Tonight, Keyshawn Davis steps into the ring to face Gustavo Lemos in a highly anticipated showdown at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. With a home crowd behind him, Davis will be looking to deliver a spectacular performance against the hard-hitting Argentinian. Adding fuel to the fire, Lemos weighed in six pounds over the limit, a factor that could drive Davis to push even harder in front of his fans. Here’s a rundown of the undercard matchups adding to the excitement of fight night.
Troy Isley vs. Tyler Howard
Virginia native and 2020 U.S. Olympian Troy Isley is set to excite the local crowd in his matchup against Tyler “Hercules” Howard. Unbeaten in 13 fights, Isley, known as “The Transformer,” has been exchanging words with Howard in the build-up. While Howard has experience, he’s been relatively inactive, and many see Isley’s power as too much for him to handle. If Howard misjudges and tries to trade blows, he might find himself on the wrong end of an early finish.
Ra’eese Aleem vs. Derlyn Hernandez-Gerarldo
Returning to the ring after his IBF super-bantamweight eliminator loss to Sam Goodman, Ra’eese Aleem will be looking to make a statement in his 10-round featherweight clash against Derlyn Hernandez-Gerarldo. Aleem’s unorthodox style will be tested against the action-oriented Dominican fighter, who has delivered thrilling performances in the past. Aleem needs a strong showing to reassert himself in the division, but Hernandez-Gerarldo promises to bring the fight to him.
Abdullah Mason vs. Yohan Vasquez
Abdullah Mason, one of boxing’s brightest young prospects, takes on Yohan Vasquez in an eight-round lightweight bout. Known for his precise technique and knockout power, Mason has been dazzling audiences with his performances. Vasquez, a heavy-hitter in his own right, brings experience, but his style could be tailor-made for Mason’s calculated approach. Fans can expect Mason to try for another highlight-reel moment tonight.
Best of the Rest
The Davis family will be well represented, as Keyshawn’s brothers Kelvin (13-0, 7 KOs) and Keon, who’s making his welterweight debut, will both look to keep the family’s winning streak alive.
Austin “The Native Nightmare” Deanda faces DeAundre Pettus (12-2, 7 KOs) in a bout where Pettus will need a strong start to contend with Deanda’s skillset.
Robert Meriwether III (7-0, 3 KOs), discovered by Floyd Mayweather at just eight years old, is determined to make his mark. With huge ambitions to become an all-time great, Meriwether faces Eric Howard in his eighth professional outing, aiming to put on a show and steal the spotlight.
