Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Keyshawn Davis

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 15, 2026

How Keyshawn Davis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Keyshawn Davis is an American professional boxer who held the WBO lightweight title from February to June 2025. Before turning professional, Davis had a successful amateur career, winning silver medals at the 2019 Pan American Games, the 2019 World Championships, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. He is known for his accomplishments in both amateur and professional boxing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 27, 2021: Professional Debut

On February 27, 2021, Keyshawn Davis made his professional boxing debut against Lester Brown, securing a victory via TKO after a dominant performance.

April 3, 2021: Second Professional Bout

On April 3, 2021, Keyshawn Davis's second professional bout was against Richman Ashelley, Davis dominated, leading to Ashelley's retirement at the end of the fourth round.

May 8, 2021: First Distance Fight as a Professional

On May 8, 2021, Keyshawn Davis fought against Jose Antonio Meza, going the distance for the first time as a professional, winning by unanimous decision on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders.

February 8, 2024: Defeated Jose Pedraza by TKO

On February 8, 2024, in Las Vegas, Keyshawn Davis defeated Jose Pedraza by TKO in the sixth round.

July 6, 2024: Defeated Miguel Madueno by Unanimous Decision

On July 6, 2024, Keyshawn Davis faced Miguel Madueno at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and won the fight by unanimous decision.

August 22, 2024: Davis vs Lemos Fight Announcement

On August 22, 2024, the report announced Keyshawn Davis would face Gustavo Daniel Lemos at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.

November 8, 2024: Defeated Gustavo Daniel Lemos by TKO

On November 8, 2024, Keyshawn Davis fought Gustavo Daniel Lemos at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, knocking Lemos down three times in the second round and winning the fight by TKO.

February 14, 2025: Won WBO Lightweight Title

On February 14, 2025, Keyshawn Davis challenged Denys Berinchyk for his WBO lightweight title in New York, winning by knockout in round four.

June 7, 2025: Title Defense Fight Canceled

On June 7, 2025, Keyshawn Davis was scheduled to make his first defense of his title against Edwin De Los Santos. The fight was canceled after the two sides couldn't come to an agreement.

June 2025: WBO Lightweight Title Stripped

In June 2025, Keyshawn Davis was stripped of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight title after failing to make the correct weight limit for his first title defense.

January 31, 2026: Defeated Jamaine Ortiz at Super Lightweight

On January 31, 2026, Keyshawn Davis faced Jamaine Ortiz at super lightweight in New York, winning via technical knockout in the 12th round.

May 16, 2026: Scheduled Super Lightweight Rematch

On May 16, 2026, Keyshawn Davis is scheduled to face Nahir Albright in a 12-round super lightweight rematch at Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.