Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos will meet this Friday, November eighth, in a 10-round headliner on the Scope Enviornment in Norfolk, Virginia. That is the homecoming for the #3 IBF, WBC, and WBO-ranked light-weight contender Keyshawn (11-0, 7 KOs) to carry out in entrance of his followers. The occasion will likely be proven on ESPN+ beginning at 6:20 ET.
A crowd of over 9,000+ is predicted to attend to look at Keyshawn take his hardest profession take a look at in opposition to Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs). The Argentinian Lemos ought to nonetheless be unbeaten as a result of he’s coming off a controversial 12-round unanimous choice in opposition to Richardson Hitchins on April sixth in Las Vegas.
Keyshawn’s brothers, Kelvin Davis and Keon Davis, combat on the undercard. Welterweight Kelvin (13-0, 7 KOs) fights Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs) in an eight-round contest. Keon (0-0) will debut at welterweight in opposition to Jalen Moore.
The true gem on Friday’s card is light-weight prospect Abdullah Mason (15-0, 13 KOs) preventing Yohan Vasquez (26-5, 21 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Prime Rank isn’t matching Mason robust but attributable to his age.
Keyshawn Pushing for Tank Combat
“Once I change into world champion, I’m world champ identical to he’s world champ,” mentioned Keyshawn Davis to Brian Campbell’s channel when requested if he thinks he’ll combat Gervonta Davis in some unspecified time in the future in his profession. “Davis vs. Davis, simply the identify itself, that’s pay-per-view. Are you aware what I’m saying?”
Keyshawn, 25, doesn’t say who he plans to beat to change into a light-weight world champion. The one belt-holder at 135 that Keyshawn has an opportunity of preventing in 2025 is WBO champion Denys Berinchyk, however the larger ranked #2 Raymond Muratalla says he desires to be subsequent to combat for that belt. Keyshawn is rated #3 WBO.
If Prime Rank lets Keyshawn leapfrog in entrance of Muratalla, they are going to be sending a message that Keyshawn is extra necessary.
“It’s going to promote greater than his combat he’s received proper now. It’s going to promote greater than his final assured. After all, he’s the face of boxing. He’s Gervonta, proper? However me simply arising for my principal occasion, I simply bought over 9,000 seats. So, I promote. Individuals are going to come back see me combat Tank. Additionally, much more folks will come to see Tank combat me, however we’re each going to promote it. Do you perceive what I’m saying?
“I believe that’s a combat that must be made, Davis vs. Davis, and each of us received that mentality. So, I believe if he’s up for the problem, I’m up for it. Yeah, I’m on everyone’s radar. I’m proficient. I can actually combat. I’m on everyone’s radar,” mentioned Keyshawn when requested if he believes he’s on Tank Davis’ radar.
“They’re not going to say me as a result of they don’t need these issues. Folks know from amateurs that I’m proving myself,” mentioned Keyshawn.
As you possibly can see, Keyshawn has a narcissistic persona. He talks about himself as if he’s above everybody else and is taken into account an impressive expertise. The truth is way totally different. He’s not seen as above the highest fighters and remains to be a piece in progress that won’t pan out within the professional ranks. Prime Rank has received to have purchaser’s remorse over signing Keyshawn.
The champions aren’t going to say Keyshawn for these causes:
- Not in style: Keyshawn will not be a PPV attraction. Though he does promote tickets in his hometown of Norfolk, the champions gained’t need to give him that benefit.
- Big for the load class: Keyshawn seems huge after rehydrating, like a welterweight. Youthful fighters like Keyshawn can combat under their pure weight class. Followers on social media discuss with this as a “weight bully.” If Keyshawn had been compelled to combat within the division that’s pure for his body at welterweight, life can be laborious, and his profession, corresponding to it’s, would doubtless crumble.
- Potential for controversial loss: With all of the hype and cash that’s being poured into Keyshawn’s profession, there’s the potential of dropping a controversial choice in opposition to him. Not one of the champions need to lose their titles in opposition to a fighter who’s being hyped like mad.
