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Best action of last weekend was the standout victory by American lightweight contender Keyshawn Davis. The Tokyo 2020 silver medallist registered an emphatic two-round stoppage over up-til then, tough Argentinian Gustavo Lemos.
Davis (now 12-0, 8 KOs) shone in front of a 10,568 home crowd in the Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, famous for being the home of hall-of-famer and multi-weight world champion Pernell Whitaker. If he can match ‘Sweet Pea’s’ accomplishments we’re in for some ride !
Saturday night (Nov 8) Davis was sensational, knocking Lemos down three times in the second round en-route to the inevitable stoppage. The fight ended with a brutal left hook/strong right combination.
Pre-fight Lemos (29-2, 19 KOs) came in significantly heavier, failing to make the stipulated weight by over six pounds. He was cited as being up to 20 pounds heavier than Davis come first bell. Despite this, the home fighter went through with the fight, not wishing to disappoint his vocal and rising fanbase. This made his mindset and the manner of his victory even more impressive.
Davis continues to march through the 135 pounders (9st, 9lbs) and his likeable charisma makes him a potential big star in the sport. Think Sugar Ray Leonard with a smile to match.
By now, no surprise to hardcore followers of the sport, Davis is promoted by Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc. and should get the backing and fights necessary to reach his goal. He sits in probably the deepest division in boxing but there are some great matches out there. Watch out Gervonta Davis, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Shakur Stevenson et al.
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