Upcoming Championship Fight
In an exciting matchup this Saturday, WBO lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis will defend his title against Edwin De Los Santos at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, as part of a Top Rank Boxing event airing live on ESPN. Davis, who sports an undefeated record of 13 wins (9 by knockout), is stepping into the ring for the first time as a titleholder after securing the championship earlier this year with a decisive fourth-round KO against Denys Berinchyk, marking Berinchyk’s inaugural loss.
Fighter Records
On the other hand, De Los Santos comes into this fight with a record of 16 wins (14 by stoppage) and 2 losses. His most recent encounter was a challenging bout against the unbeaten Shakur Stevenson last November, where he lost a unanimous decision while vying for the vacant WBC lightweight title.
Co-Main Event
The co-main event will feature the talented lightweights Abdullah Mason and Jeremia Nakathila in a scheduled 10-round contest. Mason remains unbeaten at 18-0 with an impressive 16 knockouts and is looking to extend his winning streak following two consecutive knockout victories this year. Meanwhile, Nakathila, who holds a record of 26 wins (21 KOs) and 4 losses, aims to continue his momentum after recently achieving three wins, including two KOs, this year following two setbacks in 2023.
Additional Matchups
The fight card also presents a variety of compelling matchups across different weight classes. Notable bouts include junior welterweights Kelvin Davis (15-0, 8 KOs) versus Nahir Albright (16-2, 7 KOs), as well as a clash between welterweights Tiger Johnson (15-0, 7 KOs) and Janelson Bocachica (17-3-1, 11 KOs) in another 10-round battle.
Additionally, middleweights Troy Isley (14-0, 5 KOs) and Etoundi Michel William (16-1, 12 KOs) will face off in a significant 10-round bout, while welterweights Keon Davis (3-0, 2 KOs) and Michael Velez-Garcia (3-0, 2 KOs) are scheduled for six rounds.
Broadcast Information
The action kicks off at 5:10 p.m. ET with pre-fight coverage on ESPN+ and Disney+, leading up to the main card, which is set to begin at 10 p.m. ET. Fans can watch various pre-fight events, including a news conference at 2 p.m. ET and a weigh-in starting at 1 p.m. ET, both available on ESPN+ and Disney+.
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