If that arena rings a bell for boxing fans, it should. That is the same worksite that local Norfolk boxing legend Pernell Whitaker performed on numerous occasions throughout his illustrious career.

The Scope Arena will be an episode of ‘All in the Family’ on November 8.
They are tripling down on Davis’s in an upcoming card in Norfolk, Virginia.
Rising star, title-bound Keyshawn Davis (11-0, 7 KOs) will battle Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KO’s) in the 10-round lightweight main event. The show, put on by Top Rank Boxing, will be live on ESPN.
If that arena rings a bell for boxing fans, it should. That is the same worksite that local Norfolk boxing legend
Pernell Whitaker performed on numerous occasions throughout his illustrious career.
Also on the card is Keyshawn’s big bro, rising junior welterweight Kelvin “Night Night” Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), who fights Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs).
To keep it all Davis-all night, Keyshawn’s younger brother Keon Davis will make his pro debut in a 4-round, 147-pound bout.
Keyshawn’s bout with Lemos is no walk in the park as his opponent comes in with a lot more experience at 30 bouts. Also, his only loss is a close points decision to undefeated Richard Hitchins in an IBF lightweight title eliminator in his last bout.
But, this is a step Top Rank feels their rising star is ready to take. Davis, as he revealed in a recent interview, is more than excited to prove them right.
“As a young kid growing up in Norfolk, I dreamed of accomplishing enough to headline a card at Scope Arena one day. My boxing idol is the legendary Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker, and I want to pack that arena like he used to. He’s the greatest from my city, and I’m honored to continue that legacy,” he said. “I can’t wait to put on a spectacular show. Everyone from the 757 will be in my corner.”
But Davis, who just 2 fights ago beat 2-time world champion Jose Pedraza, is facing a fighter who plans to put the brakes on the Keyshawn Davis train.
“This is a big occasion for Keyshawn Davis, and I am coming to Norfolk to spoil the party. He picked the wrong guy. On November 8, he’ll find out the truth. He’s not on my level”, said Lemos.
“He’s a good fighter, but I’m a dangerous fighter”, replied Davis.
And the brothers are just as excited as Keyshawn to get under the lights in their hometown.
“This is truly a blessing. We definitely talked about this when we were kids. We dreamed about it. And it’s finally here. It hasn’t hit me yet. We’re really bringing it to Norfolk, 757”, added brother Kelvin.
Debuting brother Keon made no bones about what he is looking to do.
“This is a great opportunity. It’s going to be a great night. I’m going to make my pro debut. I’m coming for the stoppage. I’m coming to knock somebody out”, he said.
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