NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Fans will finally get a chance to see boxing star Keyshawn Davis live on his home turf.
The 25-year-old lightweight world title contender and recent Olympic silver medalist will headline a multi-bout event at Norfolk Scope on Nov. 8, SevenVenues officially announced on Wednesday.
Davis (11-0, 7 KOs), who’ll go into the event ranked No. 3 at lightweight by the WBO, IBF, and WBC will take on Argentine Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs) in a 10-round fight.
The event will also be streamed live in the U.S. on ESPN+.
“As a young kid growing up in Norfolk, I dreamed of accomplishing enough to headline a card at Scope Arena one day,” Davis said. “My boxing idol is the legendary Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker, and I want to pack that arena like he used to. He’s the greatest from my city, and I’m honored to continue that legacy. I can’t wait to put on a spectacular show against a tough opponent in Gustavo Lemos. Everyone from the 757 will be in my corner.”
Keyshawn’s older and younger brothers, Kelvin “Night Night” Davis and Keon Davis, will also fight. Kelvin (13-0, 7 KOs) will take on Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs), and Keon will make his pro debut in the welterweight division.
Meanwhile the world championship co-feature fight will see WBO welterweight king Brian Norman Jr. trying to defend his crown against Puerto Rico’s Derrieck Cuevas.
Tickets are not yet on sale, but you can follow SevenVenues for the latest. Keyshawn Davis will hold a press conference about the event on Thursday. Check back for updates from WAVY’s Sportswrap team.
