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 characteristic the opposite members of “DB3.” Keyshawn’s older brother, rising junior welterweight Kelvin “Evening Evening” 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 have been joined on stage by Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, along with undefeated middleweight Troy Isley (13-0, 5 KOs), who will combat Tyler Howard (20-1, 11 KOs) in a 10-rounder.
Promoted by High Rank, ticket data shall be introduced shortly.
That is what the fighters needed to say at Thursday’s press convention.
Keyshawn Davis
“That is an honor. I respect 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 larger than us. I need to attain as many individuals as I can with this occasion in order that the folks from this city know that you could make it from right here. There are assets right here. And we’re bringing assets 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 combat. He’s a very good fighter. However I’m a harmful fighter. Simply know that in the event you include that, I’m going to return 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 undoubtedly talked about this after we have 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 completed since ‘Sweat Pea’ Pernell Whitaker. And we’re attempting to observe what he set for us. We’ve acquired his household out right here supporting us. And his legacy will stay out via us.”
“‘Sweat Pea’ used to return to the novice fights and watch us. He would watch the novice expertise. And he would give us just a few pointers after our fights. He would inform us issues to get higher. That was a blessing to have a legend watch us combat as an novice.”
“You possibly can count on fireworks. We’re combating at dwelling. And I’m actually comfy at dwelling. 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 anyone out.”
“I really feel like that is the right time to show professional. My brother is doing his first homecoming, and I really feel like it might be good to show professional on the identical card as them. It’s going to be nice.”
Troy Isley
“Coming into the professionals, I type of misplaced my confidence. So, being round these three and them telling me I’m adequate has helped a lot. They instructed me I shouldn’t doubt myself. So, being round them over the past three camps has helped quite a bit.”
“It’s going to be an awesome present. Ya’ll are gonna need to tune in. All 4 of us are going to placed on a present. Don’t miss out.”
