Keyshawn Davis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Keyshawn Davis walked away from a WBO-mandated shot at Devin Haney's welterweight title after a purse bid awarded him $2.14 million for an October 3 fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 3

De La Hoya Blasts Soft Generation After Davis Ducks Haney

Oscar De La Hoya says today's fighters are softer than his generation, pointing to poor influences and a money-first mentality that has replaced old-school work ethic.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 3

Lopez On Davis Declining Haney Title Fight

Teofimo Lopez called Keyshawn Davis's decision to pull out of a title fight with Devin Haney a duck move after his own promotional company lost the purse bid.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 2

Keyshawn Davis Declines Haney Title Shot

Keyshawn Davis has backed out of his mandatory WBO welterweight title challenge against Devin Haney. Davis turned down his 25 percent share of an $8.55 million purse bid won by Top Rank, according to Bad Left Hook.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 1

Davis Declines $2.14M Mandatory Share

Keyshawn Davis talked his way into a mandatory title shot and then turned it down when the money was on the table. The WBO ordered the welterweight title fight between Davis and Devin Haney, the bout went to purse bid, and Top Rank came in with a winning offer of $8.55 million.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / July 31

Keyshawn Davis withdraws from welterweight title bout with Devin Haney

Keyshawn Davis is pulling out of his ordered welterweight title bout with champion Devin Haney, the WBO announced Friday. The WBO said Davis' decision was due to his split of the purse.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 31

Keyshawn Davis Declines $2.1 Million Payday, Withdraws From Ordered WBO Title Fight With Devin Haney

One of boxing’s most anticipated welterweight matchups is officially off. Keyshawn Davis has declined to move forward with his ordered WBO welterweight title fight against champion Devin Haney, turning down what would have been the largest purse of his professional career.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 31

Top Rank Wins Purse Bid for Devin Haney vs. Keyshawn Davis

The long-awaited showdown between Devin Haney and Keyshawn Davis is officially moving forward. Top Rank secured promotional rights for the WBO welterweight championship bout on Thursday, submitting a winning bid of $8.55 million during the purse bid held at WBO headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 30

Haney-Davis WBO Title Fight Set For October

Top Rank won the promotional rights to stage Devin Haney's WBO welterweight title defense against Keyshawn Davis, with the fight targeted for Oct. 3. The promotional outfit secured the purse bid on Thursday, ESPN reports, positioning itself to deliver one of fall's most anticipated matchups at 147 pounds.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 21

WBO's 75-25 Split Gives Haney Full Control

The WBO's purse bid for Devin Haney versus Keyshawn Davis has been scheduled for July 27. The sanctioning body has already fixed the purse split at 75-25 in Haney's favour.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 12

Romero predicts Keyshawn Davis beats Haney in WBO title clash

Rolando Romero believes Keyshawn Davis would defeat Devin Haney if the WBO welterweight title fight gets made. The sanctioning body ordered Haney to face mandatory challenger Davis last month, and Romero told The Ring the champion is trying to avoid the matchup.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 8

Devin Haney edges Keyshawn Davis in Sergio Mora's breakdown

DAZN analyst Sergio Mora gives Devin Haney a narrow edge over Keyshawn Davis in a potential title defense, citing resume and consistency as the deciding factors.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 4

According To Bill Haney, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis Is The Top Priority For Devin Haney

Devin Haney (33-0, 15 KOs) is undoubtedly a hot commodity in his division. As fighters line up to knock at his door, there is one name on his father, Bill Haney’s lips: Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs).

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 1

WBO Orders Devin Haney to Defend Welterweight Title Against Keyshawn Davis

One of the biggest all-American fights in boxing may soon become a reality. The World Boxing Organization (WBO) officially ordered welterweight champion Devin Haney to make the first defense of his title against mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

WBO Gives Haney Keyshawn Davis Ultimatum

The WBO has run out of patience with Devin Haney. The sanctioning body’s president Gustavo Olivieri has given Haney and mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis 20 days to reach a negotiated agreement before the fight goes to purse bids — a process that would see Haney take 75 percent of the purse as the defending champion.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

Devin Haney ordered to face Keyshawn Davis by WBO

WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney has been ordered to face Keyshawn Davis in a mandatory title defense after failing to secure unification bouts with other champions.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 18

Keyshawn Davis Reveals Move to New Weight Division

Super Lightweight Keyshawn Davis (15-0-1, 10 KOs) avenged his 2023 no-decision against Nahir Albright. Three years ago, the 27-year-old scored a majority decision.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 17

Keyshawn Davis Dominates Nahir Albright in Norfolk Rematch

NORFOLK, Va. — Keyshawn Davis made sure there would be no controversy this time. The former WBO lightweight champion delivered a sharp, disciplined performance Saturday night, defeating Nahir Albright by unanimous decision in their 12-round junior welterweight rematch at Scope Arena in Davis’ hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 15

Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright 2: Start Time, Fight Card, Live Stream & More

For the third time in his last four fights, Nahir Albright is facing a Davis brother. For the second time in that span, he enters the ring against former WBO lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 15

Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright 2 Odds and Prediction

Two and a half years after meeting in the ring in Texas, Keyshawn Davis (14-0, 1 NC) and Nahir Albright (17-2-1, 1 NC) run it back in a main event. Davis, 27, has since gone on to win the WBO lightweight title, though he would get stripped of the belt just six months later after failing to make weight for his first defense.

Boxing News / HITC / March 19

Devin Haney calls Keyshawn Davis ‘a fraud’ after Rolly Romero revelation

Devin Haney has called Keyshawn Davis ‘a fraud’ after a fresh clip sparked controversy between the two. Davis had repeatedly called out Haney following his win over Jamaine Ortiz, positioning himself for a high-profile clash.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 17

Keyshawn Davis: 'I Was Drinking Every Single Day'

The darkest chapter of Keyshawn Davis’ young career unfolded in full public view last summer and nearly derailed everything he had built. What was supposed to be a triumphant homecoming and first lightweight title defense turned into a cautionary tale.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 2, 2025

Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

WBO lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis is making it a family affair when he defends his title against Edwin De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KOs) Saturday night on ESPN.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 25, 2025

Keyshawn Davis To Face His Toughest Title Defense Against Edwin De Los Santos

From contender to world champion, Keyshawn Davis has carved his name into the boxing elite with a blend of precision, grit, and undeniable star power. Once a rising prospect, Keyshawn Davis sharpened his skills with every bout, gaining lessons, momentum, and confidence.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 17, 2025

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.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 12, 2025

Keyshawn Davis Gets First Title Defence Bout In June

Keyshawn Davis was finally officially presented with the WBO belt by President Gustavo Olivieri in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Davis (13-0, 9 KOs), currently rated at No.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 9, 2024

Keyshawn Davis vs Gustavo Lemos Fight Results: Davis KOs Lemos (Video)

It was a homecoming for lightweight contender Keyshawn Davis (12-0, 8 KOs), and the pressure of packing 10,568 fans into the Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA, would have been a lot for anyone else except for Davis.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 7, 2024

Keyshawn Davis vs Gustavo Lemos: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds

There hasn’t been drama for a weigh-in for quite some time but Thursday afternoon, we got just that, and it isn’t over. Lightweight Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs) came in just above six pounds over the contracted weight of 135 pounds for his fight against Keyshawn Davis (11-0, 7 KOs).