Keyshawn Davis Stripped WBO Lightweight Title After Missing Weight, Fight Canceled Norfolk

Boxer Keyshawn Davis was stripped of his WBO lightweight title and had his first title defense against Edwin De Los Santos canceled after weighing in at 139.3 pounds, exceeding the 135-pound limit. Despite Davis' claims that he outgrew the weight and efforts to cut down, his team did not make a serious attempt to meet the limit, according to Top Rank Boxing CEO Bob Arum. Negotiations to proceed with the fight, including financial penalties, failed as De Los Santos' camp prioritized safety and declined to fight an overweight opponent. The event in Norfolk, Virginia, continued with a new main event featuring Abdullah Mason versus Jeremia Nakathila, while Davis' brother Kelvin's fight was elevated to co-feature status. Top Rank Boxing offered refunds to fans who purchased tickets for Davis' canceled championship fight. Davis indicated plans to move up to the 140-pound division going forward.