Keyshawn Davis Defends WBO Lightweight Title Against Edwin De Los Santos in Norfolk

Keyshawn Davis is preparing for his first defense of the WBO lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos, a fight viewed as a strategic move to maintain his championship status while aiming to position himself for a unification bout with Gervonta Davis. Meanwhile, Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson, holders of the WBA and WBC lightweight titles respectively, have been highlighted as top contenders whose potential matchup depends on Davis overcoming his upcoming rematch with Lamont Roach. Stevenson's perspective on the Davis-Roach rematch is notably cautious, emphasizing that Davis must perform beyond his previous best to secure victory, reflecting the challenge Roach poses despite his underdog status. Both Stevenson's and Eddie Hearn's comments underline that the rematch's outcome will significantly influence the possibility of a high-profile Davis-Stevenson showdown. Stevenson's insight is informed by his personal experience with Roach, whom he has trained with and faced in the gym, lending weight to his belief that the rematch will be a tough fight for Davis. The lightweight division remains poised for a potentially defining unification fight, contingent on the results of these critical bouts.