Boxing’s talent drought appears to be ending as up-and-comer Keyshawn Davis made a statement with his emphatic knockout over Denys Berinchyk.
There seems to be a noticeable decline in the excitement surrounding contemporary boxing, whether due to inactivity among top fighters or a shortage of matchups between star competitors.
The Saudi regime aims to change this by funding super fights and leveraging their bottomless pockets to fulfill fighters’ desires. In the meantime, America is still home-brewing boxing talent, including the exciting rise of Virginia’s ‘Businessman’ Keyshawn Davis.
25-year-old Davis got his big break on February 14, knocking out WBO lightweight champion Berinchyk in the fourth round to claim the title, and fan sentiment couldn’t be higher.
Fans in awe as Keyshawn Davis secures lightweight world title
Opinions of Davis couldn’t be more optimistic as he secured his first world title.
“THE FUTURE IS HERE!!” One fan blasted.
“Keyshawn Davis is HIM,” Another wrote.
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One user remarked, “That was a statement victory by Keyshawn. The USA officially has a new boxing star.”
“Insane power in that punch!” Another commented. “Davis made a statement tonight, can’t wait to see what’s next for him!”
Finally, one user told the truth, “Keyshawn Davis just put the lightweight division on notice!”
Keyshawn Davis calls himself ‘undeniable’ after emphatic knockout victory
Speaking to collective media after the fight, newly minted champion Davis remarked that he is “undeniable” and plans to fight “all the big names.”
“I’m just undeniable right now,” Davis said. “I want all the big names, all the names that y’all know are the names.”
Three key names sit atop the lightweight division in Gervonta Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and Vasyl Lomachenko, each of which would spring Davis into the pound-for-pound conversation with a victory.
At a spring 25-years-old, Davis has plenty of time to haunt the lightweight elite.