Prime Rank made it official right now by saying that WBO light-weight champion Denys Berinchyk will defend towards their hoped-for subsequent star, Keyshawn Davis, on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14th, at The Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard, New York. The occasion can be proven reside on ESPN and ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.
Keyshawn (12-0, 8 KOs) had already blabbed a very long time in the past that he’s difficult Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) for his WBO 135-lb title. So, it’s not a shock besides to the informal boxing fan who doesn’t observe the game. Davis, 25, sees this as his lengthy overdue popping out get together after capturing a silver medal within the 2020 Olympics for the U.S.
Berinchyk’s Subsequent Sufferer?
This battle will present whether or not Prime Rank made the fitting resolution by signing Keyshawn relatively than Cuba’s Andy Cruz, his four-time conqueror. That might have been an apparent alternative for Prime Rank to signal relatively than the man he beat repeatedly within the beginner ranks, Keyshawn, however he’s not from the U.S.
They’re banking on Keyshawn’s huge hometown following in Norfolk, Virginia, and his reward of gab to assist make him a star like they did with Tyson Fury. If Keyshawn loses to Berinchyk, Prime Rank might want to determine one other backdoor route for him to win a belt after which milk it.
“I’m not going to make any massive statements or bathe my opponent with compliments,” Berinchyk stated. “I’ll simply say one factor: Don’t calm down, dude! It received’t be a simple battle for you!”
Berinchyk already turned again Prime Rank’s fighter, Emanuel Navarrete, in his final battle, defeating him by a 12 spherical cut up resolution final Might.
Some followers felt that Prime Rank hoped that Navarrete would defeat Berinchyk, seize the WBO 135-lb belt, after which use it to lure Gervonta Davis into combating him. If that was the concept, Berinchyk spoiled it by beating Navarrete, and now he’s able to knock off one other of Prime Rank’s hoped-for stars, Keyshawn.
It received’t be an enormous shock if Berinchyk wins as a result of Keyshawn has been very beatable in fights towards Nahir Albright and Miguel Madueno. Davis hand-picked his final opponent, little 5’5″ Gustavo Lemos from the 140-lb division, and appeared good in beating the small, not too long ago crushed fighter. It’s unclear why Keyshawn didn’t select Andy Cruz, however I believe we all know the reply. Worry.
A Star Is Born?
“Keyshawn Davis has all the pieces it takes to be a modern-day nice, however he should first defeat an unbeaten, decided Ukrainian champion in Denys Berinchyk,” stated Bob Arum.
“That is the chance I’ve been ready for. A brand new period within the light-weight division begins,” stated Keyshawn Davis.
Undercard
Xander Zayas vs. Slawa Spomer – Co-feature
Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Connor Coyle
Rohan Polanco vs. Jean Carlos Torres
Abdullah Mason vs. Manuel Jaimes
Tiger Johnson vs. Quashawn Toler
Nico Ali Walsh vs. TBA
