The WBO’s decision to install Keyshawn Davis on 140 on #1 will be criticized this week.
They consider this move by the WBO as essentially rewarding Keyshawn (13-0, 9 COs) for its unprofessionalty In the missing weight on Friday, June 6, 2025, and stripped of his WBO lightweight title after entering 139.3 pounds for what was supposed to be a defense against Edwin de Los Santos. The fight was canceled.
The bypass scandal of 140 pounds
If he gives Davis a #1 rankings about the previously arranged number 1 Alfredo Santiago at Light Welterweight, the WBO makes bad look bad in the eyes of fans.
Reasons why Keyshawn should not be arranged at 1
- No experience at 140: Keyshawn is vaulted over the well -being of welter weights on the WBO’s rankings, such as Alberto Pudello, Chailaine Ortiz, Isaac Cruz, Lingdolfo Delgado and Ernesto Mercado.
- WBO looks unprofessional: Move Keyshawn to #1 without earning the position, lacking weight, being stripped, and his involvement in a suppression.
- Bypass the merit system: Davis requested himself to work the WBO number 1 place at 140 instead of working like other contenders in the hard way. She quickly detected ranking on no. 1 Undermine the purpose of the merit system. In addition, it gives the appearance of fans of Keyshawn who shows favoritism.
The contenders he should have had
Ideally, the WBO should have insisted that KeyShawn go through a two-to-three fighter from the guys to earn the number 1 place on their 140 rankings: Alberto Puello, Chailaine Ortiz and Ernesto Mercado. If Keyshawn refused to fight against them or if he lost, he should have been ranked on the rock under the WBO rankings on the rock. This is how I would have done it.
Can Mercado or Ortiz expose him?
As bad as the Norfolk, Virginia, Davis, looked at Andy Cruz of Cuba in the amateurs in his four losses. I don’t think he would Mercado, Puello, Kailaine or even Arnold Barboaza jr.
What ‘the businessman’ Keyshawn has had for him since he became Pro in 2021 with the Top Rankings is careful matchmaking and his massive size for the 135 pound division. Now that he is fighting at 140, the big benefit is disappearing somewhat, and he won’t be able to move in the opposition for a long time if his goal is to fight for the WBO’s title.
Is Keyshawn Really Ready for 140?
At 140, Keyshawn’s career could be jumped quickly if he faced Mercado, Richardson, Hitchins, Gary Antuanne Russell, Subriel Matias and Theofimo. These are just a few of the names that can destroy the hard work of top rank of building Keyshawn.
WBO’s updated 140 rankings
- Keyshawn Davis
- Alfredo Santiago
- Isaac Cruz
- Lindolfo Delgado
- Alberto Puello
- Arnold Barboza Jr.
- Oscar Duarte
- Aram Faniian
- Jose Carlos Ramirez
- Hendri Cedeno
- Kamaine ortiz
- Jack Rafferty
- Antonio Moran
- Ernesto Mercado
- Joo Young Kim
Last updated on 09/26/2025
