Keyshawn Davis showcased his power and skill on Friday night in Norfolk, Virginia, defeating Gustavo Lemos in a commanding performance that ended in the second round. The fight drew a crowd of 10,568, marking a successful homecoming for Davis.
Fight Overview
Davis (12-0, 8 KOs) forced the referee to stop the bout at 1:08 of Round 2, after Lemos hit the canvas three times. The first knockdown came from a sharp right hand, followed by another left hook that sent Lemos down moments later. Davis concluded the onslaught with a punishing right uppercut after a left hook body shot.
Despite Lemos (29-2, 19 KOs) having a weight advantage—coming in at 144.6 pounds, well over the 135-pound limit—he struggled to keep pace with Davis, who was quick and precise throughout the fight. Davis expressed confidence, stating he “had no hesitation” about continuing despite Lemos’s weight issues.
Future Plans
Davis is eyeing a world title shot, potentially against Denys Berinchyk, the WBO lightweight champion, who recently upset Emanuel Navarrete. As an Olympic silver medalist and currently rated No. 6 by ESPN in the lightweight division, Davis is poised for a significant step up in competition.
Lemos, who suffered his second consecutive defeat, previously lost a controversial decision to Richardson Hitchins in April. His inability to compete effectively against Davis signals a challenging period ahead for the Argentine fighter.
Overall, Davis’s performance solidified his status as a rising star in the boxing world, with big ambitions for 2025.