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Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos – results and post-fight report

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Davis dropped Lemos three times Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Keyshawn Davis defeated Gustavo Lemos in the second round in Norfolk on Friday Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Keyshawn Davis defeated Gustavo Lemos in the second round in Norfolk on Friday Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Keyshawn Davis continued his path toward a maiden world title shot, defeating tough Argentine Gustavo Lemos in the second round on Friday at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.

Lemos dared over six pounds over the lightweight limitand was even heavier on fight night, but it didn’t matter as Davis secured the absolute victory.

Davis (12-0, 8 KO) had previously been steadily climbing to the world level, and in 2024 he scored an impressive sixth-round stoppage victory over Jose Pedraza and a wide points victory over Miguel Madueno in July.

Lemos (29-2, 19 KO) was expected to give the 25-year-old a chance to win after suffering only a defeat in his last outing, which gave Richardson Hitchins a very good argument and ultimately lost by close decision.

The guy tried to take advantage of this extra weight, trying to rain down punches on the “Businessman” in the first round, but Davis used his speed and accuracy to destroy him.

Davis dropped Lemos three times. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Davis dropped Lemos three times. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

The home favorite then broke free in the second, landing a left hook that caused a quick knockdown, and on the restart, Lemos went down again, with a left hook once again doing the damage.

The writing was on the wall and Davis immediately shut down the show, landing combinations and then a acute right hand to the head that pinned the 28-year-old to the canvas for the third time and the contest was over.

Davis’ victory maintains his high ranking in three of the four governing bodies, and the Norfolk native has drafted both WBO champion Denys Berinchyk and WBA champion Gervonta Davis.

“I honestly thought Lemos would put up a stronger challenge than Berinchyk,” he said ESPN after the fight.

“But I knocked him out in the second round.

“So we will see what Berinchyk will present.

“But next year, hey, Norfolk, next year you’ll have the world champion, how about that?

“Hey Gervonta, knock, knock.”

Mason is terrified of Vasquez

The highly touted Abdullah Mason endured a real scare before stopping Yohan Vasquez in the second round in a lightweight thriller.

Mason (16-0, 14 KO) was down twice in the first round, between scoring his own knockdown, and in the second round he rallied and sealed the victory, landing a series of complex combinations ending with a body shot that made Vasquez (26-6, 21 KO) was unable to defeat the count.

Aleem returns to winning ways

Ra’eese Aleem (21-1, 12 KO) bounced back from his first professional defeat by defeating Derlyn Hernandez-Gerarldo (12-3-1, 10 KO) in the fifth round of a scheduled ten featherweight division before winning every available session in all three scorecards.

Isley dismisses Howard

Troy Isley (14-0, 5 KO) also scored in the second ten round, recording a middleweight victory over Tyler Howard (20-2, 11 KO) on the scorecards.

Two scores of 9-91 and the third of 98-92 ensured the victory for the hosts.

Isley continued his undefeated streak with a win over Howard. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Isley continued his undefeated streak with a win over Howard. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Undercard remaining

In the middleweight division, Austin Deanda (16-0, 10 KO) won on points over DeAundre Pettus (12-3, 7 KO), winning on points 78-74 and 77-75×2.

Kelvin Davis (14-0, 7 KO) was the next point scorer, knocking down Yeis Gabriel Solano (15-4, KO10) in the final seconds to secure victory by scores of 80-71 and 79-72×2 in the welterweight division.

The only fighter to compete in six rounds was in the super featherweight division, where Robert Meriwether III (8-0, 3 KO) defeated Eric Howard (6-3, 1 KO), and the only four-round fight was in the super welterweight division, and Rookie Keon Davis (1-0) won on the cards over Jalen Moore (1-2, 1 KO).

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While waiting for the talks, Tyson Fury sent a nine-word message to Anthony Joshua from Eddie Hearn

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There have been calls for Tyson Fury to now arrange a British clash with Anthony Joshua.

The Gypsy King returned to the UK last night after suffering the second defeat of his career at the hands of heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in Riyad.

After the heartbreaking defeat, 36-year-old Fury insisted he take some time off over Christmas to rest before considering his next move as he did not want to commit to another fight.

However, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn is ready to enter into talks with Fury’s entourage once the two-time world champion recovers from defeat.

Hearn stated: “Obviously Fury will need time to reflect and get over the disappointment of the defeat. The truth is, I felt it was a great performance and he’s still at the top of his game. It’s time for Joshua against Fury.”

Both Fury and Joshua missed out on opportunities to fight for the undisputed heavyweight crown when they held all four belts in 2020 and 2021. Nevertheless, Hearn remains sanguine that it will be a monumental fight if they can make it happen.

He added: “It’s not only the biggest fight in British boxing, but the biggest fight in sport. I believe we can have two fights in 2025. And when the time is right, we will have the appropriate discussions to see if we can achieve this.”

After his second defeat in 37 fights, Fury was asked about his future plans after the fight against Saudi Arabia, in which all three judges scored it 116-112 in favor of Usyk.

He said, “Go home and have a Merry Christmas. I was away for 12 weeks working on this fight. Now I’ll go home and enjoy it.

“Let’s go home now, let’s welcome the up-to-date year, let’s see what it brings. Will you see me fight next year? Perhaps so. You may not. We’ll talk about it next year.”

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Lennox Lewis interrupts the interview while Frank Warren fumes over Tyson Fury’s decision

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Lennox Lewis interrupted Frank Warren mid-rant as Tyson Fury’s promoter became furious at the prospect of Oleksandr Usyk winning. The Gypsy King lost 116-112 on all three scorecards, and his attempt at revenge for the only defeat of his career ended with Usyk defending his WBA, WBC and WBO titles.

Both Fury and Warren strongly criticized the decision, which leaves huge doubts about the 36-year-old’s future. Fury said Usyk was given a “Christmas present” by the judges, while his longtime promoter was “stunned”, calling it “crazy”.

Fury said: “I was sure I won that fight again. I thought I won both fights, but on the other hand I came home with two defeats on my account. I will always believe, until the day I die, that I won this fight.

“I will always feel a little tired. Not a little, but actually a lot. When you don’t get a knockout, that’s what happens. You can’t guarantee victory.”

Warren complained about the result in various post-fight interviews, including one with the BBC. He said: “This is crazy. Everyone who sat where I sat, including neutrals [thought Fury won].

“Oscar De La Hoya, like me, was one round away. We both thought he won it, that’s a crazy result! It’s a split decision and I’m very disappointed. I know people will say I’m biased and I probably am, but I temper myself with bias.

Lewis then joined the conversation and Warren asked the heavyweight legend about the verdict. He replied: “I didn’t score, but it was close, definitely close.”

Warren then highlighted the fact that one of the judges didn’t give Fury a single round in the second half of the fight, fuming, “What kind of fight are they watching?”

Apparently not seeing the result the same way, Lewis simply added: “Yes, yes, should have given him a few rounds [in the second half of the fight]”

Lewis then shared his thoughts on the future of Usyk, who may decide to reunite the four heavyweight belts. A rematch with the holder of the second belt, Daniel Dubios, has already been suggested, although everything depends on his fight with Joseph Parker on February 22.

Lewis believes the 37-year-old could hang up the gloves and say: “He can do whatever he wants. He can retire if he wants, he can have a rematch, he can have another fight.

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Oleksandr Usyk’s various injuries after each fight with Tyson Fury say a lot

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Oleksandr Usyk emerged from his latest fight with Tyson Fury without requiring hospitalization, allegedly a stark contrast to his experience after their first fight in May. On Saturday (December 21) in Saudi Arabia, the 37-year-old Ukrainian boxer secured his second victory over “The Gypsy King”, winning and retaining his undisputed heavyweight titles by unanimous decision.

Sporting significantly fewer battle scars than after his first triumph over Fury in May, Usyk had only minor bruises under his eyes this time. The judges were in agreement during the rematch, with all three unanimously scoring the fight 116-112 in favor of Usyk, who appeared to take less damage throughout the fight.

Despite Fury’s claims that Usyk was hospitalized with a suspected broken jaw after their first meeting, the reigning champion denied such suggestions, admitting he only felt pain in the area and not a broken bone.

However, he admitted to the physical effects of their intense first clash, stating: “Yes, I have a little problem, but I have problems with my fist, my back and my whole body because it’s a tough fight that lasts 47 minutes. “

Despite Fury’s exhaustive preparation, which included a three-month period in which he stated he had not spoken to his wife Paris, he ultimately failed to defeat Usyk again. The result leaves fans and pundits wondering whether this defeat will push the Gypsy King to hang up his gloves for good, reports. Mirror.

The 36-year-old Fury could not hide his irritation after his second defeat in a row to the boxer from Kiev, calling the judges’ unanimous decision a “Christmas gift”. “I feel like I won both fights,” he declared.

I know I had to knock him out, but it’s boxing and things like that happen. I have no doubt that I won this fight. Franc [Warren] I was three or four rounds ahead, and a lot of people were at least two rounds ahead of me.”

Echoing Fury’s frustration, promoter Frank Warren expressed his astonishment at the referee’s performance. “I’m amazed at how they do it [judges] I scored a goal,” said the head of Queensbury Promotions.

“His jab was phenomenal, his footwork was brilliant, he wasn’t tardy. He was very evasive.” In the aftermath, IBF heavyweight titleholder Daniel Dubois entered the ring shortly after Usyk’s victory and challenged him to a rematch following his own knockout loss to the Ukrainian last year.

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