Keyshawn Davis Triumphs Over Gustavo Lemos in Two-Round Knockout
Keyshawn Davis (12-0, 8 KOs) made quick work of Gustavo Lemos (29-2, 19 KOs) in their highly anticipated bout on Friday evening in Norfolk, Virginia. The fight, a homecoming for Davis before a crowd of 10,568, was contested at 135 pounds, though Lemos came in well over the limit at 144.6 pounds. Despite this, Davis showed no hesitation in the ring and quickly dominated his opponent.
In the first round, Davis showed his power, landing a short right hand that sent Lemos to the canvas. Lemos, 28, managed to get up but was quickly floored again by a left hook from Davis. The second round saw Davis take control, landing a left hook body shot that set up the finishing combination. A brutal right uppercut sealed Lemos’ fate, and the referee stopped the fight at 1:08, marking Davis’ second knockout victory in his last three bouts.
Keyshawn Davis vs Gustavo Lemos: Fight Recap and Future Plans
Davis, 25, reflected on his performance, stating that he didn’t expect the first right hand to drop Lemos, but acknowledged the punch landed flush on the chin. “Next thing I know I see him getting off the canvas,” said Davis. “A world title definitely will be next. 2025, we got big, big plans.”
Despite the weight disparity—Lemos weighed 6.4 pounds over the 135-pound limit—he was unable to mount any significant offense against the fast-moving Davis. Lemos, who lost by controversial decision to Richardson Hitchins in April, was coming off two consecutive defeats. His weight disadvantage seemed to have little impact on Davis’ speed and power in the ring.
Davis, an Olympic silver medalist, is now eyeing a world title shot, potentially against Ukraine’s Denys Berinchyk. Berinchyk won the WBO lightweight title in May after defeating Emanuel Navarrete. Davis, who is rated No. 6 by ESPN at lightweight, has been building momentum and looks poised to challenge for a world title in 2025.
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This win solidifies Davis’ place in the lightweight division and raises expectations for his upcoming fights. His blend of speed, power, and technique continues to make him one of the most exciting prospects in boxing today.
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