Keyshawn Davis hints at future fight news as the unbeaten former world champion is set to move to welterweight.
It is very rare you see a fighter fight in three different weight classes consecutively, but it seems that will be the case for Keyshawn Davis (14-0, 10ko’s).
Nicknames as ‘the businessman’, Davis captured the WBO lightweight crown in 2025, defeating Denis Berinchyk (19-1, 9ko’s).
2026 has got off to a flyer for the man from Virginia.
Up at super-lightweight, Davis defeated Jamaine Ortiz (20-3-1) via 12th round KO at Madison Square Garden.
As the momentum continues to build, Keyshawn Davis believes there are world title opportunities in the near future up at welterweight.
Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Davis stated: “My next fight is definitely going to be a credible name, a name bigger than Jamaine Ortiz”.
“I’m coming back sooner than you all think”.
“I’m staying sharp, got something coming up”
“I think I’m moving up to 147 for the championship”.
The welterweight division is undoubtedly one of the sports most stacked in 2026.
Current champions are Ryan Garcia (WBC) Devin Haney (WBO) Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero (WBA) and Lewis Crocker (IBF).
Certainly the wheels have been in motion for big fights at 147lbs in recent weeks.
Both Devin Haney (33-0, 15ko’s) and Rolly Romero (17-2, 13ko’s) have engaged in verbal back and forth on X as their respective teams continue talks for a unification.
Ryan Garcia (25-2 ,18ko’s) recently captured his belt, and the potential of a Devin Haney rematch is one that fight fans are desperate for.
Flying the flag high for Northern Ireland is Lewis Crocker (22-0, 11ko’s).
He will face mandatory challenger Liam Paro in a rescheduled bout after injuring his hand in training.
Keyshawn Davis was pictured alongside Crocker’s promoter Eddie Hearn at a recent event and the two maintain a good relationship.
Davis has previously stated his willingness to fight Crocker in Belfast, and this could be a fight on the table for 2026.
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