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Keyshawn Davis will ‘sign up now’ to fight Gervonta Davis or Vasiliy Lomachenko ahead of Gustavo Lemos bout

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Rising star of boxing Keyshawn Davis says he is ready to take on world champions Gervonta Davis and Vasily Lomachenko; watch Keyshawn Davis take on Gustavo Lemos live on Sky Sports Main Event from 1am on Saturday morning

Keyshawn Davis says he would sign up now to fight lightweight champions Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Vasily Lomachenko but insists he doesn’t need the division’s biggest names to fulfil his destiny.

The 25-year-old American will attempt to extend his 11-0 professional record when he faces Gustavo Lemos live on Sky Sports in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos

Despite his professional career still being in its early stages, Davis’ talent is such that he is already being touted for bouts with some of the sport’s biggest stars.

The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist is not interested in fighting close friend and WBC title holder WBC Shakur Stevenson, but would welcome an opportunity against WBA champion Davis or IBF champion Lomachenko.

Asked News if he is ready for those tests, Davis replied: “I think the question is – are they ready for me?

“If they are ready to fight me, if they’re willing to fight me I will sign up. They can send me a contract and I’ll sign it.”

Asked which title holder he would most like to face, Davis, who goes by the alias ‘The Businessman’, added: “It doesn’t matter. A belt is a belt.

“The Businessman is going to turn out to be who he’s going to be. I don’t need a specific name for me to become who I need to be.

“All I need is a world title and we’re going to take it to the next level after that.”

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Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos results, highlights: Davis scores thunderous knockout, calls out Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis

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Keyshawn Davis produced the best performance of his career in front of a sellout home crowd, sending a thunderous message to the lightweight division on Friday at The Scope in Norfolk, Virginia.

Davis (12-0, 8 KOs), who vowed pre-fight to follow in the legendary footsteps of Norfolk’s Pernell Whitaker, knocked down Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos three times in the second round, forcing the referee to call a halt to the action after the third knockdown. Lemos (29-2, 19 KOs) had only been defeated once before Friday’s highlight-reel setback in a razor-thin decision at the hands of Richardson Hithchins. Consequently, Davis beating Lemos in the fashion he did is a real statement in the lightweight division.

What makes the 2020 Olympic silver medalist’s win even more impressive was the size disadvantage he had in the fight. Lemos weighed in 6.4 pounds over the 135-pound limit at Thursday’s weigh-in, and by the time he entered the arena on Friday, he’d rehydrated all the way up to 155.6 pounds. Lemos was noticeably bigger than Davis in the ring, but that didn’t faze the American, who called out Gervonta “Tank” Davis for an eventual showdown following his stellar performance.

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Davis will now likely fight for a world title in 2025. He is ranked No. 3 with the IBF and the WBO, and both title shots could be on the table in the near future. WBO officials said at their convention last month that they would consider making the winner of Friday’s fight the mandatory challenger for Denys Berinchyk. Vasyl Lomachenko’s future is unclear, which could leave the IBF title vacant as well.

On the undercard, top prospect Abdullah Mason rose from two knockdowns in the opening round to knock out Yohan Vasquez with a brutal left hand to the body in round two. The opening round of Mason vs. Vasquez was an instant contender for Round of the Year, as Mason was dropped twice in the round but also put Vasquez on the canvas across an exhilarating three minutes.

Check out Uncrowned’s Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos full results and live blog below.

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Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos results: The Businessman delivers TKO 2, calls out Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis

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Lightweight star Keyshawn Davis extended his record to 12-0 by posting a spectacular second-round TKO over Gustavo Lemos at The Scope in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday. The official time was 1:08.

Davis, 25, dropped his man with a beautiful right hand counter punch in round two and Lemos was badly hurt. The Argentinian fighter rose gamely but was on his back almost immediately from a flush left hook to the jaw. The final knockdown was poetry – a multi-punch combination punctuated by a rocket right uppercut.

“We gave y’all a spectacular night,” said Davis during his post-fight interview with ESPN. “Norfolk, y’all gonna have a world champion next year. Since I’ve been a professional, I can definitely say this has been a marquee night.”

As expected, it was a battle of Davis’ finesse against Lemos’ strength and aggression. The home fighter kept the required distance in the opening round and when Lemos got too close, he was tied up and pushed off. It looked like it could be a long night, but “The Businessman” was in no mood for overtime.

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There aren’t many more levels for Davis to go through. He’s already ranked inside the top 3 at 135 pounds with three of the four governing bodies and his talent is astonishing. The lightweight division is stacked and superfights are in his future.

“A world title [is next],” said Davis. “In 2025, we’ve got big, big plans for everybody in the boxing world. Hey, Gervonta… knock, knock!”

Lemos let many people down by coming in a whopping 6.4 pounds over the lightweight limit. His plan to be a weight bully got him nowhere and he falls to 29-2.

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Gervonta Davis called out for ‘b*tch move’ and refusing to fight elite boxer in his prime

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Gervonta Davis has drawn the ire of a good amount of boxing fans in 2024. Despite saddling up for a mega fight against Ryan Garcia in 2023, “Tank” took a step back in his age 30 year in the eyes of many. His decision to fight Frank Martin over the summer wasn’t met with much excitement, although Davis delivered with a scintillating KO. Boxing fans excused it, though, expecting Davis to follow it up with another big fight for his next event.

Instead, Davis announced that he would be fighting Lamont Roach Jr. in December. Roach is a fine fighter, but not a big name by any means. Boxing purists were clamoring for a Davis bout against Vasiliy Lomachenko, which seemed highly possible, but the Ukrainian opted against it; at least for now. While Loma was the one who didn’t try hard to make it happen this time, there are some who believe Davis waited until Lomachenko got old before even giving him a chance.

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Gervonta Davis claimed to have ducked Vasiliy Lomachenko

An anonymous boxing official spoke to BoxingScene recently and called out Davis for ducking Lomachenko until the very last minute.

Lomachenko is still elite, evidenced by his TKO title win over George Kambosos Jr. in May, but he doesn’t have the quickness or power that made him among the most dangerous boxers earlier in his career.

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Frontrunner To Face Daniel Dubois Next Warns Him ‘I’m Not Like Anthony Joshua’: “Let’s Get It On”

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Daniel Dubois is one of the top dogs in the heavyweight division.

The 27-year-old has put together three of the best back-to-back wins anywhere in the sport in the last year or so. He first managed to stop the giant Jarrell Miller in the final few seconds of their fight last December, then he

Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua overcame some early pressure from Filip Hrgovic to secure another stoppage win before beating Anthony Joshua with a stunning knockout this September.

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Claressa Shields Shocked as Officials Force Floyd Schofield to Agree for ‘Crazy’ Rule Change on Fight Day

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Boxing matches can throw even the most seasoned fans for a loop, but what happened to 22-year-old rising star Floyd ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield outside the ring had former undisputed middleweight champion Claressa Shields doing a double take! The Jersey City, New Jersey native is coming off a unanimous decision win over Mexico’s Rene Tellez Giron.

Despite Schofield’s largely dominant display of boxing mastery on Saturday at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the 22-year-old was sent crashing onto the canvas for the first time in his career. That combined with several mishaps throughout the fight attracted criticism from his peers in the boxing world. Frustrated, the 18-0 boxer took to social media to make a startling revelation.

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“We were scheduled and trained for 10 rounds,” Schofield wrote on X. “But in the locker room, they changed my contract to 12 rounds and had us initial.” Such last-minute changes in contracts are unheard of, some would even say Schofield should have backed out.

But here’s the kicker: while it’s still up in the air whether Schofield was in the loop or not, the fight was being billed as a 12-round showdown just days before they stepped into the ring. Regardless, Schofield continued, “So keep sleeping on KID if you want. All this experience he is gaining will make him the greatest ever.”

He even took the opportunity to call out Gervonta Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and Keyshawn Davis for a fight. “@Gervontaa @ShakurStevenson @KeyshawnDavis8 … you all can get it. Time is on our side, not yours,” he wrote. Soon after this tweet, Shields hopped on the platform to share her thoughts on the matter.

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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul is ‘A Very Even Fight,’ Says UFC Legend Tyron Woodley

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Former UFC Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley believes the Nov. 15 boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is a “very even fight,” per comments made to TMZ Sports.

“I think it’s an even fight because of the age of Mike Tyson,” Woodley began.

“He’s completely obviously out of his prime. When in his prime, most of his fights were almost attempted murder. So literally, Jake wouldn’t have stood a chance. Nobody would even commission or sanction a fight of him against Mike Tyson. And Jake’s always on a win-win situation. He’s fighting guys that if he lose, you lost to this guy. You lost to Tyron. You lost to Anderson Silva. You lost to Nate Diaz. So he’s always in a position where if he wins, he goes up, if he loses, it’s like, OK, he took a risk, he took a chance. So I like the fight.”

At 58 years old, Tyson is well out of his prime, as Woodley said. His last professional fight was in June 2005. He did face Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition four years ago, and that ended in a split decision.

Mike Tyson

In his prime, Tyson was the scariest fighter in the world, serving as boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987-1990. At one point in his career, Tyson was 37-0 with 33 knockouts. He finished his time in the ring with a 50-6 record (two no-contests).

The 27-year-old Paul, a YouTuber and social media star, has fought 11 times professionally, going 10-1 with seven knockouts. He’s notably fought (and beaten) Woodley in the past, earning an eight-round split decision win before knocking him out in the sixth round in a rematch. Paul has fared well against ex-MMA stars, beating Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz and Ben Askren as well.

The latest DraftKings Sportsbook odds have Paul as a -275 favorite, giving him 73.33 percent implied odds to win, per Action Network. In the end, the age gap might be too much for Tyson to overcome, but the ex-champ was one of the most skilled and powerful fighters ever once upon a time, so he can’t be discounted here.

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Floyd Mayweather vs Gervonta Davis fight simulated as new rivalry ends in frightening one-punch KO no-one would expect

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Boxing fans can finally see a picture of what would happen in a fantasy fight between Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis.

Mayweather is considered one of the greatest boxers of all-time, retiring with a perfect professional record of 50 wins from 50 fights and has since passed his expertise on to the next generation.

That includes undefeated champion Davis, who he mentored in the professional ranks en route to reaching the pinnacle of the lightweight division.

Naturally, many fans wonder what would have happened if the pair had have both fought in their primes given their immense talent.

Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather

‘TBE’ taught his apprentice all he needed to know in the sport, but the pair have since split with Davis moving on from his promotional outfit.

The American fighters have even feuded on social media, and are no longer on the best of terms, with Davis even calling out Mayweather for a surprise fight.

It would be an intriguing clash of styles with Mayweather carrying a one-of-a-kind elite skillset, while Davis possesses more raw punching power.

And boxing video game Undisputed has played host to a simulation of the pair battling, in a unique match-up.

Mayweather started the stronger as many would expect, given the star regularly dictated the tempo of exchanges during his professional career.

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Gervonta Davis’ Coaches Call Out Floyd Mayweather’s Questionable Move Before Major Fight

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The two are never shy of speaking out

The relationship between boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis once seemed unbreakable. Often compared to a father-son dynamic, the bond they shared has since unraveled. Tension surfaced when Davis accused Mayweather of banning him from his gym during training for his 2023 showdown against Ryan Garcia. Though Davis officially parted ways with Mayweather Promotions in 2022, Mayweather publicly claimed he had no hard feelings. But soon after, Davis began openly criticizing his former mentor, accusing him of unresolved financial issues in Dubai. The situation has only escalated since then, with both sides throwing subtle jabs at each other.

Now, as Davis continues to shine in the ring, his coaches are speaking out about Mayweather’s actions and raising concerns over his decision to reportedly bar Davis from his training facility at such a critical time.

Coaches Demand Answers from Mayweathe

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Davis’ trainer Calvin Ford, along with assistant coach Kenny Ellis, recently voiced their frustrations in a video shared on Ford‘s Instagram. Ellis didn’t hold back, questioning Mayweather’s motives: “If Tank is like a son to Floyd, why would you put him out of the gym? Biggest fight of his career and you ban him. Why? Did you want him to lose?” The tone was unmistakably frustrated, as the coaches painted a picture of betrayal.

Ford echoed similar concerns, describing the emotional complexity of the relationship. He recounted a conversation with Mayweather where the boxing legend denied having blocked Davis from using the gym. However, both coaches remained adamant that Mayweather needed to be held accountable. Ellis went as far as to challenge the media to ask Mayweather directly about his motives: “I would love for the media to ask him, ‘What was on your mind when you put Tank out of the gym?'”

Despite the tension, Ford also saw a silver lining. Reflecting on the incident, he noted, “It was a lesson within a lesson. What felt negative was actually positive. Tank worked harder, and the results showed.” That hard work paid off when Davis knocked out Ryan Garcia in the 7th round, securing his status as one of the sport’s elite fighters.

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What Lies Ahead for Gervonta Davis

With Davis riding high on his success, he is set to defend his WBA title against Lamont Roach Jr. on December 14 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Roach, holding a 25-1-1 record, poses a significant challenge. Meanwhile, Davis continues to build on his undefeated 30-0 streak, with his most recent victory being a knockout against Frank Martin in June.

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Anthony Joshua’s loss to Daniel Dubois had profoundly negative effect on trainer and gym mates

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Following Joshua’s defeat, the Ben Davison Performance Centre was left in a heavy atmosphere that impacted everyone, including rising star Moses Itauma.

Anthony Joshua’s recent loss to Daniel Dubois cast a heavy shadow over the Ben Davison Performance Centre, affecting not only his career but also the morale of his trainer and fellow fighters. Young heavyweight contender Moses Itauma, who trains under Davison’s guidance, described the atmosphere as deeply somber, akin to the aftermath of a personal loss. For Itauma and his gym mates, Joshua’s defeat was a sobering reminder of boxing’s unforgiving nature and the stakes at play for anyone climbing the ranks.

Joshua’s unexpected defeat in five intense rounds by Dubois shook his team and gym to the core, with the normally upbeat Ben Davison struggling to rally spirits. Itauma, a 19-year-old with high aspirations in the sport, explained that returning to the gym felt like entering a space of mourning. “The gym vibe was down,” Itauma shared. “Ben’s reaction reminded me that this isn’t just a sport; it’s a part of who we are. It mattered that he wasn’t just brushing it off.” For Itauma, Davison’s somber mood signaled a depth of commitment, one that Itauma believes is crucial for a coach guiding fighters to the top.

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Despite the challenges, Itauma sees the reaction to Joshua’s loss as a catalyst, a spark pushing everyone to refocus on their individual paths. Having recently returned from a break and eager to train, he described how the emotional weight in the gym helped him channel that energy toward his next fight against Australian Demsey McKean on December 21. This atmosphere of seriousness reminded Itauma of his own goals and what it takes to achieve them.

Itauma’s determination to overcome

Itauma, who has already achieved ten wins in his early career, feels a heightened drive to succeed in the wake of Joshua’s loss. His path to success hasn’t been easy, and the weight of Joshua’s defeat underscores the resilience required in boxing. “When I came back from my holiday, I realized how much I need this,” Itauma said. “Boxing isn’t just a job; it’s part of me. I want to make an impact not only in the ring but in people’s lives.”

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