Keyshawn Davis is able to placed on a present for his metropolis. The Norfolk native will tackle Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos within the 10-round light-weight predominant occasion at Scope Area on Friday, Nov 8.
It’s probably the most vital boxing occasion on the storied venue since Norfolk legend Pernell “Candy Pea” Whitaker defended his welterweight crown in opposition to Buddy McGirt in October 1994.
The undercard will function the opposite members of “DB3.” Keyshawn’s older brother, rising junior welterweight Kelvin “Evening Evening” Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), fights Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Keyshawn’s youthful brother, U.S. Olympic Trials champion Keon Davis, will make his professional debut in a four-round welterweight contest.
The Davis Brothers have been joined on stage by Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, along with undefeated middleweight Troy Isley (13-0, 5 KOs), who will battle Tyler Howard (20-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder.
Promoted by Prime Rank, ticket data can be introduced shortly.
That is what the fighters needed to say at Thursday’s press convention.
Keyshawn Davis
“That is an honor. I recognize everybody for popping out. Prime Rank is right here and placing on this present for us, for the city, and for the 757. It’s going to be a Michael Jordan story on November 8.”
“This occasion is larger than us. I wish to attain as many individuals as I can with this occasion in order that the individuals from this city know that you would be able to make it from right here. There are assets right here. And we’re bringing assets right here, like a gymnasium that youngsters can go to. I would like this occasion to achieve many individuals. I would like the Seven Cities to be on the map, to allow them to be like Atlanta, New York, or Chicago.”
“I hand-picked this opponent as a result of I do know he can battle. He’s fighter. However I’m a harmful fighter. Simply know that in case you include that, I’m going to come back with that, too. Gustavo Lemos goes to attempt all that further stuff, however ya’ll understand how we rock out right here. Norfolk isn’t going for any of that. I’m going to tone him proper on down, and we’re going to have a enjoyable evening on Friday, November 8.”
Kelvin Davis
“That is actually a blessing. We undoubtedly talked about this once we have been children. We dreamed about it. And it’s lastly right here. It hasn’t hit me but. We’re actually bringing it to Norfolk, 757. It hasn’t been carried out since ‘Sweat Pea’ Pernell Whitaker. And we’re attempting to comply with what he set for us. We’ve bought his household out right here supporting us. And his legacy will dwell out via us.”
“‘Sweat Pea’ used to come back to the beginner fights and watch us. He would watch the beginner expertise. And he would give us a number of pointers after our fights. He would inform us issues to get higher. That was a blessing to have a legend watch us battle as an beginner.”
“You may anticipate fireworks. We’re preventing at dwelling. And I’m actually snug at dwelling. So whoever comes on this territory is getting knocked out.”
Keon Davis“This can be a nice alternative. It’s going to be an incredible evening. I’m going to make my professional debut. I’m coming for the stoppage. I’m coming to knock someone out.”
“I really feel like that is the proper time to show professional. My brother is doing his first homecoming, and I really feel like it could be excellent to show professional on the identical card as them. It’s going to be nice.”
Troy Isley
“Coming into the professionals, I sort of misplaced my confidence. So, being round these three and them telling me I’m adequate has helped a lot. They informed me I shouldn’t doubt myself. So, being round them over the past three camps has helped rather a lot.”
“It’s going to be an incredible present. Ya’ll are gonna wish to tune in. All 4 of us are going to placed on a present. Don’t miss out.”
