Undefeated WBO lightweight world champion Denys Berinchyk of Ukraine will make the first defense of his lightweight title when he takes on the challenge of unbeaten American standout Keyshawn Davis. The undefeated lightweights who turned professional following stellar amateur careers go head-to-head this weekend at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York. With Keyshawn Davis, a massive favorite, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has described the world title fight as having the makings of a classic.
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BOXING: WBO Lightweight Championship
Where to Watch: ESPN / SkySports
Venue: Madison Square Garden Theater, New York
Date: 15.02.2025 06:00
Denys Berinchyk
The Ukranian lightweight fulfilled his potential when he earned a split decision victory over Emanuel Navarrete last May to bag the vacant WBO lightweight crown. The victory was his 19th straight professional victory for the 36-year-old who trained as an amateur with IBF lightweight kings Vasiliy Lomachenko and two-weight undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk. As an amateur, Denys Berinchyk competed at the Olympic Games, World Championships, and World University Championships. He won silver at the 2012 London Games in the light welterweight class. Turning professional in 2015, Berinchyk has swatted aside all opposition, including a unanimous decision over Anthony Yigit in August 2023 and the decision over Navarrete.
I'm not going to make any big statements or shower my opponent with compliments. I'll just say one thing: Don't relax, dude! It won't be an easy fight for you!
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5’7”
- Reach: N/A
- Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
- Record: 19-0
Keyshawn Davis
The young Keyshawn Davis has only been a pro for four years. But in that time, he won 13 victories, including a majority decision over Nahir Albright that was overturned to a no contest after Davis tested positive for marijuana. Seen as one of the greatest amateur boxers in recent years, Davis won silver medals at the 2019 Pan American Games, the 2019 World Championships, and the 2022 Summer Olympics. The 25-year-old star competed three times last year, beating Jose Pedraza by TKO, Miguel Madueno by unanimous decision, and Gustavo Daniel Lemos by second-round KO. Keyshawn Davis is the No. 1 WBO lightweight contender.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 25
- Height: 5’9”
- Reach: 70”
- Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
- Record: 13-1 (NC)
Keyshawn Davis has everything it takes to be a modern-day great, but he must first defeat an unbeaten, determined Ukrainian champion in Denys Berinchyk. This has all the makings of a lightweight classic in New York City.
Betting Odds
Denys Berinchyk is a 5.25 underdog on Bet365 which lists a knockout victory for Keyshawn Davis at 2.87 odds. No to the fight going the distance is priced at 2.625 on 1xbet which has a decision victory for the champion at 7.5. Betway has Davis by decision at 1.81 odds and a win for Berinchyk at 4.50 odds. Read more here.
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