Keyshawn Davis

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Keyshawn Davis
Born (1999-02-28) February 28, 1999 (age 25)
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  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2020 Tokyo Lightweight
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Yekaterinburg Light welterweight
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 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]

Amateur career[edit]

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

Olympic Games results[edit]

Tokyo 2020

Pan American Games results[edit]

Lima 2019

World Championship results[edit]

Yekaterinburg 2019

Professional career[edit]

Early career[edit]

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[edit]

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

Professional boxing record[edit]

11 fights 10 wins 0 losses
By knockout 7 0
By decision 3 0
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
11 Win 10–0 (1) José Pedraza TKO 6 (10), 1:09 Feb 8, 2024 Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBO Inter-Continental and WBC–USNBC lightweight titles;
Won vacant IBF–USBA lightweight title
10 NC 9–0 (1) Nahir Albright NC 10 Oct 15, 2023 Fort 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
9 Win 9–0 Francesco Patera UD 10 Jul 22, 2023 Firelake Arena, Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S. Retained WBO Inter-Continental and WBC–USNBC lightweight titles
8 Win 8–0 Anthony Yigit TKO 9 (10), 0:21 Apr 8, 2023 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title;
Won vacant WBC–USNBC lightweight title
7 Win 7–0 Juan Carlos Burgos UD 8 Dec 10, 2022 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
6 Win 6–0 Omar Tienda Bahena TKO 5 (8), 1:38 Sep 23, 2022 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Esteban Sanchez TKO 6 (8), 2:44 Apr 30, 2022 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Jose Zaragoza TKO 2 (6), 2:45 Dec 11, 2021 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jose Antonio Meza UD 6 May 8, 2021 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Richman Ashelley RTD 4 (6), 3:00 Apr 3, 2021 Caesars Palace Bluewaters, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1 Win 1–0 Lester Brown TKO 2 (4), 2:50 Feb 27, 2021 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S.

References[edit]

  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.

External links[edit]

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