Growing up in Norfolk is tough for everybody just because of the environment we live in, Davis said. Ragan is 4-0 since turning pro last year, while Isley had one pro fight in February. With the Ghanaian out, in steps former European super . Storylines: Davis was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia by his mother. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Hailing from Ghana, Tagoe, 34, hasnt been stopped inside the distance since 2004 when he competed against a fellow Ghanian, Lante Addy. Davis went on to dominate domestically, claiming a slew of amateur titles. He won a silver medal in this competitive event of a millennium. As an amateur, Davis won silver medals at the 2019 Pan American Games, 2019 World Championships, and 2020 Summer Olympics. Me and my brother were playing a lot of sports, we were athletic and we were the best at everything we did, he explained. Brown managed to recover from the knockdown and continue, however Davis secured victory after landing a combination of heavy punches which forced the referee to step in and end the bout. Verified. He's really lifted the team," Walsh said of Davis. Jared Anderson and lightweight prospect Keyshawn Davis finally have opponents for their respective April 8 bouts, Top Rank announced Monday. The following year, he emerged second at the Chemistry Cup and first at the Strandja Tournament. TOKYO American boxer Keyshawn Davis secured himself no less than an Olympic silver medal at the Tokyo Games with a victory on Friday. To get close to your favorite stars, Check out PlayersWiki and Never miss any updates. 2 min read. Ring Magazine Editor-In-Chief said: Eight rounds of target practice from the immensely talented Keyshawn Davis. Virginias own Keyshawn Davis is The Promise for 2023: When can we expect to wager on this professional boxing prospect next? Keyshawn Davis vs. Esteban Sanchez: Physical attributes. Hes a legend in Norfolk. Worst night of pro career and why: The 23-year-old boxer-puncher feels he could have done better against Jose Antonio Meza on the Canelo Alvarez-Billy Joe Saunders undercard in May 2021. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Davis was so superior against his final opponent of . City officials say that Davis is the second Olympic medalist. The 23-year-old boxer-puncher took Sanchez apart and bludgeoned the tough Mexican into defeat in six one-sided rounds. He has two brothers Keon Davis and Kelvin Davis. He then fought against Richman Ashelley on April 3, 2021. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Keyshawn Davis (born February 28, 1999) is an American professional boxer. Having just turned 24, Devin Haney is already the divisions undisputed champion. Hovhannes Bachkov (ARM): +750 5. ", Finishing, Keyshawn said: "I love putting on performances, I'm an aggressive fighter, and I don't like getting hit. Gabil Mamedov (ROC): +1600 9. "We both come from that area, and our styles mean we'll make a great fight out of it.". The Oklahoma Sooners recently offered 2024 linebacker Keyshawn Flowers out of Maryland. Keyshawn Davis features in the co-main event Saturday at the MGM Grand. A daily roundup of all your global boxing news from Bad Left Hook, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Keyshawn Davis reportedly set to take on Emmanuel Tagoe in Newark, April 8, Zhilei Zhang: Joyce has never fought anyone with my power, Ill pierce the armor of the Juggernaut. The lightweight from Norfolk, Virginia, lost a 4-1 split decision to gifted Cuban Andy Cruz in the gold medal match early Sunday Eastern Time in the U.S., meaning he had to settle for a silver medal. Anderson will face George Arias in a clash of unbeaten heavyweights and Davis will square off against former world title challenger Anthony Yigit. The phone call from Walsh and USA Boxing high performance director Matt Johnson stunned him. Elnur Abduraimov (UZB): +1600 7. Keyshawn Davis, popularly known as The Businessman, is a professional lightweight boxer born on February 28, 1999, in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Leonel de los Santos (DOM): +6000 12. The Virginian-born standout showcased his lightning-quick reflexes and precision striking while lacing his opponent with vicious power shots when necessary. Davis is its best hope in Tokyo, as he's now. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Our database can be used to assist you in getting Keyshawn Davis endorsements, interviewing Keyshawn Davis, or to hire Keyshawn Davis for an event. Tokyo 2020 All the news from the Summer Games in Tokyo on ESPN: Read more "It's one thing to go right to the top and fight for titles but you're not prepared for the rest of your career to defend titles. Foto: Photo by Prince Williams/Getty Images. By now, its evident to see that Keyshawn Davis doesnt want easy fights. Davis and Jackson in the starting five marked the first time since Nov. 30, 2018 two freshmen cracked the starting lineup (Keyshawn Bryant and AJ Lawson) for Carolina. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Hes already proven his worth, so the 23-year-old has continually called out some of the lightweight divisions toughest boxers. U.S. boxer Keyshawn Davis was awarded a spot in the Tokyo Olympics on Monday and is stunned by the offer to rejoin Team USA after going professional five months ago. Showing Editorial results for keyshawn davis. His opponent hasn't been selected. ", Leonard Ellerbe pictured alongside Gervonta Davis in 2021. It was so smooth, so accurate, so poised. The biggest thing for him is to continue to evolve and improve fight-by-fight. newsletter, IBF orders Rodriguez vs Lopez for vacant bantamweight title, Haney talks Tank vs Garcia matchup, discusses status of Lomachenko fight, Benn issues public statement after claiming WBC did him a disservice with their eggsplanation, Puello vs Romero set for May 13, Adames vs Williams for June 24 on Showtime, Sandy Ryan vs Marie-Pier Houleset for vacant WBO welterweight title. The American boxer will enter the ring with 136.2 lbs in his upcoming bout. The Redblacks also chased running back Wes Hills . I just feel how it turned out and I came out of the Olympics, I got me and my brother, Kelvin, signed [with Top Rank, and] great paydays. The boxers are represented by rival promotional companies in Las Vegas. Learn more. Of course, I want to win a world title, I feel thats destined for me but I dont think thats whats going to make me in the sport of boxing.. We were athletic and we were the best at everything we did, he explained. The U.S. lightweight, who was considered a gold medal threat going into the Olympics, defeated Hovhannes Bachkov of Armenia by a unanimous decision in the semifinals early Friday ET in the U.S. to reach the championship match early Sunday ET. The 17-year gold medal drought for U.S men's boxing will continue after a pair of losses Sunday morning at the Tokyo Olympics In their fourth and final meeting as amateur boxers, American. Top Rank, the fight firm that represents Keyshawn, is happy to play a patient game to get there. Me and my brother (fellow prospect Kelvin) were playing a lot of sports. Keyshawn. Promoter: Top Rank Inc. Twitter: @KeyshawnDavis8. In 2022, Davis stepped into the light by winning all three of his fights without so much as losing a round. Davis journey into boxing began when he was 9 years old. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Keyshawn Davis poses after a weigh-in ahead of his fight against Jose Antonio Meza in Arlington, Texas, on May 7. You can get access to all of Keyshawn Davis contacts by signing up and becoming a member. That's our job. Davis was dominant throughout the bout and in the fourth round, landed a number of heavy punches which visibly hurt his opponent. Having a promising boxing journey so far, Keyshawn also won the National Golden Gloves in 2017. Yall havent really seen me yet, Davis told The Post. Im a fighter: I can go backwards, forwards, Ive got power, he said. Height/ Reach: 5-foot-9 (175 cm)/ 70 in. "That's the goal for Keyshawn Davis. [1] [2] Amateur career [ edit] Olympic Games results [ edit] Tokyo 2020 Round of 32: Defeated Enrico Lacruz (Netherlands) 5-0 Davis, Ragan and Isley were awarded spots because they were among the highest-ranked boxers from the Americas in each weight class that didn't get in a quota through the first continental allotment. Aug. 6 (UPI) --American Keyshawn Davis has made it to the gold medal lightweight bout after besting Hovhannes Bachkov of Armenia on Friday in a chippy fight at the Tokyo Olympics.Davis, 22, won by . In addition, he placed first at the 2013 and 2014 National PAL. Keyshawn is also fond of luxury cars. My brother (Kevin Davis) and I played many sports. However, He is the boxing crush of many girls out in California. You can never be happy with a loss, he said. "He is a star already, and I know I'll be as big a star as he is. Anthony Davis underwhelmed in their first game since LeBron's injury. The Olympics was just a great experience in general. . I was happy with my decision. "Keyshawn will move at a very intelligent pace," Arum continued. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. How tall is Keyshawn Davis? Davis is currently ranked 10th by the WBO and 14th by the IBF at Lightweight. Keyshawn Davis is an American professional boxer and 2020 Olympian. I'm going to knock you out, and I'm going to have fun doing it. according to his latest weigh-in. "We both come from that area, and our styles mean we'll make a great fight out of it. That said, he appears to be America's prominent hope . Davis' recent pro status came during conflict with the team's national governing body over his attendance for workouts, which resulted in his removal from the team. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. 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