The event has also been promoted as a “Baltimore versus D.C.” showdown, with Davis hailing from the former and Roach growing up in the nation’s capital. There’s been public friendliness between the two fighters, as they’ve known each other for many years. In addition to fighting each other, they’ve also trained together.

SportsLine combat expert Josh Nagel has released his top selections for the March 1 lightweight Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. match at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.