Keyshawn Davis

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Keyshawn Davis
Born
Keyshawn Daniel Webster Davis

(1999-02-28) February 28, 1999 (age 26)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Other namesThe Businessman
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins13
Wins by KO9
No contests1
Medal record
Men's Amateur boxing
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  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 28, 1999) is an American professional boxer. He has held the WBO lightweight title since 14 February 2025. As an amateur, Davis won silver medals at the 2019 Pan American Games, 2019 World Championships, and 2020 Summer Olympics. [1] [2]

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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]

2024

Davis vs. Pedraza

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

Davis vs. Madueno

Davis was scheduled to face Miguel Madueno on July 6, 2024 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. [7] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [8]

Davis vs. Lemos

On August 22, 2024, it was reported that Davis would face Gustavo Daniel Lemos at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia on November 8, 2024. [9] [10] [11] Davis knocked Lemos down three times in the second round and won the fight by TKO. [12] [13]

2025

WBO Lightweight Championship

Davis vs. Berinchyk

Davis challenged Denys Berinchyk for his WBO lightweight title on February 14, 2025 in New York. [14] [15] [16] He won by knockout in round number four by landing a left shot to the body.

Professional boxing record

14 fights13 wins0 losses
By knockout90
By decision40
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
14Win13–0 (1) Denys Berinchyk KO4 (12), 1:45Feb 14, 2025 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won WBO lightweight title
13Win12–0 (1) Gustavo Daniel Lemos KO2 (10), 1:09Nov 8, 2024 Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Retained WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title;
Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental lightweight title
12Win11–0 (1)Miguel MaduenoUD10Jul 6, 2024Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Retained IBF-USBA, WBO Inter-Continental, and WBC–USNBC lightweight titles
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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Editor's Pick: Why Keyshawn Davis might just be the best prospect in America". boxingnewsonline.net. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  2. ↑ "AFTER HISTORIC WORLD SILVER MEDAL FOR TEAM USA, BOXER KEYSHAWN DAVIS EYES TOKYO OLYMPICS". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on October 8, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Top Prospect Keyshawn Davis Knocks Out Lester Brown In Second Round Of Pro Debut". boxingscene.com. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Herring-Frampton ESPN+ - Keyshawn Davis Takes Out Ashelley in Four". boxingscene.com. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders Undercard Results: Keyshawn Davis Makes It Look Easy Against Jose Antonio Meza". boxinginsider.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (February 9, 2024). "Keyshawn Davis cuts & TKO's Jose Pedraza in sixth round". FIGHTMAG.
  7. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (May 8, 2024). "Keyshawn Davis vs Miguel Madueno lands on Stevenson-Harutyunyan undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  8. ↑ Songalia, Ryan (July 7, 2024). "Keyshawn Davis defeats Miguel Madueno in rough outing in Newark, remains unbeaten". The Ring.
  9. ↑ "Sources: K. Davis, Lemos finalizing Nov. fight". ESPN.com. August 23, 2024.
  10. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (August 23, 2024). "Keyshawn Davis to face Gustavo Daniel Lemos in Norfolk, Virginia in November". FIGHTMAG.
  11. ↑ Dixon, Tris; Greisman, David (August 23, 2024). "Keyshawn Davis and Brian Norman could be in line for doubleheader". BoxingScene.com.
  12. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (November 9, 2024). "Keyshawn Davis vs Gustavo Daniel Lemos full fight video highlights". FIGHTMAG.
  13. ↑ W, Mike (November 9, 2024). "Keyshawn Davis Swiftly Dismantles Lemos And Eyes Title Shot!". 3Kings Boxing WorldWide®.
  14. ↑ "Keyshawn Davis vs. Denys Berinchyk official for WBO lightweight title in February". Yahoo Sports. January 7, 2025.
  15. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (January 7, 2025). "Denys Berinchyk faces Keyshawn Davis in New York in February". FIGHTMAG.
  16. ↑ "Keyshawn Davis next fight: Rising contender to challenge Denis Berinchyk for WBO lightweight title in February". CBSSports.com. January 7, 2025.
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Amateur boxing titles
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Delante Johnson 		U.S. lightweight champion
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Vacant
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Isaac Cruz 		WBO Inter-Continental
lightweight champion
December 10, 2022 - November 2024
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Yongqiang Yang
Vacant
Title last held by
Ruben Torres 		WBC-USA lightweight champion
April 8, 2023 – February 14, 2025
Won world title		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Jamaine Ortiz 		IBF-USBA lightweight champion
February 8, 2024 – February 14, 2025
Won world title
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO lightweight champion
February 14, 2025 – present		Incumbent
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