The highly anticipated Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos clash has now etched its place in boxing history. Held Friday night at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, the event may not have showcased the biggest stars in the sport, but it certainly delivered thrilling performances that more than made up for it. Here’s an in-depth recap of the night, including the results.
In the headline bout, Davis overwhelmed Lemos, finishing the fight in just two rounds for a commanding win. Although 'El Electrico' came out aggressively, throwing heavy punches, Davis effortlessly evaded and countered with precision. After dropping Lemos with a counter left hook in the second round, 'The Businessman' followed up with another powerful left hook, sending his opponent to the canvas once more.
Lemos briefly recovered, but the American sensed weakness, unleashing a flurry that culminated in a brutal uppercut, sending 'El Electrico' crashing to the mat. The referee stepped in at 1:08 of Round 2, ending the fight in Davis' favor.
In the co-main event, Troy Isley extended his unbeaten streak to 14 with a dominant unanimous decision over Tyler Howard in their middleweight bout. 'Transformer' controlled the pace from start to finish, using pinpoint jabs and powerful combinations to keep Howard at bay.
Though 'Hercules' attempted to rally in the later rounds, his shots were sporadic and largely ineffective against Isley’s sharper, faster punches. Isley’s jab proved unstoppable, consistently disrupting Howard's rhythm and securing a clear victory on the judges' scorecards.
In the featured bout, Abdullah Mason overcame an early scare to secure a knockout victory over Yohan Vasquez in the second round of their lightweight clash. The undefeated youngster was knocked down twice in the first round but displayed resilience, bouncing back with a counter uppercut that floored Vasquez.
In the second round, Mason took control, targeting Vasquez’s body and landing a crushing shot to the solar plexus, ending the fight at 1:59.
Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos: Ra'eese Aleem, Austin Deanda, and others emerge victorious
Keyshawn Davis def. Gustavo Lemos by TKO at 1:08 in round two; lightweight
Troy Isley def. Tyler Howard by unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 98-92); middleweight
Abdullah Mason def. Yohan Vasquez by KO at 1:59 round two; lightweight
Ra'eese Aleem def. Derlyn Hernandez-Gerarldo by unanimous decision (100-89, 100-89, 100-89); featherweight
Kelvin Davis def. Yeis Solano by unanimous decision (80-71, 79-72-79-72); welterweight
Austin DeAnda def. DeAundre Pettus by unanimous decision (78-74, 77-75, 77-75); middleweight
Robert Meriwether III def. Eric Howard by unanimous decision (60-54, 59-55, 59-55); super featherweight
Keon Davis def. Jalen Moore by unanimous decision (40,36, 40-36, 40-36); super welterweight