Keyshawn Davis returns to the ring in Saturday’s rematch with Nahir Albright in Norfolk.
Davis will face Albright at the Scope Arena and it will be the first Top Rank card on DAZN.
Davis (14-0, 10 KO) won the pair’s first fight, but later tested positive for marijuana and the fight was declared a no-contest.
“The Businessman” was making waves after winning the WBO lightweight title, but his progress was curtailed after he missed weight in his scheduled first defense against Edwin De Los Santos.
The 27-year-old lost his belt on weight and his fight with De Los Santos was shelved.
Davis’ 2023 win over Albright was deemed uncontested Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
The home favorite returned after an almost year-long break with a last-round stoppage over Jamain Ortiz in his super lightweight debut in January.
Albright (17-2-1, 7 KO) is 1-1 since his first match against Davis, securing an upset victory over Keyshawn’s older brother Kelvin before drawing to a draw with Frank Martin in February.
Davis and Albright face-to-face at Thursday’s news conference. Photo: Top Rank
The 30-year-old was involved in an altercation with Davis following his victory over his brother last June.
Norman Jr returns after losing Haney
Former welterweight world champion Brian Norman Jr looks to get back to winning ways when he faces Josh Wagner.
Norman Jr (28-1, 22 KO) lost the WBO belt in a comprehensive fight lost by unanimous decision to Devin Haney in November and has since changed his training setup, joining world-renowned trainer Ronnie Shields.
Norman Jr was beaten by Haney in November. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Canadian Wagner (19-2, 10 KO) lost every round to Harlem Eubank in his last appearance in November.
Davis fights Dobson
Kelvin Davis hopes to bounce back from his first professional loss to the aforementioned Albright when he faces Peter Dobson in a welterweight bout.
Davis (15-1, 8 KO) suffered a majority defeat to Albright, and Dobson (17-3, 10 KO) ended a three-fight losing streak, including to Conor Benn, by knocking out Jorge Humberto Rodriguez Regaldo in the first round.
Nahir Albright upset Kelvin Davis last June. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Undercard remaining
Undefeated featherweight Yan Santana (16-0, 13 KO) may be getting closer to his maiden world title, winning the WBO NABO crown after a points victory over Cristian Cruz Chacon (24-7-2, 12 KO)
Keon Davis (4-0, 3 KO), the younger brother of Keyshawn and Kelvin, can extend his undefeated decision streak with a victory over Edwine Humaine Jr. (9-2, 7 KO) in the super welterweight division.
Dedrick Crockem (6-0, 3 KO) may also need distance to beat Eric Howard (7-4, 2 KO) in the super featherweight division.
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Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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