WBC #3, IBF #3, WBO #3 light-weight contender and U.S. Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis (11-0, 7 KOs) will make his foremost occasion debut this Friday at Norfolk’s Scope Area, the place he’ll tackle IBF #6, WBC #9, WBO #13 ranked Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs) in a 10-round showdown. Davis will high essentially the most important boxing card on the storied venue since Norfolk legend Pernell “Candy Pea” Whitaker defended his welterweight crown towards Buddy McGirt in October 1994.
Keyshawn Davis: “It’s not going to be lovely. There’s going to be blood all over the place. His nostril could be just a little lopsided after. However, I respect you, Gustavo. You’re a tremendous fighter. I recognize you for taking the struggle in my hometown, however I’m going to f**okay you up.”
Gustavo Lemos: “I don’t see any distinction between this and my final fights…I want him good luck on Friday, and inform him to watch out.”
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Keyshawn’s two brothers may also be featured. His older brother, junior welterweight Kelvin Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), will struggle Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder, whereas his youthful brother, Keon Davis, makes his skilled debut in a four-round junior middleweight tilt versus Jalen Moore (1-1, 1 KO).
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