Former lightweight champion says his growth at 140 pounds will show in Norfolk rematch
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Keyshawn Davis says fans will see a more complete fighter when he faces Nahir Albright in their May 16 rematch at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Davis believes his experience since capturing a world title and moving up to 140 pounds will be evident once the fight begins.
Davis captured the WBO lightweight title last year before missing weight ahead of his planned defense against Edwin De Los Santos. He has since moved up to junior welterweight, where he stopped Jamaine Ortiz in January.
Top Rank presents the Albright rematch as unfinished business, especially after Albright later defeated Keyshawn’s brother, Kelvin Davis, and fought Frank Martin to a draw.
Davis believes his development since the first fight will be evident once the rematch begins.
“I know what I have to do. I know what I have to do to be prepared. I’m a better Keyshawn now. I’m not up and coming anymore. I’m a former world champion. And it’s going to show on May 16. When I go in there super focused and in shape, I know nobody can hang with me.
“But even if they can hang, they’re going to be stopped. I’m confident in myself that I can stop anybody in the ring, from 140 to 147,” Davis said after a recent workout in Las Vegas.
The Norfolk native also dismissed Albright’s recent comments about being ready for the rematch, saying confidence from opponents is expected at this stage of his career.
Davis says returning home remains one of the biggest motivations of his career despite some fighters struggling with hometown pressure.
The May 16 card will also feature Brian Norman Jr. vs. Josh Wagner, Kelvin Davis vs. Peter Dobson, and undefeated featherweight contender Yan Santana vs. Cristian Cruz Chacon featured.
Last updated on 2026/05/09 at 04:20
