KEYSHAWN Davis’ next step towards the top has been officially confirmed for November 8 as the 2020 Olympian and current 11-0 (7 KOs) pro “comes home”. Boxing in Norfolk, Virginia, ‘The Businessman’ has a tough test in front of him against Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos, who will be having his first bout under the Top Rank banner.
The homecoming is a true family affair, as Keyshawn’s brothers Kelvin and Keon join the party. Meanwhile, after failing to nail down a unification with IBF champion Jaron Ennis, Brian Norman Jr defends his WBO 147-pound title against Derrieck Cuevas. Big punching prospect Abdullah Mason is also on the card, along with Troy Isley and Efe Ajagba.
10-round headliner Keyshawn named Pernell Whitaker as one of his boxing idols before acknowledging that Lemos is a tough task. He’s correct on the latter. Lemos was deemed unlucky in many quarters to have lost a decision to Richardson Hitchins in their title eliminator.
“Lemos is full of confidence, and Keyshawn will have to be in top form,” stated promoter Bob Arum, who is overseeing a new breed of young contenders.
Aside from a no-contest blip after his fight with Nahir Albright, Davis has no stains on his 11-fight record. Beating Lemos, in a convincing fashion, would represent a serious statement victory on the road to world-class.
“I hand-picked this opponent because I know he can fight. He’s a good fighter. But I’m a dangerous fighter. Just know that if you come with that, I’m going to come with that, too,” said Keyshawn.
“Gustavo Lemos is going to try all that extra stuff, but ya’ll know how we rock out here. Norfolk is not going for any of that. I’m going to tone him right on down, and we are going to have a fun night on Friday, November 8.”
