Shakur says the world is ready for Keyshawn Davis’ return

Shakur Stevenson helped out his occasional ‘brother’ Keyshawn Davis this week, saying on social media that “the world is ready” to see him return to the ring against “whoever.”

If Shakur is serious about wanting Keyshawn matched up against anyone at 140, there are already some top talents that would stand for a feeding frenzy. These fighters would jump at the chance to face Keyshawn:

• Ernesto Mercado: Keyshawn already called out this week.
• Gary Antoine Russell
• Subriel Mathias

Moving to 140 increases risks

There is a lot of uncertainty about Keyshawn’s career right now. He has moved up in weight to 140, and many talented fighters in the division can give him trouble.

The Andy Cruz problem

He calls himself “The businessman,” Keysnawn He four times to Cuba’s Andy Cruz in the amateurs, including in the 2020 Olympic finals. Keyshawn refused to fight him when he was called out in 2025. His record against Cruz is a perfect 0-4.

Amazingly, the WBO elevated Keyshawn to #1 at 140, putting him in pole position to challenge light welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez. Shakur has already said that after defeating Teofimo on January 31, 2026, he “give” the WBO title to his “brother” Keyshawn.

“The world is ready to see Keyshawn Davis make his comeback. Match him against whoever,” Shakur Stevenson said. X about his ‘brother’ Keyshawn Davis.

Keyshawn (13-0, 9 KOs) has not fought since February 2025, when he knocked out WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk in the fourth round.

The 26-year-old Davis was later stripped of his WBO belt when he came in 3.9 pounds over the limit at 139.3 for his fight against Edwin De Los Santos on June 6, 2025. That fight was cancelled.

Top Rank’s Broadcast Empty

2020 Olympic silver medalist Davis’ promoters on Top Rank are without a broadcast partner. So, that leaves him on the sidelines without an opponent.

Confusing Albright Rematch Talk

Keyshawn inexplicably said he wants to fight Nahir Albright next in a rematch, a fighter he already beat in October 2023 by a 10-round majority decision. The results of the fight were later changed to a no contest when Davis tested positive for marijuana.

It doesn’t make sense for Davis to fight a rematch with Albright other than to avenge his brother Kelvin Davis’ loss to him. Albright defeated Kelvin by a 10-round majority decision on June 7, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia.