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From the jump, Roach knew he had the skills to back up his talk—and he was ready to prove it.

For him, this fight was more than just another bout; it was his shot to show out on the biggest stage of his career. He understood the challenge ahead but never considered backing down.

“People thought I was gonna be intimidated,” Roach said. “But I was ready to boogie. I knew I had a chin. I spar with junior middleweights, middleweights, current champions. I knew I could take a punch.”

And against Davis—one of boxing’s most dangerous punchers—he had to. Davis landed plenty of clean shots, the kind that had put so many others to sleep. But Roach stayed on his feet, proving his toughness in a way few had before.

“He got decent power,” Roach admitted. “I ain’t gonna say it’s exaggerated. I told you, I got a chin—I ain’t going like that. But I see why he knocks people out. Once I took his best shot, I was like, ‘Oh yeah, it’s time to roll.’”