now, why does Lamont Roach Jr. think he’s a pound-for-pound talent? Well, for starters, everyone saw that ninth-round moment when Gervonta Davis took a knee. Now, Tank swears it wasn’t a punch but a mix of hair grease and sweat that blinded him, forcing him to take a knee. Some folks bought that excuse, but plenty gave Roach his flowers for the non-knockdown.

But is that one moment enough for Roach to believe he’s better than Davis? Probably not. Another reason his confidence is sky-high could be Ring Magazine’s latest pound-for-pound rankings. Devin Haney took Davis’ spot, and ESPN now has Roach sitting at No. 6 in the 135 lb division. That kind of recognition can definitely boost a fighter’s ego.

Now, as for Gervonta Davis, is he doing anything about all this? Yes and no. After initially saying he wanted the rematch by the end of May, he’s gone radio silent. And that’s unusual for Tank—he’s usually quick with the trash talk. But this time? The 30-year-old has been keeping quiet, and when a fighter like him goes silent, it usually means he’s cooking up something big. If this rematch happens—and Roach’s promoter, Garry Jonas, insists it will—it might just deliver the fireworks fans expected the first time around. But the real question is: Is Tank plotting a stronger comeback, or is he looking for the exit door?

Will Gervonta Davis chase bigger fights instead?

Gervonta Davis has already hinted that he’s only got three or four fights left before he hangs up the gloves for good. And let’s be real—if he’s closing in on retirement, he’s going to chase the biggest paydays possible. Now, think about it: does a rematch with a relatively unknown name like Lamont Roach Jr. bring in the kind of money he’s looking for? Or would he cash in way more by locking in fights with bigger names like Shakur Stevenson? Funny enough, Tank originally dismissed the Newark native, saying he hadn’t done enough for the sport of boxing. But then, in a recent sit-down with NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith on ESPN, he suddenly seemed open to the idea.

Moreover, a rematch with Ryan Garcia? Yes. That would be a money-maker. But it’s not happening anytime soon. Garcia first has to get past Rolly Romero on May 2nd, and if he wins, he’s got Devin Haney waiting for him (assuming Haney beats Jose Carlos Ramirez that same night). So, Tank vs. Garcia 2? It’s a possibility, but it’s going to take some time.

So, does that mean he’ll ditch the Lamont Roach Jr. rematch? Not necessarily. But if he does take the fight, will he knock Lamont Roach Jr. out this time? Or will Roach prove that the first fight wasn’t a fluke and give him trouble again?