Keyshawn Davis (11-0, 7 KOs) will return to Norfolk for a homecoming combat on Nov. 8 because the No. 3 ranked light-weight on this 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 Area in Norfolk, Virginia. Your entire occasion can be promoted by High Rank Boxing and be proven completely within the U.S. on ESPN+. Davis, Bob Arum and Lemos have all reacted to the combat announcement by way of a High Rank press launch.
Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos Confirmed for Nov. 8
Davis, Lemos and Arum React to Battle Information
Davis can be keen to construct on the right begin to his skilled profession, with spectacular wins in opposition to Jose Pedraza and Miguel Madueno. Reacting to the information of his homecoming combat on November 8, “The Businessman” mentioned: “As a younger child rising up in Norfolk, I dreamed of carrying out sufficient to headline a card at Scope Area sooner or later. My boxing idol is the legendary Pernell ‘Candy Pea’ Whitaker, and I wish to pack that area 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 in opposition to a tricky opponent in Gustavo Lemos. Everybody from the 757 can be in my nook.”
High Rank Chairman Bob Arum additionally had his say on the information:“Norfolk has been ready for Keyshawn Davis to come back house for years. This goes to be a terrific evening of fights headlined by an actual aggressive fundamental occasion.”
Arum added: “Lemos is filled with confidence, and Keyshawn must be in prime type on November 8 at Scope Area.”
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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 12 months. Lemos has shared his ideas on November 8: “This can be a huge event for Keyshawn Davis, and I’m coming to Norfolk to spoil the celebration. He picked the improper man. On November 8, he’ll discover out the reality. He’s not on my degree.”
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
