Keyshawn Davis Will Fight Edwin De Los Santos For The WBO Lightweight Title

On Saturday, June 7, rising sensation Keyshawn Davis will face Edwin De Los Santos to defend his WBO lightweight title.The fight will be held in Norfolk, Virginia, Davis' hometown, and it will be a big homecoming for the 25-year-old champion.

After his successful ascent in the lightweight division, Davis was promoted to full champion status, and this will be his first title defence since then. With an unbeaten professional record and a combination of technical brilliance, ring IQ, and confidence that belies his age, Davis has emerged as one of the sport's most talked-about young talents.

The strain to maintain his position at the top of the lightweight class is increased by fighting in front of his home audience. After a lull, his opponent Edwin De Los Santos steps back into the ring. The Dominican fighter, who is well-known for his violent style and explosive power, will try to shock the odds and stop Davis' momentum. De Los Santos is still a dangerous and unpredictable opponent, even if he hasn't competed since his close and rather contentious loss to Shakur Stevenson in November 2023. The matchup presents a compelling contrast in styles. Davis is known for his slick boxing and composed approach, while De Los Santos thrives in chaotic exchanges and can end fights with a single shot. For Davis, this fight offers a chance to answer lingering questions about how he handles adversity against punchers. For De Los Santos, it is an opportunity to re-establish himself in the title picture and prove he belongs at the elite level.

Top Rank is expected to stack the undercard with local talent and rising prospects, making it a marquee event for Norfolk and boxing fans alike. With the lightweight division as competitive as ever, the winner of this bout could find themselves in line for major unification fights later in the year. June 7 is shaping up to be a defining night for Keyshawn Davis as he defends his title and stakes his claim as the next American star in boxing’s most exciting weight class.