Unfortunate Incident at the Davis Brothers’ Return
The anticipated return of the Davis brothers—Keyshawn, Keon, and Kelvin—at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia developed into an unfortunate incident rather than the homecoming celebration they had envisioned. The event’s tone shifted dramatically when Nahir Albright secured an unexpected victory over Kelvin during the co-main event, which led to a backstage confrontation between Albright and his opponents, Keyshawn and Keon.
Keyshawn’s Downturn
Before the chaos, Keyshawn’s weekend had already taken a downturn when he failed to make weight, resulting in the loss of his WBO lightweight title and the cancellation of his fight against Edwin De Los Santos. While Keon found some success earlier that night with a knockout win, the brothers faced a setback with Kelvin’s decision loss to Albright.
Albright’s Account of the Confrontation
In an interview with ESPN’s Mark Kriegel, Albright recounted the confrontation, claiming he was ambushed by Keyshawn and Keon after his victory over Kelvin. He emerged from the scuffle with noticeable swelling around his right eye, which was not present immediately after the fight. Albright described an aggressive interaction, saying:
“They started walking up to me all tough, putting his head against mine, and then grabbed me,”
and he suggested that had his team not intervened, the situation could have escalated further.
Tensions with Keyshawn
The tension between Albright and Keyshawn is not new; earlier in 2023, Keyshawn had bested Albright in their bout, but that victory was later voided when Keyshawn tested positive for marijuana. Albright remarked:
“It’s definitely unfortunate, but it added fuel to the flame. Keyshawn, you gotta run it back with me—in the ring, not outside of the ring.”
Following the incident, the Davis brothers refrained from making any comments to Kriegel.
Conclusion
As both the aftermath of the fights and the altercation continue to unfold, the events have cast a shadow over what was meant to be a moment of triumph for the Davis family.
