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New York, New York – Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) convincingly defeated Denys Berinchyk (19- 1, 9 KOs) by touchdown a devastating physique shot within the fourth that despatched him to the canvas for the total 10 depend. Keyshawn captured the WBO light-weight championship, demonstrating he has the abilities to compete with the elite fighters within the division.
(Credit score: Prime Rank)
Berinchyk felt his energy early and restricted the exchanges by boxing out and in or clinching excessively. The Ukrainian appeared to not wish to interact and when he did, he was ineffective. Berinchyk threw 121 punches however landed solely 14 punches in 4 rounds, connecting on solely 11.6 p.c of his punches (Compubox).
Keyshawn mentioned of Berinchyk, “I never really had problems with awkward fighters. The only thing that was giving me trouble was how he kept jumping in and out. And he was a little faster than I expected. As the rounds went on, I got more comfortable in there, and in the fourth round, I did it to him.”
By defeating Denys, he joins an inventory of elite boxers who captured the light-weight championship within the fewest variety of fights.
– Vasiliy Lomachenko 12 fights
– Jimmy Britt 12 fights
– Oscar De La Hoya 14 fights
– Keyshawn Davis 14 fights (Struggle towards Nahir Albright was declared NC) ESPN
When requested whom he want to face subsequent, Keyshawn mentioned, “I want anybody who has the balls to step in the ring and fight me. There are two 135-pound champions that I would love to fight. If they have the guts to step in the ring with ‘The Businessman, tell them to send me a contract, or I can send them one.”
He didn’t point out the 2 champions by identify, however he was referring to IBF champion Vasiliy Lomachenko and WBA champion Gervonta Davis. The WBC champion is Shakur Stevenson and Keyshawn has already publicly said he wouldn’t combat him as a result of they’re shut associates.
It’s been rumored that Lomachenko might retire; if he does, he could be vacating his IBF championship, permitting prime contenders to problem for the belt. Relying on what he in the end decides, it might be the best match to make, being he’s with the identical promotional firm as Keyshawn.
A match towards Gervonta could be way more troublesome to make as a result of it might require a cross-promotional settlement, however in at this time’s atmosphere, with the assistance of Turki Alashikh, any tremendous combat is feasible. Gervonta Davis is ready to face Lamont Roach on the Barclays Middle on March 1st, if victorious, it is going to be attention-grabbing to see whom he selects as his subsequent opponent.
