Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Not too enamored with this fight, as much as Albright made Davis work first time, Keyshawn still pissed it
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
REMATCH WITH ALBRIGHT ‘NEVER MADE SENSE’ TO DAVIS
If it were up to Keyshawn Davis, he would fight someone other than Nahir Albright on Saturday night.
Davis didn’t think it was necessary to box Albright again because the former WBO lightweight champ considers his 10-round, majority-decision victory over Albright in October 2023 conclusive evidence that he operates on another level. According to Davis (14-0, 10 KOs, 1 NC), whose win was changed to a no-contest, he only agreed to a rematch with Albright because his promoter, Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc., pushed for it to happen.
“It never made sense to me,” Davis told The Ring. “Top Rank wanted the rematch, so they got what they wanted.”
Since the more meaningful fights Davis craves – namely with WBO welterweight champ Devin Haney and two Brits, welterweight contender Conor Benn and WBC super lightweight titleholder Dalton Smith – aren’t available, Top Rank executives pitched a second fight against Albright (17-2-1, 7 KOs, 1 NC) because their contentious history helps sell the event in Davis’ hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.
Albright also fought favored Frank Martin to a rare unanimous draw in his last fight February 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“Honestly, it was gonna come a time when he had no choice but to fight me again,” Albright told The Ring. “Like, I’m not going nowhere. My name is gonna stay relevant and I was gonna make it to where he had no choice but to fight me again. So, it was only a matter of time.”
Albright upset Davis’ older brother, then-unbeaten junior welterweight Kelvin Davis, by majority decision June 7 at Scope Arena. DAZN will stream the Keyshawn Davis-Albright rematch from the same venue.
“I definitely feel like me beating his brother helped get this fight made,” Albright said. “It was only a matter of time before we shared the ring again.”
Albright told assembled media during his post-fight press conference June 7 that Keyshawn Davis and his younger brother, junior welterweight prospect Keon Davis, entered his locker room, which was adjacent to Kelvin Davis’ locker room. No punches were thrown, but Albright said Keyshawn Davis confronted him and he was left with a visible abrasion on his face from the skirmish.
The incident worsened what was already an awful weekend for Keyshawn Davis.
The 2021 Olympic silver medalist was scheduled to make his first defense of the WBO lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos in the 12-round main event June 7. Davis came in 4.3 pounds overweight the previous day, which led Sampson Lewkowicz, De Los Santos’ promoter, to pull him out of their bout because he believed the weight disadvantage was unsafe for De Los Santos.
The WBO immediately stripped Davis of its 135-pound championship.
Albright’s victory over Kelvin Davis ended a 19-month layoff that began after his close loss to Keyshawn Davis at Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas.
Keyshawn Davis beat Albright on the cards of judges Robert Hoyle (96-94) and David Sutherland (97-93). Judge John Basile scored their fight a draw, 95-95.
“It was a competitive fight,” Keyshawn Davis said. “[Basile’s scorecard] was just a bad day [for Basile]. I don’t think it was even at all. The win was pretty decisive.”
The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation changed the official result to a no-contest because Davis tested positive for marijuana, which remains a banned substance for boxers who compete in that state.
If it were up to Keyshawn Davis, he would fight someone other than Nahir Albright on Saturday night.
Davis didn’t think it was necessary to box Albright again because the former WBO lightweight champ considers his 10-round, majority-decision victory over Albright in October 2023 conclusive evidence that he operates on another level. According to Davis (14-0, 10 KOs, 1 NC), whose win was changed to a no-contest, he only agreed to a rematch with Albright because his promoter, Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc., pushed for it to happen.
“It never made sense to me,” Davis told The Ring. “Top Rank wanted the rematch, so they got what they wanted.”
Since the more meaningful fights Davis craves – namely with WBO welterweight champ Devin Haney and two Brits, welterweight contender Conor Benn and WBC super lightweight titleholder Dalton Smith – aren’t available, Top Rank executives pitched a second fight against Albright (17-2-1, 7 KOs, 1 NC) because their contentious history helps sell the event in Davis’ hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.
Albright also fought favored Frank Martin to a rare unanimous draw in his last fight February 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“Honestly, it was gonna come a time when he had no choice but to fight me again,” Albright told The Ring. “Like, I’m not going nowhere. My name is gonna stay relevant and I was gonna make it to where he had no choice but to fight me again. So, it was only a matter of time.”
Albright upset Davis’ older brother, then-unbeaten junior welterweight Kelvin Davis, by majority decision June 7 at Scope Arena. DAZN will stream the Keyshawn Davis-Albright rematch from the same venue.
“I definitely feel like me beating his brother helped get this fight made,” Albright said. “It was only a matter of time before we shared the ring again.”
Albright told assembled media during his post-fight press conference June 7 that Keyshawn Davis and his younger brother, junior welterweight prospect Keon Davis, entered his locker room, which was adjacent to Kelvin Davis’ locker room. No punches were thrown, but Albright said Keyshawn Davis confronted him and he was left with a visible abrasion on his face from the skirmish.
The incident worsened what was already an awful weekend for Keyshawn Davis.
The 2021 Olympic silver medalist was scheduled to make his first defense of the WBO lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos in the 12-round main event June 7. Davis came in 4.3 pounds overweight the previous day, which led Sampson Lewkowicz, De Los Santos’ promoter, to pull him out of their bout because he believed the weight disadvantage was unsafe for De Los Santos.
The WBO immediately stripped Davis of its 135-pound championship.
Albright’s victory over Kelvin Davis ended a 19-month layoff that began after his close loss to Keyshawn Davis at Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas.
Keyshawn Davis beat Albright on the cards of judges Robert Hoyle (96-94) and David Sutherland (97-93). Judge John Basile scored their fight a draw, 95-95.
“It was a competitive fight,” Keyshawn Davis said. “[Basile’s scorecard] was just a bad day [for Basile]. I don’t think it was even at all. The win was pretty decisive.”
The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation changed the official result to a no-contest because Davis tested positive for marijuana, which remains a banned substance for boxers who compete in that state.
Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Lets see how serious Keyshawn is
He'd be better off at 154
Put some meat on those lightweight bones
He's got good skills
He'd be better off at 154
Put some meat on those lightweight bones
He's got good skills
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‘I have that chip on my shoulder’: Brian Norman Jr set for comeback after Haney loss
Brian Norman Jr wants to bounce back strong, and Josh Wagner wants to show the world who he is
Brian Norman Jr will look to get back on track this Saturday, May 16, when he returns to action for his first fight since losing the WBO welterweight title to Devin Haney last November.
The 25-year-old Norman (28-1, 22 KO) had rather quietly emerged as a top welterweight between 2023 and 2025, but struggled in a step up against Haney, but says he’s been hard at work since the defeat, making some changes in his camp, including his lead trainer.
Norman’s corner is now led by the highly-respected Ronnie Shields, who replaces Brian’s father, Brian Norman Sr.
Brian Jr has made clear that there was no conflict with his dad, he just felt the time was right for a change.
“I feel like I need to go out and get more experience,” he said at today’s press conference. “I’m learning to grow each and every day.”
“I’m feeling good, I’m feeling great. I’ve been loving the process, loving the journey, and I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned during this time,” he added. “I’ve been working on pace and mindset behind what I’m doing. I’m trying to go out there and let the game come to me.”
Norman says that “of course” he’s motivated by the potential to get another world title fight and perhaps even a rematch with Haney, but that his focus is on Saturday, when he faces Josh Wagner.
“Of course I have that chip on my shoulder, but it’s about going out there, being yourself, and doing what you need to do. The only thing I’m focused on is May 16,” he said.
Wagner promises to bring action: ‘I’m being overlooked’
Wagner (19-2, 10 KO) is a 33-year-old Canadian who has lost two of his last three fights after stepping up the competition a bit. He went to France and was stopped by David Papot in late 2024, and lost a shutout decision to Harlem Eubank in England last November.
“I’m very energetic about this fight. I want to show that I belong here at the top of the 147 division. If they expect me to fight on my backfoot, they have another thing coming,” he said.
“I’m being overlooked. They think they are going to run right through me, but that isn’t happening. I can fight, I can box and I can move. Brian Norman Jr has something coming for him. I feel like I’m big for this weight class so I’m going to try and use my size, my weight, and my lateral movement to my advantage.
“[The fans] are going to say, ‘Who is Josh ‘The Boss’ Wagner, and when can we see him fight again?’”
Brian Norman Jr wants to bounce back strong, and Josh Wagner wants to show the world who he is
Brian Norman Jr will look to get back on track this Saturday, May 16, when he returns to action for his first fight since losing the WBO welterweight title to Devin Haney last November.
The 25-year-old Norman (28-1, 22 KO) had rather quietly emerged as a top welterweight between 2023 and 2025, but struggled in a step up against Haney, but says he’s been hard at work since the defeat, making some changes in his camp, including his lead trainer.
Norman’s corner is now led by the highly-respected Ronnie Shields, who replaces Brian’s father, Brian Norman Sr.
Brian Jr has made clear that there was no conflict with his dad, he just felt the time was right for a change.
“I feel like I need to go out and get more experience,” he said at today’s press conference. “I’m learning to grow each and every day.”
“I’m feeling good, I’m feeling great. I’ve been loving the process, loving the journey, and I’m looking forward to showing what I’ve learned during this time,” he added. “I’ve been working on pace and mindset behind what I’m doing. I’m trying to go out there and let the game come to me.”
Norman says that “of course” he’s motivated by the potential to get another world title fight and perhaps even a rematch with Haney, but that his focus is on Saturday, when he faces Josh Wagner.
“Of course I have that chip on my shoulder, but it’s about going out there, being yourself, and doing what you need to do. The only thing I’m focused on is May 16,” he said.
Wagner promises to bring action: ‘I’m being overlooked’
Wagner (19-2, 10 KO) is a 33-year-old Canadian who has lost two of his last three fights after stepping up the competition a bit. He went to France and was stopped by David Papot in late 2024, and lost a shutout decision to Harlem Eubank in England last November.
“I’m very energetic about this fight. I want to show that I belong here at the top of the 147 division. If they expect me to fight on my backfoot, they have another thing coming,” he said.
“I’m being overlooked. They think they are going to run right through me, but that isn’t happening. I can fight, I can box and I can move. Brian Norman Jr has something coming for him. I feel like I’m big for this weight class so I’m going to try and use my size, my weight, and my lateral movement to my advantage.
“[The fans] are going to say, ‘Who is Josh ‘The Boss’ Wagner, and when can we see him fight again?’”
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
‘I’m going to knock him out’: Keyshawn Davis wants to leave no doubt in rematch with Nahir Albright
Keyshawn Davis is looking for the knockout against Nahir Albright in their rematch
Keyshawn Davis will face Nahir Albright in a rematch this Saturday, May 16, headlining Top Rank’s first full show on DAZN from Norfolk, Virginia, Davis’ stomping grounds.
Keyshawn (14-0, 10 KO) beat Albright back in 2023, but it was a close, competitive fight, and there were a lot of people who felt that Davis, then 24 and with a lot of hype behind him, looked a little normal. The win was later changed to a no-decision when Keyshawn failed a drug test, testing positive for marijuana, receiving a suspension.
The two later had an altercation after Albright beat Keyshawn’s brother, Kelvin Davis, in 2025. Albright said that Keyshawn and Keon Davis jumped him in his locker room. Keyshawn, for his part, denied the physicality he was accused of, but said his actions were wrong.
Now 27, Davis says he wants the stoppage this time, to prove he’s fully back and leave no questions.
“We’re here because Nahir did a great job against Frank Martin, his people kept calling my people, and we picked up his phone call. That’s why we’re here,” Keyshawn said at today’s press conference.
“I’m happy. I have a great opportunity to perform under these bright lights. I’ve stopped my last three opponents that I’ve fought and this is going to be another stop.”
Davis also brushed off any worries stemming from the first fight in 2023.
Anyone who steps into a ring with me, I’m going to stop them.
— Keyshawn Davis
“It’s 2026. That doesn’t matter,” he said. “I had a win over him and they decided to take it back. I’m going to knock him out in 2026. … Anyone who steps into a ring with me, I’m going to stop them. I can stop anyone who gets in the ring with me.”
But Keyshawn had further praise for Albright, too, going back to Albright’s controversial draw with Frank Martin, which Keyshawn says he felt Albright won.
“I thought he was going to beat Frank. I went back and watched the fight and I thought he beat him,” he stated. “I thought he did a good job, but they aren’t on my level. I’m not here to go back-and-forth. You can say whatever you want to say, but I’m going to knock him out.”
Albright: ‘I’ve improved a lot’
The 30-year-old Albright (17-2-1, 7 KO) believes that 2023 was no fluke, of course, and that he’s only gotten better.
“I showed a glimpse of who I am [against Frank Martin]. Even that night, I could bring more to the table but I showed the world a glimpse of my talent, and they are going to keep seeing it,” he said.
“I’ve improved a lot. I got stronger, faster, and my IQ improved. It’s going to show Saturday night. … I’m going to get my hand raised Saturday night, and the whole world is going to see it. You all can laugh, but Saturday night you are going to see.”
Keyshawn Davis is looking for the knockout against Nahir Albright in their rematch
Keyshawn Davis will face Nahir Albright in a rematch this Saturday, May 16, headlining Top Rank’s first full show on DAZN from Norfolk, Virginia, Davis’ stomping grounds.
Keyshawn (14-0, 10 KO) beat Albright back in 2023, but it was a close, competitive fight, and there were a lot of people who felt that Davis, then 24 and with a lot of hype behind him, looked a little normal. The win was later changed to a no-decision when Keyshawn failed a drug test, testing positive for marijuana, receiving a suspension.
The two later had an altercation after Albright beat Keyshawn’s brother, Kelvin Davis, in 2025. Albright said that Keyshawn and Keon Davis jumped him in his locker room. Keyshawn, for his part, denied the physicality he was accused of, but said his actions were wrong.
Now 27, Davis says he wants the stoppage this time, to prove he’s fully back and leave no questions.
“We’re here because Nahir did a great job against Frank Martin, his people kept calling my people, and we picked up his phone call. That’s why we’re here,” Keyshawn said at today’s press conference.
“I’m happy. I have a great opportunity to perform under these bright lights. I’ve stopped my last three opponents that I’ve fought and this is going to be another stop.”
Davis also brushed off any worries stemming from the first fight in 2023.
Anyone who steps into a ring with me, I’m going to stop them.
— Keyshawn Davis
“It’s 2026. That doesn’t matter,” he said. “I had a win over him and they decided to take it back. I’m going to knock him out in 2026. … Anyone who steps into a ring with me, I’m going to stop them. I can stop anyone who gets in the ring with me.”
But Keyshawn had further praise for Albright, too, going back to Albright’s controversial draw with Frank Martin, which Keyshawn says he felt Albright won.
“I thought he was going to beat Frank. I went back and watched the fight and I thought he beat him,” he stated. “I thought he did a good job, but they aren’t on my level. I’m not here to go back-and-forth. You can say whatever you want to say, but I’m going to knock him out.”
Albright: ‘I’ve improved a lot’
The 30-year-old Albright (17-2-1, 7 KO) believes that 2023 was no fluke, of course, and that he’s only gotten better.
“I showed a glimpse of who I am [against Frank Martin]. Even that night, I could bring more to the table but I showed the world a glimpse of my talent, and they are going to keep seeing it,” he said.
“I’ve improved a lot. I got stronger, faster, and my IQ improved. It’s going to show Saturday night. … I’m going to get my hand raised Saturday night, and the whole world is going to see it. You all can laugh, but Saturday night you are going to see.”
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Nice to see Jimmy Lennon.
Looks like he’ll carry on doing top rank cards
Looks like he’ll carry on doing top rank cards
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
It wasn't "give or take a pound"?
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Date: Saturday May 16, 2026
Location: Scope Arena - Norfolk, VA
TV/Stream: DAZN
Start Times
YouTube: 6:30 pm ET | 3:30 pm PT | 11:30 pm BST (Preliminary Card)
DAZN: 8 pm ET | 5 pm PT | 1 am BST (Main Card)
Promoted by: Top Rank Inc.
Main Card
12 Round Super Lightweight Bout
Keyshawn Davis (14-0, 10 KOs) vs. Nahir Albright (17-2-1, 7 KOs)
10 Round Welterweight Bout
Brian Norman Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs) vs. Josh Wagner (19-2, 10 KOs)
10 Round Welterweight Bout
Kelvin Davis (15-1, 8 KOs) vs. Peter Dobson (17-3, 10 KOs)
10 Round Featherweight Bout
Yan Santana (16-0, 13 KOs) vs. Cristian Cruz (24-7-2, 12 KOs)
Preliminary Card
6 Round Welterweight Bout
Keon Davis (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Edwine Humaine Junior (9-2, 7 KOs)
6 Round Super Featherweight Bout
Dedrick Crocklem (6-0, 3 KOs) vs. Eric Howard (7-4, 2 KOs)
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Dedrick Crocklem looks electric in places. Definitely one to watch.
Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Shame he's not actually called Drederick !
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Shut out for Davis, 118-108 on account of him getting docked a couple of points in the 7th for body slamming Albright to the canvas, it wasn't always a great watch, Albright is a spoiler, awkward, tall and hard to hit clean, not as quick as Davis but he's no slouch, Davis landed nearly all the punches though, couldn't sustain his attacks for the majority but he was able to land the right hand a few times, the jab, sometimes attacked the body but not enough, Albright buzzed him in the 5th, had him holding but apart from that it was all Keyshawn, last 2 rounds he put in on Albright, he was feeling the heat, more action than the previous 10, looked like he needed the bell
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Davis is so talented and so unlikable at the same time. I hope Stevenson kicks his behind.
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
This fight was boring as hell and I turned it off after about the 6th round.
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
keyshawn is very good but just seems to be something lacking that would make him really special , good all around but his hands are merely fast not blazing. he has heavy punches but has to wear opponents down to get them out of there, defensive isnt bad but gets hit more than the elite boxers.
i think hes the type who would have 0 problem collecting belts through the weights vs 2nd rate title holders and the more run of the mill world class guys, but p4p level boxers would have too much for him
i think hes the type who would have 0 problem collecting belts through the weights vs 2nd rate title holders and the more run of the mill world class guys, but p4p level boxers would have too much for him
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Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
Davis Will ‘Probably Go To 147,’ Pass On Title Fight With Delgado
Keyshawn Davis’ convincing victory over Nahir Albright on Saturday night kept him in position to fight for the IBF junior welterweight title in his next fight.
Struggling to make the division’s 140-pound limit for his rematch with Albright might’ve convinced Davis to skip that championship chance, though. The undefeated Davis acknowledged after beating Albright by unanimous decision in their 12-round bout at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia that he will likely move up to the welterweight division when he returns to the ring later this year.
“Man, I’ll probably go to 147,” Davis told DAZN’s Chris Mannix during his post-fight interview. “I ain’t gonna lie. All this making weight stuff – it ain’t for me. Like, as y’all can see, I ain’t good at making weight. But I just know how to fight. You know what I’m saying? So, I don’t know. We’ll go back to the drawing board. I’ll talk to my coaches about that. But either way, it’s gonna be [belt to ass] in whatever weight class I go to.”
Davis, 27, made the contracted limit of 140 pounds on his third try Friday for his second bout against Albright (17-3, 7 KOs, 1 NC). The 2020 Olympic silver medalist had much more difficulty cutting weight the last time he boxed in his hometown, where Davis came in 4.3 pounds overweight for what was supposed to be his first defense of the WBO lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos 11 months ago.
Norfolk’s Davis (15-0, 10 KOs, 1 NC) is 2-0 in junior welterweight fights since that disastrous situation caused him to move up five pounds from the lightweight limit of 135. He is also The Ring’s No. 3 junior welterweight contender for a title owned by Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs).
Stevenson, a four-division champion from Newark, New Jersey, and Davis have repeatedly stated that their close friendship would prevent them from fighting. Davis and Stevenson are managed by James Prince, with whom Stevenson sat ringside Saturday night to support Davis, his older brother, Kelvin, and his younger brother, Keon, during their decision wins.
Keyshawn Davis doesn’t have any such ties to Lindolfo Delgado (24-0, 16 KOs), the IBF’s No. 1 contender for the 140-pound championship Richardson Hitchins gave up last month to compete at welterweight.
The IBF could order a bout between Mexico’s Delgado and Davis for that unclaimed championship because Davis is its next available contender. The No. 2 spot in the IBF’s rankings is unoccupied and third-rated Oscar Duarte told The Ring recently that he won’t fight Delgado for the IBF belt because both boxers are trained by Robert Garcia.
If Davis decides to remain at junior welterweight, a fight against Delgado shouldn’t become complicated to make because they’re promoted by the same company, Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc.
Davis also mentioned possibly boxing Duarte (31-2-1, 23 KOs).
Though it would make better business sense to fight Lindolfo for the IBF title, Davis and Duarte are on similar schedules. Duarte defeated fellow Mexican Angel Fierro (23-5-2, 18 KOs) by split decision in a 12-round match May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Keyshawn Davis’ convincing victory over Nahir Albright on Saturday night kept him in position to fight for the IBF junior welterweight title in his next fight.
Struggling to make the division’s 140-pound limit for his rematch with Albright might’ve convinced Davis to skip that championship chance, though. The undefeated Davis acknowledged after beating Albright by unanimous decision in their 12-round bout at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia that he will likely move up to the welterweight division when he returns to the ring later this year.
“Man, I’ll probably go to 147,” Davis told DAZN’s Chris Mannix during his post-fight interview. “I ain’t gonna lie. All this making weight stuff – it ain’t for me. Like, as y’all can see, I ain’t good at making weight. But I just know how to fight. You know what I’m saying? So, I don’t know. We’ll go back to the drawing board. I’ll talk to my coaches about that. But either way, it’s gonna be [belt to ass] in whatever weight class I go to.”
Davis, 27, made the contracted limit of 140 pounds on his third try Friday for his second bout against Albright (17-3, 7 KOs, 1 NC). The 2020 Olympic silver medalist had much more difficulty cutting weight the last time he boxed in his hometown, where Davis came in 4.3 pounds overweight for what was supposed to be his first defense of the WBO lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos 11 months ago.
Norfolk’s Davis (15-0, 10 KOs, 1 NC) is 2-0 in junior welterweight fights since that disastrous situation caused him to move up five pounds from the lightweight limit of 135. He is also The Ring’s No. 3 junior welterweight contender for a title owned by Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs).
Stevenson, a four-division champion from Newark, New Jersey, and Davis have repeatedly stated that their close friendship would prevent them from fighting. Davis and Stevenson are managed by James Prince, with whom Stevenson sat ringside Saturday night to support Davis, his older brother, Kelvin, and his younger brother, Keon, during their decision wins.
Keyshawn Davis doesn’t have any such ties to Lindolfo Delgado (24-0, 16 KOs), the IBF’s No. 1 contender for the 140-pound championship Richardson Hitchins gave up last month to compete at welterweight.
The IBF could order a bout between Mexico’s Delgado and Davis for that unclaimed championship because Davis is its next available contender. The No. 2 spot in the IBF’s rankings is unoccupied and third-rated Oscar Duarte told The Ring recently that he won’t fight Delgado for the IBF belt because both boxers are trained by Robert Garcia.
If Davis decides to remain at junior welterweight, a fight against Delgado shouldn’t become complicated to make because they’re promoted by the same company, Bob Arum’s Top Rank Inc.
Davis also mentioned possibly boxing Duarte (31-2-1, 23 KOs).
Though it would make better business sense to fight Lindolfo for the IBF title, Davis and Duarte are on similar schedules. Duarte defeated fellow Mexican Angel Fierro (23-5-2, 18 KOs) by split decision in a 12-round match May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Re: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II | DAZN - May 16, 2026
He can't make 140 that's for sure.
Performance ... 6/10
Performance ... 6/10