Keyshawn Davis (11-0, 7 KOs) will return to Norfolk for a homecoming struggle on Nov. 8 because the No. 3 ranked light-weight on the planet with the WBO, IBF, and WBC. The 135lbs contender and 2020 U.S. Olympic silver medalist will face the harmful Argentinian puncher Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs) on the Scope Enviornment in Norfolk, Virginia. All the occasion shall be promoted by Prime Rank Boxing and be proven solely within the U.S. on ESPN+. Davis, Bob Arum and Lemos have all reacted to the struggle announcement through a Prime Rank press launch.
Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos Confirmed for Nov. 8
Davis, Lemos and Arum React to Combat Information
Davis shall be keen to construct on the proper begin to his skilled profession, with spectacular wins towards Jose Pedraza and Miguel Madueno. Reacting to the information of his homecoming struggle on November 8, “The Businessman” stated: “As a younger child rising up in Norfolk, I dreamed of undertaking sufficient to headline a card at Scope Enviornment in the future. My boxing idol is the legendary Pernell ‘Candy Pea’ Whitaker, and I wish to pack that enviornment like he used to. He’s the best from my metropolis, and I’m honored to proceed that legacy.”
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He continued: “I can’t wait to placed on a spectacular present towards a troublesome opponent in Gustavo Lemos. Everybody from the 757 shall be in my nook.”
Prime Rank Chairman Bob Arum additionally had his say on the information:“Norfolk has been ready for Keyshawn Davis to come back residence for years. This goes to be an amazing evening of fights headlined by an actual aggressive important occasion.”
Arum added: “Lemos is filled with confidence, and Keyshawn should be in prime type on November 8 at Scope Enviornment.”
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Lemos was final in motion at tremendous light-weight when he misplaced a disputed choice to Richardson Hitchins in April this yr. Lemos has shared his ideas on November 8: “This can be a massive event for Keyshawn Davis, and I’m coming to Norfolk to spoil the occasion. He picked the fallacious man. On November 8, he’ll discover out the reality. He’s not on my stage.”
Davis vs. Lemos Undercard
Brian Norman Jr. vs. Derrieck Cuevas; For Normans WBO welterweight title.Kelvin Davis vs. Yeis Solano; Gentle welterweightAbdullah Mason vs. Yohan Vasquez; LightweightTroy Isley vs. Tyler Howard; MiddleweightAustin DeAnda vs. DeAundre Pettus; MiddleweightKeon Davis vs. TBA; Welterweight
