Keyshawn Davis, a rising star in the boxing world, is not content with the slow and steady path typically associated with boxing prospects. He has quickly moved beyond the initial stages of his career and is now eyeing bigger challenges. Davis is set to begin 2024 with a significant step up in competition as he faces his first former world champion, Jose Pedraza. Despite the age gap and Pedraza's vast experience, Davis remains unfazed, and confident in his ability to extend Pedraza’s recent winless streak.
Davis (9-0, 6 KOs) is not just looking for a win over Pedraza; he is already planning his trajectory for the rest of 2024. A victory over Pedraza would mark the most significant achievement of his young career, but Davis has his sights set on even more illustrious targets. “I would love to fight (Vasiliy) Lomachenko,” Davis revealed in a conversation with BoxingScene.com. This statement underlines his ambition to rapidly ascend the ranks of the lightweight division.
Lomachenko, a seasoned fighter and one of the most respected names in boxing, is currently focused on a bout against George Kambosos Jr. for the vacant IBF lightweight title. While Davis anticipates this upcoming fight, he is skeptical about Kambosos Jr.’s chances against Lomachenko. Regardless of the outcome, Davis is eager for an opportunity to face Lomachenko himself. At just 24 years old, he believes he has the skill and the potential to not only compete with but also potentially defeat the seasoned Ukrainian boxer.
Davis’s desire to face Lomachenko by the end of the year speaks volumes about his confidence and readiness to take on the elite in the lightweight division. He sees a potential matchup with Lomachenko not just as another fight but as a chance to solidify his position as a serious contender and make a statement in the boxing world. As he prepares for his upcoming fight with Pedraza, Davis remains focused on the future, with the goal of making 2024 a defining year in his career.
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