Keyshawn Davis Stripped of Title: Fight Canceled
- Keyshawn Davis's reign as WBO lightweight champion ended abruptly after he failed to make weight, leading to the cancellation of his fight against Edwin De Los Santos.
- The weight miss not only cost Davis his title but also the fight itself.
- Sampson Lewkowicz, De Los Santos' promoter, questioned Davis's professionalism.
Keyshawn Davis has been stripped of his WBO lightweight title after a significant weight miss forced the cancellation of his bout against Edwin De Los Santos. This stunning turn of events leaves the lightweight division in flux as Davis, a once-promising champion, weighed in over the limit. De Los Santos, ready to compete at 134.7 pounds, will now miss his chance to claim the vacant title. The fight card will proceed with Abdullah Mason and Jeremia nakathila stepping up to the main event. Davis’s lack of discipline has drawn sharp criticism. News Directory 3 has the latest on this developing story. What does the future hold for Davis,and who will become the next lightweight champion? Discover what’s next in this boxing saga.
Keyshawn Davis Stripped of WBO Lightweight Title After Weight Debacle
Keyshawn Davis’s reign as WBO lightweight champion ended abruptly after he failed to make weight, leading to the cancellation of his fight against Edwin De Los Santos. Davis, a promising young fighter, weighed in at 139.3 pounds, exceeding the 135-pound limit by 4.3 pounds. De Los Santos made weight at 134.7 pounds but will no longer have the chance to vie for the vacant title.
The weight miss not only cost Davis his title but also the fight itself. negotiations between the two camps failed after the weigh-in, resulting in the bout’s cancellation. The card, however, will proceed with Abdullah Mason facing Jeremia Nakathila in the main event. Mason, an undefeated prospect with 18 wins and 16 knockouts, faces a tough challenge in Nakathila, who has previously fought Shakur Stevenson and Miguel Berchelt.
The incident sparked criticism from boxing figures. Sampson Lewkowicz, De Los Santos’ promoter, questioned Davis’s professionalism. Bob Arum, Davis’s promoter, suggested Davis did not make a serious attempt to meet the lightweight limit. The focus now shifts to the future of the lightweight division and Davis’s next steps.
Davis said after stepping off the scale, “I outgrew the weight. [I’ve] been making this weight for over four years now… I was up late last night, I woke up early this morning trying to make the weight. I just outgrew the weight. It is what it is.”
What’s next
Davis has indicated his intention to move up in weight class. The boxing world will be watching to see how he adjusts to the new division and whether he can quickly contend for another title. The lightweight division, meanwhile, will look to crown a new champion.