Close mouths do not get fed and Keyshawn Davis has remained clear regarding his future endeavors. On Saturday in Newark, the Virginia native will participate in the first 10-round bout of his pro career. If Davis is able to get by Anthony Yigit in a 10-round contest on Saturday night, he would ideally like to compete for a world title.
“If I can get what I want, I would like to fight for a world title in my next fight,” he told Boxing Scene.
“I want a world title this year for sure.”
He is still relatively new to the pro game. The Olympic medalist has amassed a record of 7-0 with five knockouts. Thus far, the IBF has ranked Davis as the 14th-best lightweight in the world while the WBO has ranked him as the 10th-best lightweight globally.
Davis is one of many lightweight contenders looking to fight for a world title. Currently, all of the major belts in the division are held by Devin Haney. On May 20, 2023, former undisputed champion Vasyl Lomachenko will challenge Haney for the titles he once held. If Haney is able to defeat Lomachenko, Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta “Tank” Davis will likely push for a shot at the undisputed title. Now, Davis is looking to place his name alongside the aforementioned fighters as a threat to Haney’s crown.
