NORFOLK, Va. — Keyshawn Davis is able to placed on a present for his metropolis. The Norfolk native will tackle Argentina’s Gustavo Lemos within the 10-round light-weight principal occasion at Scope Enviornment on Friday, Nov 8. It’s probably the most vital boxing occasion on the storied venue since Norfolk legend Pernell “Candy Pea” Whitaker defended his welterweight crown in opposition to Buddy McGirt in October 1994.
The undercard will function the opposite members of “DB3.” Keyshawn’s older brother, rising junior welterweight Kelvin “Night time Night time” Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), fights Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Keyshawn’s youthful brother, U.S. Olympic Trials champion Keon Davis, will make his professional debut in a four-round welterweight contest.
The Davis Brothers had been joined on stage by Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, along with undefeated middleweight Troy Isley (13-0, 5 KOs), who will struggle Tyler Howard (20-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder.
Promoted by High Rank, ticket data will likely be introduced shortly.
That is what the fighters needed to say at Thursday’s press convention.
Keyshawn Davis
“That is an honor. I admire everybody for popping out. High Rank is right here and placing on this present for us, for the city, and for the 757. It’s going to be a Michael Jordan story on November 8.”
“This occasion is greater than us. I wish to attain as many individuals as I can with this occasion in order that the folks from this city know which you could make it from right here. There are sources right here. And we’re bringing sources right here, like a fitness center that youngsters can go to. I need this occasion to achieve many individuals. I need the Seven Cities to be on the map, to allow them to be like Atlanta, New York, or Chicago.”
“I hand-picked this opponent as a result of I do know he can struggle. He’s fighter. However I’m a harmful fighter. Simply know that if you happen to include that, I’m going to come back with that, too. Gustavo Lemos goes to strive all that further stuff, however ya’ll know the way we rock out right here. Norfolk isn’t going for any of that. I’m going to tone him proper on down, and we’re going to have a enjoyable evening on Friday, November 8.”
Kelvin Davis
“That is actually a blessing. We positively talked about this after we had been youngsters. We dreamed about it. And it’s lastly right here. It hasn’t hit me but. We’re actually bringing it to Norfolk, 757. It hasn’t been achieved since ‘Sweat Pea’ Pernell Whitaker. And we’re making an attempt to comply with what he set for us. We’ve acquired his household out right here supporting us. And his legacy will dwell out via us.”
“‘Sweat Pea’ used to come back to the newbie fights and watch us. He would watch the newbie expertise. And he would give us a couple of pointers after our fights. He would inform us issues to get higher. That was a blessing to have a legend watch us struggle as an newbie.”
“You’ll be able to anticipate fireworks. We’re preventing at house. And I’m actually snug at house. So whoever comes on this territory is getting knocked out.”
Keon Davis
“It is a nice alternative. It’s going to be an awesome evening. I’m going to make my professional debut. I’m coming for the stoppage. I’m coming to knock any individual out.”
“I really feel like that is the proper time to show professional. My brother is doing his first homecoming, and I really feel like it will be excellent to show professional on the identical card as them. It’s going to be nice.”
Troy Isley
“Coming into the professionals, I form of misplaced my confidence. So, being round these three and them telling me I’m ok has helped a lot. They informed me I shouldn’t doubt myself. So, being round them over the last three camps has helped so much.”
“It’s going to be an awesome present. Ya’ll are gonna wish to tune in. All 4 of us are going to placed on a present. Don’t miss out.”
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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