Keyshawn Davis reiterated that he gained’t combat his pal Shakur Stevenson, however he’s open to an exhibition match, “YouTube-style.” He says folks will wish to watch him and Shakur combat an exhibition after they clear out the 135- and 140-lb divisions.
The “Exhibition” Excuse
For followers to be eager about watching an exhibition match between Keyshawn and Shakur, they would wish to change into widespread with informal boxing followers. Sadly, neither of them is combating high quality opposition to achieve consideration.
WBC light-weight champion Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) is routinely booed by followers in his fights, and Keyshawn has been selectively matched by his promoters at Prime Rank his whole three-year professional profession.
Keyshawn (12-0, 8 KOs) is huge for the 135-lb division, and he must transfer up quickly as a result of he appears like a boiled-down welterweight for his fights at light-weight. He’s scheduled to problem WBO light-weight champion Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) on February 14, 2025, at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York.
Berinchyk is taken into account the weakest hyperlink among the many champions at 135, which explains why Keyshawn is being matched towards him. He’s the one one he’s able to beating. Even then, it is a 50-50 toss-up as a result of Berinchyk is a significantly better fighter technically.
The one issues that Keyshawn has going for him are his youth, large welterweight-sized body, and his being the A-side. The final merchandise is perhaps sufficient for Keyshawn to win. If Keyshawn needed to combat the place he belongs at 147, he’d be up towards it, going through Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and getting divots punched via him.
I don’t understand how on earth Keyshawn is ready to soften down from welterweight. Youthful fighters are capable of drain down with out it hurting them, however ultimately, they’ll not try this once they attain their late 20s and early 30s. Till then, they sport the system. If each sanctioning physique had strict 10-lb rehydration limits, you’d get rid of weight bullies.
“When The Time Is Proper”
“They hold asking me to combat you. We will do an exhibition; that’s what we will do,” mentioned Keyshawn Davis on social media, speaking about followers wanting him to combat his pal, Shakur Stevenson.
“We will go YouTube type on these dudes actual fast. Who shouldn’t be going to look at it? They’re nonetheless going to look at the exhibition. They’re nonetheless going to look at it. We go exhibition on these fools when the time is true, and I’m going to let when the time is true,” Keyshawn continued about eager to do an exhibition with Shakur. “You’re going to be like, ‘Yeah.’
“We’re going to exhibition these mom f**** and transfer up in weight, after which do the identical factor. We’re about to wash out the [lightweight] division and transfer up in weight. How mad y’all be?
“Man and Shakur will beat all people up. We simply beat all people, transfer up in weight, and by no means combat. Then, do it once more at 140. That will be as humorous as s***. Beat up all y’all favourite fighters. They going to be as sick as hell,” mentioned Davis.
Keyshawn isn’t going to beat everybody at 135, neither is his pal, Shakur. Have a look at the best way Keyshawn is choosing & selecting his opponents. He’s NOT going after any of those proficient fighters:
– Raymond Muratalla
– Andy Cruz
– William Zepeda
– Edwin De Los Santos
It’s most likely that Keyshawn, 25, will quickly depart the 135-lb division with out even making an attempt to combat any of these guys as a result of the possibilities of him dropping could be too excessive. He nearly bought crushed by Nahir Albright final yr on October 14th. Albright staggered Keyshawn and dominated him within the final 4 rounds, sporting him down with strain like Andy Cruz did within the 2020 Olympics.
The “Prime 3” Delusion
“The followers already know that the highest three canines have the identical thought of who the highest three canines are within the 135-lb division. I’m alright with that with them placing me in that class at 12-0,” mentioned Keyshawn, believing he’s one of many high three fighters within the light-weight division.
“The very best 135-pounders is light-skinned [Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis,’ me and Shakur, period,” said Keyshawn. The best 135-pounders. Come on, bro. Call a spade a spade.
Keyshawn is getting way ahead of himself talking about being among the top three at lightweight because he still hasn’t beaten any contenders in the 135-lb division.
He’s not even close to being one of the top three lightweight fighters because he would need to beat contenders to reach that level. Keyshawn has not fought even one contender. He’s been protected by Top Rank in the same way Edgar Berlanga was when he was with that company.
Keyshawn’s Best Wins
– Gustavo Lemos: Non-contender, coming off a loss
– Miguel Madueno: Second tier non contender
– Nahir Abright: same
– Jose Pedraza: 0-2-1 record going into the fight
– Anthony Yigit: Non-contender
He’s making a big deal about fighting the smallish, weight-drained light welterweight Gustavo Lemos, who was coming off a loss to Richardson Hitchins and had to drain down from 140 to fight Keyshawn on November 8th.
Why did Keyshawn pick a short guy, Lemos, who fights at 140, coming off a defeat, as his opponent? I have a pretty good idea. This was flat-out old-fashioned cherry picking. When a fighter selects someone from a division above to drain down to fight them, it’s intended to gain an advantage because the guy is weakened. It’s sneaky, but it works.
Casual fans or ones without critical thinking ability are impressed and aren’t able to put two and two together to figure out that they’re being tricked. Keyshawn could have fought his four-time conqueror, Cuba’s Andy Cruz, who beat him in the 2020 Olympic finals and refers to him as “My son.” Cruz volunteered to fight Keyshawn, but he chose Lemos. What does that tell you?
