Keyshawn Davis

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Keyshawn Davis
Born (1999-02-28) February 28, 1999 (age 24)
Other namesThe Businessman
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights11
Wins10
Wins by KO7
No contests1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Lightweight
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Yekaterinburg Light welterweight
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Lima Light welterweight

Keyshawn Davis (born February 27, 1999) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, Davis won silver medals at the 2019 Pan American Games, 2019 World Championships, and 2020 Summer Olympics. [1] [2]

Contents

Amateur career

As an amateur, he trained at the Alexandria Boxing Club.

Olympic Games results

Tokyo 2020

Pan American Games results

Lima 2019

World Championship results

Yekaterinburg 2019

Professional career

Early career

Davis made his professional debut against Lester Brown on February 27, 2021. In the second round, Davis dropped his opponent with a left hook to the head. Brown managed to recover from the knockdown and continue, however Davis secured victory after landing a combination of heavy punches which forced the referee to step in and end the bout. [3] Davis' second bout as a professional was against Richman Ashelley on April 3, 2021. Davis was dominant throughout the bout and in the fourth round, landed a number of heavy punches which visibly hurt his opponent. This resulted in Ashelley retiring at the end of the round after his corner team judged that he was unable to continue. [4]

Davis was taken the distance for the first time as a professional when he fought against Jose Antonio Meza on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders on May 8, 2021. Davis won via wide unanimous decision after winning every round on each of the three scorecards. [5]

Davis vs. Pedraza

On February 8, 2024 in Las Vegas, Davis defeated Jose Pedraza by TKO in the sixth round. [6]

Professional boxing record

11 fights10 wins0 losses
By knockout70
By decision30
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
11Win10–0 (1) José Pedraza TKO6 (10), 1:09Feb 8, 2024 Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBO Inter-Continental and WBC–USNBC lightweight titles;
Won vacant IBF–USBA lightweight title
10NC9–0 (1)Nahir AlbrightNC10Oct 15, 2023Fort Bend Community Center, Rosenberg, Texas, U.S.Retained WBO Inter-Continental and WBC–USNBC lightweight titles;
Originally a MD win for Davis, later overturned after he tested positive for marijuana
9Win9–0Francesco PateraUD10Jul 22, 2023Firelake Arena, Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.Retained WBO Inter-Continental and WBC–USNBC lightweight titles
8Win8–0 Anthony Yigit TKO9 (10), 0:21Apr 8, 2023Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title;
Won vacant WBC–USNBC lightweight title
7Win7–0 Juan Carlos Burgos UD8Dec 10, 2022Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
6Win6–0Omar Tienda BahenaTKO5 (8), 1:38Sep 23, 2022 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0Esteban SanchezTKO6 (8), 2:44Apr 30, 2022 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Jose ZaragozaTKO2 (6), 2:45 Dec 11, 2021 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Jose Antonio MezaUD6 May 8, 2021 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Richman AshelleyRTD4 (6), 3:00Apr 3, 2021Caesars Palace Bluewaters, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1Win1–0Lester BrownTKO2 (4), 2:50Feb 27, 2021 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.

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References

  1. "Editor's Pick: Why Keyshawn Davis might just be the best prospect in America". boxingnewsonline.net. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  2. "AFTER HISTORIC WORLD SILVER MEDAL FOR TEAM USA, BOXER KEYSHAWN DAVIS EYES TOKYO OLYMPICS". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on 8 October 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  3. "Top Prospect Keyshawn Davis Knocks Out Lester Brown In Second Round Of Pro Debut". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  4. "Herring-Frampton ESPN+ - Keyshawn Davis Takes Out Ashelley in Four". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  5. "Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders Undercard Results: Keyshawn Davis Makes It Look Easy Against Jose Antonio Meza". boxinginsider.com. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  6. Iskenderov, Parviz (9 February 2024). "Keyshawn Davis cuts & TKO's Jose Pedraza in sixth round". FIGHTMAG.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Isaac Cruz
WBO Inter-Continental lightweight champion
December 10, 2022 - present
Incumbent
Vacant
Title last held by
Hector Tanajara Jr.
WBC-USNBC lightweight champion
April 8, 2023 - present
Incumbent