Keyshawn Davis reiterated that he won’t fight his friend Shakur Stevenson, but he is open to an exhibition match, “YouTube-style.” He says people will want to watch him and Shakur fight an exhibition after they clean out the 135- and 140-lb divisions.
The “Exhibition” Excuse
For fans to be interested in watching an exhibition match between Keyshawn and Shakur, they would need to become popular with casual boxing fans. Unfortunately, neither of them is fighting quality opposition to gain attention.
WBC lightweight champion Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) is routinely booed by fans in his fights, and Keyshawn has been selectively matched by his promoters at Top Rank his entire three-year pro career.
Keyshawn (12-0, 8 KOs) is massive for the 135-lb division, and he will have to move up soon because he looks like a boiled-down welterweight for his fights at lightweight. He’s scheduled to challenge WBO lightweight champion Denys…
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