Keyshawn Davis wins in Norfolk, then sets his sights higher
Keyshawn Davis is 15-0, he dominated Nahir Albright, and before he left the ring he called out Oscar Duarte and Devin Haney. The redemption arc is moving forward. Whether the weight issues are behind him is another question.
Keyshawn Davis lands a jab on Nahir Albright during their super lightweight rematch at Scope Arena. NORFOLK — Keyshawn Davis had a point to prove in front of his hometown crowd at Scope Arena on Saturday night, and for 12 rounds, he did exactly that. Davis defeated Nahir Albright by unanimous decision, 117-109 and 118-108, in a fight that was largely one-sided but never quite the statement performance Davis was hunting.
Davis came in aggressive from the opening bell, using a sharp jab and fast combinations to establish early control. His footwork in the second round drew particular notice, as he threw quick flurries from the pocket before slipping out of range, a sequence that showcased the full range of his skill set. By round three, he was operating with the confidence of a man who knew he had already solved his opponent.
Albright had his moments. A big right hand in the fifth rattled Davis and briefly shifted the energy in the building. Davis recovered, finished the round taunting his man, and then kept moving forward.
But Albright could not find that shot again. As the rounds piled up, he increasingly settled for holding, looking to slow the pace and survive rather than turn the tide. Round seven produced the night's strangest sequence.