Keyshawn Davis reiterated that he received’t struggle his pal Shakur Stevenson, however he’s open to an exhibition match, “YouTube-style.” He says folks will need to watch him and Shakur struggle an exhibition after they clear out the 135- and 140-lb divisions.
The “Exhibition” Excuse
For followers to be curious about watching an exhibition match between Keyshawn and Shakur, they would wish to turn into standard with informal boxing followers. Sadly, neither of them is combating high quality opposition to achieve consideration.
WBC light-weight champion Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) is routinely booed by followers in his fights, and Keyshawn has been selectively matched by his promoters at High Rank his total three-year professional profession.
Keyshawn (12-0, 8 KOs) is huge for the 135-lb division, and he should transfer up quickly as a result of he appears like a boiled-down welterweight for his fights at light-weight. He’s scheduled to problem WBO light-weight champion Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) on February 14, 2025, at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York.
Berinchyk is taken into account the weakest hyperlink among the many champions at 135, which explains why Keyshawn is being matched in opposition to him. He’s the one one he’s able to beating. Even then, this can be a 50-50 toss-up as a result of Berinchyk is a a lot better fighter technically.
The one issues that Keyshawn has going for him are his youth, large welterweight-sized body, and his being the A-side. The final merchandise is perhaps sufficient for Keyshawn to win. If Keyshawn needed to struggle the place he belongs at 147, he’d be up in opposition to it, dealing with Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and getting divots punched by him.
I don’t understand how on earth Keyshawn is ready to soften down from welterweight. Youthful fighters are in a position to drain down with out it hurting them, however finally, they’ll now not do this once they attain their late 20s and early 30s. Till then, they recreation the system. If each sanctioning physique had strict 10-lb rehydration limits, you’d get rid of weight bullies.
“When The Time Is Proper”
“They hold asking me to struggle you. We are able to do an exhibition; that’s what we will do,” stated Keyshawn Davis on social media, speaking about followers wanting him to struggle his pal, Shakur Stevenson.
“We are able to go YouTube type on these dudes actual fast. Who is just not going to look at it? They’re nonetheless going to look at the exhibition. They’re nonetheless going to look at it. We go exhibition on these fools when the time is true, and I’m going to let you recognize when the time is true,” Keyshawn continued about eager to do an exhibition with Shakur. “You’re going to be like, ‘Yeah.’
“We’re going to exhibition these mom f**** and transfer up in weight, after which do the identical factor. We’re about to wash out the [lightweight] division and transfer up in weight. How mad y’all be?
“Man and Shakur will beat everyone up. We simply beat everyone, transfer up in weight, and by no means struggle. Then, do it over again at 140. That may be as humorous as s***. Beat up all y’all favourite fighters. They going to be as sick as hell,” stated Davis.
Keyshawn isn’t going to beat everybody at 135, neither is his pal, Shakur. Have a look at the way in which Keyshawn is choosing & selecting his opponents. He’s NOT going after any of those gifted fighters:
– Raymond Muratalla
– Andy Cruz
– William Zepeda
– Edwin De Los Santos
It’s most likely that Keyshawn, 25, will quickly depart the 135-lb division with out even attempting to struggle any of these guys as a result of the probabilities of him shedding can be too excessive. He nearly received overwhelmed by Nahir Albright final 12 months on October 14th. Albright staggered Keyshawn and dominated him within the final 4 rounds, carrying him down with stress like Andy Cruz did within the 2020 Olympics.
The “High 3” Delusion
“The followers already know that the highest three canines have the identical concept of who the highest three canines are within the 135-lb division. I’m alright with that with them placing me in that class at 12-0,” stated Keyshawn, believing he’s one of many high three fighters within the light-weight division.
“The very best 135-pounders is light-skinned [Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis,’ me and Shakur, period,” said Keyshawn. The best 135-pounders. Come on, bro. Call a spade a spade.
Keyshawn is getting way ahead of himself talking about being among the top three at lightweight because he still hasn’t beaten any contenders in the 135-lb division.
He’s not even close to being one of the top three lightweight fighters because he would need to beat contenders to reach that level. Keyshawn has not fought even one contender. He’s been protected by Top Rank in the same way Edgar Berlanga was when he was with that company.
Keyshawn’s Best Wins
– Gustavo Lemos: Non-contender, coming off a loss
– Miguel Madueno: Second tier non contender
– Nahir Abright: same
– Jose Pedraza: 0-2-1 record going into the fight
– Anthony Yigit: Non-contender
He’s making a big deal about fighting the smallish, weight-drained light welterweight Gustavo Lemos, who was coming off a loss to Richardson Hitchins and had to drain down from 140 to fight Keyshawn on November 8th.
Why did Keyshawn pick a short guy, Lemos, who fights at 140, coming off a defeat, as his opponent? I have a pretty good idea. This was flat-out old-fashioned cherry picking. When a fighter selects someone from a division above to drain down to fight them, it’s intended to gain an advantage because the guy is weakened. It’s sneaky, but it works.
Casual fans or ones without critical thinking ability are impressed and aren’t able to put two and two together to figure out that they’re being tricked. Keyshawn could have fought his four-time conqueror, Cuba’s Andy Cruz, who beat him in the 2020 Olympic finals and refers to him as “My son.” Cruz volunteered to fight Keyshawn, but he chose Lemos. What does that tell you?
