Keyshawn Davis made a resounding statement at Madison Square Garden by securing the WBO Lightweight title with a dominant fourth-round knockout of Denys Berinchyk.
His impressive performance has solidified his status as a rising force in the division. However, Davis’ victory has also sparked speculation about a potential unification bout with WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson.
Despite the growing calls for the two to face off, Stevenson remains firm in his stance-his friendship with Davis takes priority over any championship fight.
Although Stevenson was not present at Madison Square Garden for Davis’ title-winning fight, he quickly took to social media to congratulate his friend.
“WORLD CHAMP NOW I’m proud of gang @KeyshawnDavis8 n-as don’t understand what it took to get here!!” Stevenson wrote on X.
While his words celebrated Davis’ achievement, fans had different ideas, flooding the comments with calls for the two to fight.
One fan bluntly stated, “Y’all need to fight. Y’all ain’t got the same mom or dad, so all that brother talk should stop when it comes to getting in the ring.” Another added, “You gotta fight bro, stop being a fan.”
Despite the demand, Stevenson has consistently rejected the idea, showing no interest in a showdown against Davis.
For his part, Davis has kept his options open when it comes to future fights-except when it comes to Stevenson. In a post-fight interview with Fight Hype, he addressed his plans, making it clear he is willing to take on any top contender.
“I don’t care who. I don’t really care who it is,” Davis said. “People want to see ‘The Businessman’ fight at the end of the day. If you want to step up, sign that contract.”
However, when asked specifically about Stevenson, Davis maintained that it was off the table. Speaking to The Ring Magazine, he explained his reasoning: “He was there for me during my worst times. I’m never ever ever ever fighting Shakur. It just doesn’t feel right.”
He credited Stevenson for supporting him through personal struggles, particularly during a battle with depression, and emphasized that their bond goes beyond boxing.
Could a Mega-Fight Change His Mind?
While Davis has repeatedly ruled out fighting Stevenson, he has hinted that the right financial offer could sway him. In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, he was asked if there was any scenario in which he would consider facing his friend.
Initially, he dismissed the idea, but later joked that it would take a $500 million payday-before revising the figure to $100 million.
Though a Stevenson-Davis fight remains unlikely, the door isn’t entirely closed. If the demand continues to grow and the right offer comes along, the possibility may become too lucrative to ignore.
Until then, Davis appears focused on his next challenge, while Stevenson remains firm in his refusal to let titles come between friendship.
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