Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Keyshawn Davis

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, he had a successful amateur career, earning silver medals at the 2019 Pan American Games, the 2019 World Championships, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. His accomplishments in both amateur and professional boxing have established him as a notable figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2019: Silver Medals

In 2019, Keyshawn Davis won silver medals at the Pan American Games and the World Championships.

2020: Silver Medal at the Summer Olympics

In 2020, Keyshawn Davis won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics.

February 27, 2021: Professional Debut

On February 27, 2021, Keyshawn Davis made his professional debut against Lester Brown, securing a victory via TKO after a left hook and a combination of punches.

April 3, 2021: Second Professional Bout

On April 3, 2021, Keyshawn Davis fought Richman Ashelley and won after Ashelley retired 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 and winning by unanimous decision on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders.

February 8, 2024: Defeated Jose Pedraza

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

July 6, 2024: Defeated Miguel Madueno

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

August 22, 2024: Davis vs Lemos Fight Announcement

On August 22, 2024, it was reported that Keyshawn Davis would face Gustavo Daniel Lemos at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia on November 8, 2024.

November 8, 2024: Defeated Gustavo Daniel Lemos by TKO

On November 8, 2024, Keyshawn Davis defeated Gustavo Daniel Lemos by TKO at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, after knocking him down three times in the second round.

February 14, 2025: Won WBO Lightweight Title

On February 14, 2025, Keyshawn Davis challenged Denys Berinchyk for his WBO lightweight title in New York and won by knockout in round four with a left shot to the body.

June 7, 2025: Stripped of WBO Lightweight Title

On June 7, 2025, Keyshawn Davis was scheduled to defend his WBO lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos at Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA, but was stripped of the title after failing to make the correct weight limit, and the fight was ultimately canceled.