Keyshawn Davis Dominates in Rematch Against Nahir Albright
Keyshawn Davis, the unbeaten boxer from Norfolk, Virginia, shined in an impressive performance against Nahir Albright, securing a dominant victory in a highly anticipated rematch on Saturday evening. Despite previous challenges, including failing to make weight in two of his last three fights, Davis (15-0, 1 NC, 10 KOs) displayed his skill and aggression right from the start of the bout, overpowering Albright (17-3-1, 1 NC, 7 KOs) at the junior welterweight level.
Fight Highlights
Davis, who holds a silver medal from the Tokyo Olympics and ranks as ESPN’s No. 3 junior welterweight, started the fight with exceptional footwork, making it clear he could evade Albright’s attacks while landing his own. His confidence was apparent, as he often interacted with fans in the crowd while relentlessly pursuing his opponent.
Judges agreed on the outcome, scoring the fight overwhelmingly in favor of Davis with tallies of 118-108, 118-108, and 117-109.
“He’s a crafty fighter; he’s been around, you know what I’m saying?”
Davis commented on Albright’s endurance. He aimed for a knockout but ultimately settled for the unanimous decision.
Final Rounds and Challenges
In the final rounds, Davis amplified his efforts, unleashing a series of rapid combinations that energized the audience. Albright, however, demonstrated resilience despite being visibly hurt and engaged in clinching to survive until the fight’s conclusion. Notably, Davis faced a brief scare in Round 5 when a significant right hand from Albright wobbled him, but he quickly regained control. In Round 6, two points were deducted from Davis after an illegal move, yet he continued to maintain a commanding presence in the ring.
This match served as a rematch to their earlier bout in 2023, which ended controversially with Davis receiving a majority decision that was later declared a no-contest due to a positive drug test for marijuana. Albright had been in winning form leading up to this fight, having secured a victory in June against Davis’ brother Kelvin, an event that led to tensions between the fighters.
Future Plans and Co-Main Event
Following this latest victory, Davis hinted at a potential move up in weight classes, expressing frustration with weight management.
“Honestly, I might move to 147. This weight thing isn’t working for me, as evident today. I know how to fight; that’s my strength,”
he revealed.
In the co-main event, welterweight Brian Norman Jr. rebounded from his first career loss with a striking knockout of Josh Wagner in the second round, solidifying his status as the No. 2 welterweight according to ESPN. Norman (29-1, 23 KOs) showcased his power by knocking Wagner down twice, with the stoppage coming at 1:24 of the round.
Family Affair
The evening was a family affair, with the Davis siblings all in the spotlight. Keyshawn’s sisters contributed to a heartfelt atmosphere by performing his walkout music, while Keon Davis and Kelvin Davis both achieved victories earlier in their respective matches.
“Let’s hear it for the Davis brothers, and shout out to my sisters for their performance tonight. It’s another DB3 show,”
Keyshawn celebrated with the audience.
