Keyshawn Davis takes on Denys Berinchyk for WBO 135-pound title in NYC

Keyshawn Davis isn’t looking for a chance to fight the ‘big names’ in boxing. He is looking to be a big name in boxing.

Davis will challenge undefeated Ukrainian and fellow Olympic silver medalist Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KO’s) for the WBO lightweight world title on Friday, February 14, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City. 

The two undefeated fighters will lock horns on ESPN on a card featuring Xander Zayas (20-0, 12 KOs) taking on Slawa Spomer (20-0, 11 KOs) in a battle of undefeated fighters. 

Also on tap is middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. (20-1, 12 KO’s) who has a tough assignment in unbeaten Connor Coyle (21-0, 9 KO’s).
 
Davis (12-0, 8 KOs) has had a boxing career that is very impressive to say the least. He turned pro in 2021 after capturing silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Boxers, punchers, former world champions - whoever has been put in front of Davis has impressively handled them. 

The fight on February 14, at the world’s most famous arena, is no walk in the park for Davis. Berinchyk comes in as the champion after defeating rugged puncher Emanuel Navarrete last spring to grab the WBO lightweight title.

Davis, who has undefeated siblings in Keon (1-0) and Kelvin (14-0, 7 KOs) Davis, could also develop into a major attraction in his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia igniting memories of local legend Pernell Whitaker who fought at Norfolk’s Scope Arena in his professional run.

A win on February 14, and better yet a world title, opens all kinds of doors for the talented lightweight.

What Davis doesn’t lack going into the fight is confidence. In a recent interview, he made it clear he is looking to put on a great show, win the world title and leave Gotham as one of boxing’s big names.

“I feel super strong. I feel motivated. I feel locked in. Nothing can steer me away from my goal of becoming a world champion. I feel great, and I’m ready to put on a show”, he said. “Depending on how crazy I knock Berinchyk out, I’m going to be one of those big names people are going to want to get in the ring with. I’d be putting myself down if I talk about fighting ‘big names’ because I can become one of those big names on February 14”.