On February 14 at The Theater at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis, NY, Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs, 1 NC) delivered a dominating efficiency to cease Denys Berinchyk (19-1, 9 KOs)within the fourth spherical to develop into the brand new WBO light-weight champion. It was the principle occasion of a High Rank card, carried out in affiliation with K2 Promotions and Queensberry Promotions. Following the dominating win, consideration rapidly turned to what might be subsequent for the 25-year-old Norfolk native, and Davis made it clear who he want to face subsequent.
Keyshawn Davis Dominates Berinchyk: Eyes Unification Fights
Davis Targets High Light-weight Champions
After a messy opening two rounds, Davis scored a knockdown in spherical three with a left hook to the physique. Berinchyk beat the rely, however in spherical 4, “The Businessman” landed one other brutal left to the physique, maintaining his opponent down for the complete rely. A dominant efficiency from the 25-year-old Norfolk native.
Within the ring following his spectacular KO efficiency, Davis stated: “Man, it was a tremendous feeling [to win].” The 2020 Olympic silver medallist continued: “[I will face] anyone that has the balls to step within the ring and battle me.
“There are two 135-division champions that I’d like to battle. If they’ve acquired the heart to step within the ring […], inform them to ship me a contract, or I’ll ship them one.”
What’s Subsequent for Keyshawn Davis?
It’s protected to imagine the 2 champions Davis is concentrating on are WBA champ Gervonta Davis and IBF title holder Vasily Lomachenko. Keyshawn Davis just lately spoke to talkSPORT.com and made it clear he has no intention to battle WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson: “No, I’d by no means battle him,” stated Davis of a potential conflict with Shakur.
“It could be bizarre, I’d by no means battle him. I met Shakur after I was 14.
“He was there after I was in a psychological residence. He was calling me up, checking up on me,” stated “The Businessman.”
“There isn’t any hate in Shakur’s coronary heart. He is aware of what I can develop into and what he can develop into,” added Davis.
