Keyshawn Davis Looks to Capitalize on Dominant Win, Sets Sights on Bigger Challenges in Boxing
Keyshawn Davis (10-0, 7 KOs) has made a significant statement in the boxing world, scoring a sensational sixth-round stoppage victory against former titleholder Jose Pedraza in February. The lightweight upstart’s scorching hot performance has now set up another high-stakes showdown, as he prepares to face off against the hard-hitting Miguel Madueno (31-2, 28 KOs) on July 6.
The Upcoming Bout
The bout will be televised on ESPN, serving as the co-main event to WBC lightweight titleholder Shakur Stevenson’s defense against Artem Harutyunyan at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. While the 35-year-old Pedraza was fading fast, the 25-year-old Madueno, known for his “Explosivo” nickname and 90% knockout ratio, will present a formidable challenge for the confident Davis.
“He has power and likes to throw a lot of punches, but I’ll be fighting differently and smarter,” Davis told BoxingScene. “He’s tough and is coming to fight. He’s going to bring the fight to me. It’s going to be a crowd-pleasing fight that ends in my favor. I never have a problem with confidence. The Pedraza fight taught me a lot about myself. I got a lot better off of that fight. I feel bad for Miguel.”
Davis’ Ambitions and Potential Matchups
Davis believes he is ready to make the leap just 10 fights and three years into his pro career. The 2020 Olympics silver medalist said he is ready for top competition at 135 and 140 pounds, and he has a healthy diet of potential dance partners to consider should he look good against Madueno.
“A fight between Teofimo [Lopez Jr.] and I would sell on pay-per-view,” said Davis, who has recently been beefing with Lopez. “I’m willing to fight on his terms. It’s whether or not he wants to make the fight happen. My name is definitely bigger than [his June 29 opponent] Steve Claggett.”
Additionally, Davis has ruled out the thought of ever fighting his close friend Shakur Stevenson, while Lomachenko appears all in on fighting Gervonta Davis. However, the recently crowned IBF lightweight titleholder Denys Berinchyk has called out Keyshawn Davis following his upset win over Navarrete in May, and Davis believes that could be the optimal route to getting his first title shot.
“I would love to fight and beat Berinchyk and take his belt away from him,” said Davis. “I hope he is willing to fight me. … I feel nobody can beat me. I am one of the best at 135 pounds. Pedraza made me show the world that I am one of the best. I am ready to fight anybody. It’s just a matter of when I can get a belt or a bigger name in the ring.”
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