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Keyshawn Davis to defend the title of WBO 135-LB against Edwin de los Santos this Saturday
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Keyshawn Davis said in an interview this week that Andy’s team said “NO” to fight between them. Davis (13-0, 9 KO) claims that the Olympic gold medalist in 2020, Cruz (5-0, 2 KO), is not “ready” to fight him. If there was a fight, he would knock out Cruza, even though he lost to amateurs four times.
Andre Ward asked Keyshawn in an interview with the highest rank if he wanted to fight Andy Cruz, and he looked nervous and changing eyes, as if he were under sizzling lights during the interrogation session. The way Ward pressed on Keyshawn, it can be said that he has some doubts. Why would Cruz want to avoid fighting a guy he easily beat amateurs four times?
Keyshawn defends the title WBO
Instead of fighting Cruz, Keyshawn defends his 135-pound title against Edwin de Los Santos (16-2, 14 KO) on Saturday, June 7, at the Scope arena, Norfolk, Virginia. The event will be shown live on ESPN and ESPN+. The event starts at 22:00 et / 19:00 The approximate start time of the main event Davis-de Los Santos is at 23:00 et / 20:00
“People are calling me now. I attract attention because I have a belt now. So now they feel like fights are lucrative,” said Keyshawn Davis to make Boxing boxing About him, who was called now when he has a airy WBO title. “So now they are starting to mention me.
“I’m not offended. My name is” a businessman, “said Keyshawn when he was asked if he was offended. “I take everything in this sport as a business. [Andy Cruz]. Yes, remember me. Every time you fight Dazn, my name is still raised. Remember me. “
“Are you going to fight him in professionals?” Andre Ward said to Keyshawn about the fight with Andy Cruz
“To hell,” said Davis about Cruz.
“How do you think the fight between you and him will go?” Andre said.
“Below six,” said Davis.
“Will you stop him?” Ward said.
Andy Cruz is not ready?
“To hell, yes,” Keyshawn said, continuing to Cruz. “They are not ready yet. They will see it and enter social media.” Oh, he never sent me any contract. He never talked to me. ” Yes, you are right.
“He is on social media and he [Andy Cruz] It seems that he was ready to fight now – said Ward.
“But you have to sound like this,” said Keyshawn.
“You don’t believe it. Cruz is not ready for you,” said Ward.
“No, it’s not,” said Davis.
“Really?” Ward said.
“But we can fight. But they [Team Cruz] He said not now. They said it, “Keyshawn said.
“I want to see it,” Ward said.
Fans believe that Davis avoids Cruz because his career focuses on making money. Cruz would do threaten his bustle With careful relationship and maneuvering, which were made to transform Keyshawn into a airy world champion of WBO. Davis now has a good thing when he matches the highest rank, keeping him well before talents such as Andy Cruz, Raymond Muratalla and Abdullah Mason.
Keyshawn avoiding the fight cruz
Cuban Andy Cruz studied Keyhawn in the Olympic finals in 2020, walking and dominating him in a one -sided fight. Since Turning Pro in 2023, Cruz called Keyshawn many times, but he was rejected each time. Promoter Cruza, Eddie Hearn, is amused by Davis’s reluctance to fight him. He is seemingly proud that Keyshawn avoids Cruz, which is a sign that he knows that he is too good for him.
Last updated 06/01/2025
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Quotes of a press conference: Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios
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June 3, 2025
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and world -class world champion WBC Mario “El Azteca” Barrios For the second time at a press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, after a press conference in Las Vegas on Saturday, everything to view their main event, which takes place on Saturday, July 19, in which the PBC Pay-View star was staged on the best film with MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Public for sale begins tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4 at 10.00 Axs.com.
Here’s what the fighters had to say from events on Tuesday at Novo in La Live and Saturday with House of Blues Las Vegas:
Manny Pacquiao
“Fire, determination and willingness to work challenging is still there. I still like to lead the mountains. Not every warrior has such a feeling. This is a blessing because I have experienced so many great fights in my career and I am still here.
“For boxing fans around the world, thank you for accepting me again. I hope that on July 19 this fight will entertain everyone. Everyone here will work challenging in a training camp so that the fans are satisfied with July 19.
“Barrios is a kind of warrior who gives people good fights. Me and he will satisfy fans in the ring and that’s what I want.
“It meant a lot to me if I became the world champion again. Manny Pacquiao always surprises fans. This is my passion and it is very vital to me. I want everyone to be satisfied with this fight.
“My goal is to leave the legacy of boxing fans. I want to inspire the teenage generation who dreams of becoming a champion.
“On July 19, there will be a lot of action. There are many great fights on this card. I know what is capable of and I know that we can entertain fans.
“I was able to rest and it was good for me. Now I came back and I am excited that I can give fans a great fight. I know that Barrios is challenging to defend myself.
“For many years I have been, and even years in which I was not a box, I was still thinking about boxing. I even have a boxing gym in my house and always practiced. I really missed boxing.”
Mario Barrios
“I’m here, I’m ready and I’m not a master.
“All the other great fights that I prepared me for a moment. Defense of my title against legend and I couldn’t be more honored.
“In the face of Manny is something I have never imagined, and now he is here on one of the largest cards in the year. On July 19, it will be a box of boxing that you don’t want to miss.
“This is a great honor for a legend like Manna, to want to come back and fight for my title. This is my greatest fight so far and I am excited that I can take it.
“Come on July 19, I will have to face the legend opposite me. I have respect for him outside the ring. But inside the ring he is simply another man who is trying to take what is mine. I am a master for some reason and I will show it.
“I think I can do a lot, which I learned from fighting Gervont Davis. The way it closes the distance and works from speed and even size is similar. All my great fights really prepared me for the moment.
“I saw people who are heading from Manny at such press conferences since I was a child. He is not too sedate, except when he is in the ring. I know that he will bring him when we enter the ring.”
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Hall of Fame Boxer, 3-Division Master Mike McCallum dies
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3 hours agoon
June 3, 2025
Jamaican boxing legend Mike McCallum died at the age of 68.
McCallum died on Saturday in Las Vegas, according to the Clark Coroner’s office, but no details were disclosed.
Known as “The Bodysnatcher”, McCallum was one of the most terrified boxing punchers during his career, which lasted in 1981–1997. He retired in 1997 with a record of 49-5-1, and then he was a successful coach in Las Vegas.
Born in Kingston in Jamaica, on December 7, 1956, McCallum represented Jamaica at the Summer Olympic Games in 1976. He turned to a professional in 1981 and won his first 32 fights, and 29 came through a knockout. McCallum became the first world -born world champion in 1984, won world titles in the junior medium weight, medium weight and lightweight, and was introduced to the International Gallery of Sław in boxes in 2003.
“It was with complete and complete sadness that I learned about the death of a three-time boxing master in Jamaica Michael McKenzie McCallum,” said Sport Minister Jamaica Olivia Grange. “I express my personal condolences to his mother, siblings and his children. On behalf of the Ministry of Sport I will take this opportunity to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of this legendary Jamaica.”
McCallum was worshiped for the brutal blow of the body, but he was also recognized as a highly qualified boxer with an amazing chin, as evidenced by the never knocked out in his 55 career. While McCallum wins over Julian Jackson, Donald Curry and McCrory, he was never able to fight the thunderous opponent, because Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns did not decide to face him.
After winning the WBA Super Welter Wich, beating Sean Mannion in 1984, McCallum created six successful defense of the title, and all this comes. In 1988 he suffered his first loss in his career when he challenged the challenge of WBA Middle Wweight in 1988. But McCallum would ultimately won the free average title in the following year, beating Herola Graham because of a divided decision. Later he avenged a loss with Kalambay before he fought the companion of Hall of Fames James Toney divided in 1991 and lost his decision in the 1992 rematch.
McCallum won the title of world champion in the third weight class at the age of 37, when he defeated Jeff Harding in 1994. He would do one defense of the title before he lost three of the four four fights, and two of these losses came to Toney and Roy Jones Jr. After passing, McCallum was a lasting element in Las Vegas.
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Teofimo vs. Haney Fight fights: Negotiations break down to the exhibition on August 16 Saudi Arabia
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June 3, 2025
Arrangements they have already falling apart In the fight of Teofimo Lopez vs. Devin Haney Mini-Mega August 16 in Saudi Arabia. There is no word about what the cause of the fall was, but it is probably one of these two Prima Donnas priced, asking for more than Turks Alalshikh was ready to pay. One of these two wanted a gold face and it didn’t happen.
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It was anticipated last night that the negotiations would quickly fall apart between Teo and Haney, leaving them both where they started. For fans who know Teofimo, they are not surprised if he caused the breakup. It is a tough opportunity in negotiations.
“Negotiations have fallen for the proposed fight between Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez on August 16 in Riyjad, Ring Magazine found out. Haney and Teofimo won the wins wide on May 2 on Times Square,” said Mike Coppinger. Xrevealing bad news.
Haney’s dad confirms the fall
Dad Devina, Bill Haney, published today on X, confirming that the conversations fell for the fight with Lopez. However, a few moments ago he removed the post. Perhaps this is a sign that negotiations have returned.
Both Haney, Lopez needs a fight
These two are now in need. None of them can be negotiated on this fight, because their options for other convincing fights are petite. 26 -year -old Haney conducts a welterweight campaign, but there is a lack of attention -not -noted names that he can fight for the type of money he received in the last two competitions against Jose Ramirez and Ryan Garcia.
Haney (32-0, 15 KO) and Lopez (22-1, 13 KO) looked terrible in their fights on the Turki card on May 2 at Times Square, Recent York. Of these two, Teofimo looked worse because he showed, cladding and didn’t even try to fight the opponent, Arnold Barboz Jr.
At least with Haney he accelerated him in the second half, dominating Jose Ramirez and looked decent. Still, he looked like he had experienced retrospective Sometimes from the previous fight with Ryan Garcia.
Last updated 06/03/2025

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