Keyshawn Davis (12-0, 8 KOs) did straightforward work of his sluggish, sluggish, and awkward opponent Gustavo Lemos (29-2, 19 KOs), dropping him thrice in spherical two to get a referee’s stoppage on Friday evening on the Scope Enviornment in entrance of 10,000+ followers in Norfolk, Virginia.
The referee waved it off at 1:08 of spherical two. After the battle, Keyshawn referred to as out WBA light-weight champion Gervonta Davis, saying, “Gervonta, knock-knockout.”
Keyshawn additionally stated he plans on difficult WBO light-weight champion Denys Berinchyk when he returns to the ring in his subsequent battle. Tonight’s battle with Lemos was a WBO light-weight title eliminator, so Keyshawn is the obligatory for that belt.
Undercard outcomes
– Middleweight Troy Isley (14-0, 5 KO) floor out a uninteresting 10-round unanimous determination in opposition to Tyler Howard (20-2, 11 KO) in a one-sided battle. Isley had his means in opposition to Howard, who wasn’t doing a lot within the battle. The scores had been 99-91, 99-91 and 98-92.
– Light-weight Abduhah Mason (16-0, 14 KOs) wanted to get off the deck twice in spherical one to return again to knockout Yohan Vasquez (26-5, 21 KO) with a physique shot in spherical two of an eight-round scheduled battle. Mason obtained was caught twice with left hooks whereas throwing pictures within the first spherical to search out himself on the deck. Vasquez was additionally knocked down with a left uppercut from Mason in spherical one.
Within the second, Mason damage Vasquez with a left hand thrown down the pipe, inflicting his legs to wobble. After that punch, it appeared like Vasquez’s proper leg was injured as a result of he appeared to favor it after that shot. Mason then obtained it shut and dropped Vasquez with a left to the physique. Vasquez appeared over at his nook and shook his head as if to say, ‘I’m not getting up.’ He was then counted out at 1:59 of spherical two.
“Two flash knockdowns. You recognize. There’s at all times extra to return. We make the game thrilling, however we got here out on high,” stated Mason.
– Welterweight Kelvin Davis (14-0, 7 KOs) beat Yeis Solano (15-4, 10 KOs) by an eight-round unanimous determination in a uninteresting battle from begin to end. Kelvin walked Solano down all evening, throwing single pictures and retreating when met with any resistance.
Within the excessive level of the battle, Kelvin knocked Solano down with a left to the pinnacle within the remaining seconds of the eighth. The judges’ scores had been 80-71, 79-72, and 79-72. It wasn’t spectacular stuff from both fighter. Solano had success in opposition to Kelvin in rounds seven and eight, hitting him with good pictures to the pinnacle and physique.
Solano lacked the pop in his punches to hassle Kelvin sufficient for him to doubtlessly knock him out. The best way Kelvin cringed every time he was hit strong wasn’t signal. He may have issues when he’s finally stepped up a degree.
Davis, 27, goes to should make large enhancements for him to succeed in the stage of turning into a contender at welterweight as a result of he doesn’t look anyplace close to that degree.
ESPN+ most important card at 10 pm
Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos
Troy Isley vs. Tyler Howard
Abdullah Mason vs. Yohan Vasquez
Kelvin Davis vs. Yeis Solano
Within the chief assist battle, middleweight prospect Troy Isley (13-0, 5 KOs) fights Tyler Howard (20-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-round contest. High Rank is trying to place the 2020 Olympian Isley right into a place to battle for a world title, however they’re going to should watch out with him. He’s not proven a lot energy since turning professional and has not impressed combating the veteran-level opposition they’ve matched him in opposition to.
Light-weight prospect Abdullah Mason (15-0, 13 KOs) will battle his final eight-rounder, dealing with Yohan Vasquez (26-5, 21 KOs). Mason could steal the present tonight if he scores one other spotlight reel knockout. He’s stolen the thunder from the principle occasion fighters in his final two performances and simply out-performed Keyshawn as effectively.
DAZN commentator Chris Mannix reviews on X that Lemos weighed 144.6 kilos, inside the 146-lb rehydration restrict set by the Fee for the battle. The battle would have been canceled had Lemos are available over the 146-lb limi.
Tonight’s Davis vs. Lemos occasion will probably be dwell on ESPN+, starting at 6:20 p.m. ET/3:20 p.m. PT.
Keyshawn Davis (11-0, 7 KOs) fights Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs) in a 10-round headliner contest on ESPN+ in Norfolk, Virginia. The battle attracted a lot consideration on Thursday when Lemos, 28, weighed in at 141.4 lbs, coming in 6.4 lbs over the light-weight restrict of 135 lbs. Lemos reportedly stated the scales had been off.
