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00:00I say I'm knocking anybody out that come in here, I don't care.
00:04Whether it's to the body, whether it's to the head, you're getting knocked out, son.
00:11Real talk, I'm about to be the face of the boxing, of this boxing stuff.
00:16Let's talk about this right here.
00:18Right hooker, that left foot, who's the most striking legend, makes first on the back.
00:24I don't even got too much to say, the fight doesn't set it all.
00:27I don't got too much to say.
00:31Just know, it's a different conversation.
00:36Why does it sound personal between you two?
00:40Come on.
00:42I've been doing this a long time, kid.
00:44Let's go.
00:46Africa.
00:47Keyshawn Davis didn't hold back when he went off on Devin Haney during an Instagram Live.
00:52Davis unleashed a wave of sharp words and criticism, making it clear that there's no love lost between the two fighters.
00:58Talk about that.
01:03Talk about that.
01:04I got some more.
01:06Keep pulling out.
01:08Punch so hard.
01:09I punch hard, bro.
01:11I punch hard.
01:13I punch hard.
01:15I spit when I punch.
01:17Stop playing.
01:19Stop playing, son.
01:22Damn.
01:22Yo, I got so much, I gotta hang up.
01:25Just got to the crib.
01:27Stop playing, bro.
01:30Punch too hard.
01:31In his first fight of the year, Davis delivered a stunning late-round stoppage victory over veteran contender Jermaine Ortiz at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
01:40He made good on his promise of getting a knockout win in his debut at 140 to cement his status as a top player in the division.
01:49And I'm going to turn it over to Keyshawn.
01:52Well, first things first, all glory to God.
01:55Jesus Christ forgave me this win.
01:58It's been a long time coming, man.
02:00You know, from my last fight all the way to tonight, man.
02:06It was a lot of twists and turns and up and downs and nights where I just didn't really, didn't even want to do this anymore.
02:15And y'all don't even, y'all don't know that half of, like, how I even got here tonight.
02:22Davis shared that he had always wanted a matchup like this against a tough, challenging opponent, calling it an interesting and exciting fight.
02:29I always dreamed to get, like, a 12-round knockout, like, 12-round.
02:32Like, that was always my dream.
02:34So, like, to do it, you know, opponent like Jermaine Ortiz on my return in front of 20,000 fans, that's God, bro.
02:44That's God.
02:45I feel like he's turned my whole career around.
02:49And now I just continue to just keep trusting in him, you know, that he's going to do even bigger things for me.
02:56And I'm here, man.
02:57I'm back.
02:58And I'm better.
02:58Just like I promised y'all.
03:01Also, I promised y'all a knockout when I got y'all that.
03:04And also, I want y'all to give me more credit.
03:07My last three opponents never been stopped before.
03:10Never been dropped before.
03:12Lemos, Baranchik, now Jermaine.
03:15And I moved up and wait and stopped him.
03:17So it's like, bro, I'm real, bro.
03:21I'm for real.
03:22And put anybody in there in front of me, I'm going to say the same thing.
03:25I'm going to stop them.
03:27Put your money on it.
03:29After the fight, Davis didn't just celebrate his win.
03:31He immediately turned his attention to the next big opportunity.
03:35Davis made it clear that if he faces Devin Haney, the fight will end in a knockout.
03:39My question to you is, you called out Devin Haney.
03:43You talked the other day.
03:44And I told you what Mickey Bay said about Devin Haney and you fight.
03:47I talked with somebody that you might know from when you were younger, Coach Sean from
03:53Norfolk, Virginia.
03:54He told me, you know, when it come to fighting, Keyshawn Davis is just a mean little dude.
04:01Like, you can come, you want to box it, he loved to fight.
04:05Now, I asked you this about Mickey when it came to Devin Haney.
04:09Now that you're taking care of business, how does you and Devin Haney end?
04:14How does that fight go?
04:18Knockout.
04:20Say less.
04:21Davis has made it clear in recent interviews that he doesn't intend to stay long at super
04:26lightweight and views the welterweight division, where Haney currently reigns as WBO champion,
04:31as his next major destination.
04:33After I beat Jermaine Ortiz, God willing, I'm going to go to 147 and I'm going to become
04:39a 147 champion.
04:41And then I'm going to defend it against somebody at 147.
04:46Devin Haney?
04:47Who at 147?
04:48Is it Devin Haney?
04:50Because that's a powerful pound, brother, right now.
04:52And we asked you, who's the fight that's going to put you on that powerful pound list?
04:56Devin Haney's at 147, right?
04:59And he got a belt.
05:00Now he is, yeah.
05:00And you say you want to win 147?
05:02I mean, what are we doing?
05:03What are we talking about?
05:04Names.
05:05We talking about, you be talking about January 31st?
05:08I'm going to look great, God willing.
05:10And in the future, we going big.
05:12Keyshawn Davis has made it clear he's ready to face anyone, aiming straight for the top
05:17of the sport.
05:18He's a superstar.
05:19You know, you asking that question, I felt like that's what it was.
05:22But go ahead.
05:23Yeah, like at the end of the day, I'm ready to fight anybody.
05:26So I'm going for the stars.
05:27And I know Devin Haney is the same fighter from when he was at 35.
05:31He's the same fighter.
05:32When he was at 40, now he's at 40.
05:34So he ain't nothing changed.
05:35But his weight, you know what I'm saying?
05:36I will knock Devin Haney out.
05:38Guaranteed.
05:39You know, I just feel like, shout out to Devin.
05:41No, you're doing your thing.
05:43Like, I have no problem against you, bro.
05:44But we talking business right now.
05:46I will knock Devin out for sure.
05:48For sure.
05:49For sure.
05:49You don't think he's hitting a little harder at 47 than he was at 35 and 40 growing into
05:53that weight?
05:55That's a no.
05:56It looked like it.
05:57It looked like it.
05:59It looked like it.
06:00To us, Keyshawn.
06:01To me?
06:03Let's see how hard I hit January 31st.
06:05When asked if he considers himself a big enough star for Devin Haney to want the fight, Keyshawn
06:09Davis confidently replied that he can sell the fight anywhere in the world.
06:14He emphasized that his talent, fan appeal, and recent performances make him a marketable
06:18and exciting opponent for any top-level fighter.
06:21You think you're already a bright enough star that he'd be willing to take?
06:26Because, you know, as a businessman, risk-reward, you think you bring enough to the table that
06:30he'd want to take the fight?
06:31He would take the fight?
06:32Hopefully, bro.
06:33I hope he would take the fight.
06:35In terms of answering your question, a bright enough star, he's already entertaining me
06:38on Twitter and social media and stuff like that.
06:41So, I guess he sees some money potential in this fight right here.
06:47But what I would like to do is I would like to become champion because that just speaks
06:52for itself.
06:53Once I come to the champion with the table, you can't play with me.
06:57You know what I'm saying?
06:57Like, everybody know me.
06:58People know me.
06:59I can go to the UK and sell.
07:01Like, I can go anywhere and sell.
07:02Like, my first main event, I sold 10,000 tickets.
07:06I sell.
07:07Period.
07:07You know what I'm saying?
07:08That's why he's entertaining me, because I am a star.
07:10But when I come with that world title, whether I beat Dalton Smith or I go move up a weight
07:16and beat Lewis Crocker, once I come with them world titles, it's just a different story.
07:21Keyshawn said Devin Haney has been heavily promoted by himself and his team, building hype beyond
07:26his actual in-ring accomplishments.
07:28Do you believe maybe the entire boxing public was making Devin into something a lot bigger
07:37than he is?
07:39I mean, Devin was doing that.
07:41Devin and his father, they was promoting Devin well.
07:46In terms of, you know, building his fights, who he was going to fight next to keep his name
07:51rolling, making things look like stuff that it isn't, and just saying things that's extraordinary.
07:57They were doing a great job promoting Devin, you know, and he was fighting and he was winning.
08:02So, they was doing everything they could to make him out into the fighter he is today.
08:07And hats off to that, too.
08:08You know, us as fighters nowadays, we gotta promote our own selves.
08:11So, they was doing what they were supposed to do, you know.
08:14Devin Haney has responded to Keyshawn Davis' fiery call-out and made it clear he isn't backing
08:19away from the challenge.
08:21After Davis claimed he was ready to move up to 147 pounds to face him, Haney replied publicly,
08:27saying Davis is on the list and that they can get it on, showing he's open to making the
08:31fight happen.
08:32Haney's response reflects the confidence of a champion who has already proven himself at the
08:37highest level.
08:38He has also been seen sharpening his skills in camp with elite trainers and respected
08:43boxing minds, including figures like Freddie Roach, as he continues preparing for the toughest
08:47competition available.
08:49With both fighters talking boldly, the matchup is quickly becoming one of boxing's most talked
08:54about potential showdowns.
09:07Davis fired back confidently after Devin Haney acknowledged his call-out, insisting that if
09:14they ever stepped into the ring, he would knock Haney out.
09:17Davis doubled down on his belief that he's ready for elite competition, and repeatedly
09:21stated in interviews that he feels Haney doesn't have the power or defense to stop him, and that
09:27he'd finish the fight inside the distance.
09:29Davis has publicly declared that he sees himself stopping top fighters, and repeatedly mentions
09:34knockout victories as his goal against any opponent, including Haney.
09:38But fighting with Devin might not be as easy for Keyshawn as he thinks.
10:08Tank Davis praised Devin Haney for being an exceptional fighter at just 17, highlighting
10:14his early talent and skill in the sport.
10:16However, Davis expressed concerns that Haney's current lifestyle, particularly his partying
10:21habits, has caused him to slow down and affected his focus in the ring.
10:25According to Davis, these distractions have likely impacted Haney's overall performance,
10:29suggesting that while Haney's talent remains undeniable, maintaining discipline and prioritizing
10:34training is critical for sustained success.
10:37Davis' remarks reflect both respect for Haney's abilities and a belief that lifestyle choices
10:42can influence a fighter's prime and long-term career trajectory.
10:45That video of you and Devin Haney sparring, people were going crazy over it.
10:49He was just a teen when that happened.
10:50How do you feel like his boxing skills have improved since?
10:53In the lead-up to his fight against Jermaine Ortiz, Keyshawn Davis spoke about how training alongside
11:15Shakur Stevenson, one of the most skilled defensive boxers in the sport, positively influenced his
11:21preparation. Davis said that working with Stevenson, along with elite fighters like Terrence Crawford
11:26in camp, helped elevate his skills in areas such as ring IQ, timing, and defensive awareness.
11:32Although Stevenson wasn't directly in his Ortiz fight camp, Davis credited the time he spent sparring
11:37and trading ideas with Stevenson in past training environments for sharpening his overall game
11:42and preparing him to face high-level competition. Davis openly acknowledged that sparring with a
11:48boxer of Stevenson's caliber pushed him to raise his standards, giving him experience dealing with
11:52quick footwork, precision punching, and tactical adjustments, all of which contributed to his strong
11:57performance and 12th round stoppage win.
12:00I feel like a full camp, maybe I haven't seen for a little while. How was that?
12:04It was amazing, bro. Nothing but family in there. You know, training alongside fighters like
12:10Zay Quinn, Raymond Forward, Kelvin Davis, Keyon Davis. It was amazing, bro. And the rest of our
12:17families together. It's really our first time actually really being together like this, like as far as both
12:22our families come together. So it was definitely different, but it was amazing.
12:24How is that like beneficial, right? Like having familiar faces, like good work, you know, from
12:31from Zay Quinn to Keyshawn. I'm sorry, from Zay Quinn to Shakur, you know, like I'm sure you're in the ring
12:37sparring with these guys. What's that like maybe mentally kind of going into this fight as opposed to
12:42maybe not having that kind of same camp situation in other camps?
12:46Well, for me, I'm a professional when it comes to me actually fighting in the ring. I'm gonna always
12:51make sure I do what I need to do to prepare to go into a fight. So like, um, just as far as like
12:56the energy, you know what I'm saying, transferring from camp over to fight week, that part been
13:01amazing. You know what I'm saying? But as far as we are getting prepared for a fight, nothing really
13:06changed. In a recent interview with Max Kellerman, Keyshawn Davis was asked whether he would fight
13:11Shakur Stevenson now that both are in the 140 pounds vicinity. His answer has been consistently no,
13:17he doesn't see that fight happening. Multiple recent statements from Davis make it clear that,
13:22despite the obvious matchup on paper, he doesn't want to fight Stevenson under normal competitive
13:27circumstances. Davis has repeatedly pushed back against the question, saying that he and Shakur
13:32have already agreed they won't fight each other, and expressing frustration at how often he's asked
13:37about it. He's made it clear that the idea of them trading punches in the ring is something he
13:42doesn't envision. Not now, and possibly not ever. It's going to be undeniable. But the question about
13:49the big fight is a real one. Like, if you look at what you're now at 140 pounds, right? Shakur
13:55Stevenson, who you two are never going to fight. By the way, once upon a time, Kenny Norton and Joe
14:00Frazier had the same trainer, and they said they would never fight. But man, if it ever made sense,
14:06if they were the two guys left standing, they'd have had to. The Klitschkos never fought. They were
14:11brothers, right? Even when they ran the division. But if Shakur beats Tao, and he is favored to do so,
14:17he's the 140-pound champ. And if he stays there for a minute, and that's your division,
14:23when the dust settles, if you two are the best dudes, what are you going to do?
14:26Right.
14:28I mean, I'm going to tell you like this, Max. Look, I'm 26 years old. I see the boxing landscape.
14:34I understand Shakur will be 140 champ, and that's my division. I feel like boxing is my division.
14:39I feel like I can really do whatever I want to do, and I know what I want to do after I beat
14:44Jermaine. I want to go to 147 and get a 147 title. Oh, okay.
14:48Keyshawn Davis emphasized his plan to move up to 147 pounds and capture a world title,
14:54marking it as the next major step in his career. After his recent fight at 140 pounds against Jermaine
15:00Ortiz, he expressed confidence in his ability to compete with larger opponents, noting that his
15:05skill set, work ethic, and strategy will allow him to succeed across multiple weight classes.
15:10Davis framed this progression as a natural evolution, building on lessons learned from
15:15earlier challenges, including missed weight and time away from the ring. Toward the end of the
15:19interview, he reflected on his broader ambitions, asserting that his talent, charisma, and determination
15:25positioned him to become one of boxing's leading figures. Despite aiming for prominence,
15:30he stressed the importance of staying grounded, disciplined, and prayerful, highlighting that
15:35personal growth and spiritual focus are as crucial to his journey as athletic achievement.
15:40His mindset combines confidence with humility, signaling a focused, resilient path forward.
15:45Let's say he loses a competitive fight. I think that would be the most common answer is
15:50Shakur outpoints him in a very competitive fight. What then? What then for you entail?
15:55For the business man, huh? All right. All right, cool. Since you worded it like that.
16:01I don't, because I won't go say that. Oh, I don't know. Honestly, I don't know what the future
16:07holds. I just know what I want to do, and I want to go to 147 and become a champion, because
16:11I just feel like them guys just can't beat me from 140 to 147, and I just feel like, you
16:16know, I'm going to surprise the boxing world. I'm small. I'm small. I just go to 140, and I'm
16:22going to be fighting guys naturally bigger than me, and I'm going to be stopping them.
16:25I'm going to be knocking them out of the way. And that's going to be very entertaining.
16:27I remember when Floyd Mayweather told me when he was still 130 pounds that he wanted to fight
16:32Felix Trinidad. And at the time, that fight never happened.
16:36Some fans are speculating that Keyshawn Davis might be avoiding a fight with Devin Haney,
16:40and is primarily creating hype rather than committing to the matchup. In interviews,
16:45Davis has addressed these questions directly, saying that,
16:47This fight has to make sense, emphasizing that any major fight in his career needs to align with
16:53his long-term goals and timing. Critics interpret this as a way to build interest and maintain
16:58leverage without taking unnecessary risks, suggesting that Davis is carefully controlling
17:03the narrative to maximize his opportunities. However, supporters note that Davis' comments
17:08reflect a strategic mindset rather than avoidance. By insisting that fights make sense,
17:13he shows awareness of career trajectory, negotiation dynamics, and the importance of
17:18preparation. His focus on discipline, growth, and professionalism indicates that he is serious
17:24about competing at the highest level when the circumstances are right.
17:27My opinion on the whole situation that's currently going on between Devin Haney
17:31and Keyshawn Davis. And when really looking at and assessing this situation,
17:36I'm just trying to figure out at the end of the day if Keyshawn Davis
17:39really wants the biggest fight in the biggest fights in the sport of boxing, or does he just
17:44want the biggest headlines? You know, after stopping Jermaine Ortiz Saturday night,
17:50Keyshawn Davis immediately calls out Devin Haney in the ring. And I'm not going to lie to y'all,
17:54that's a real fight for the sport. A true chess match with Keyshawn Davis' elite timing,
18:00sharp and accurate punch and understanding of range, and solid defense being tested against
18:05Devin the Dream Haney, elite jab, quick feet, fast hands, championship pedigree, and, you know,
18:13his high level ring IQ. But then, hours later, he's on Shannon Sharpe and Ocho Cinco's platform,
18:21Nightcap. And now, within a few hours, he's saying that this fight has to make sense.
18:27Shifting the conversation over to Lewis Crocker and talks with Eddie Hearn. And in my eyes,
18:32this is where the questions start. This isn't something that's even new, even. You know,
18:37when we look at Keyshawn Davis' past, he said he was going to fight Edwin De Los Santos and
18:41Abdullah Mason just to miss weight, not stay in the division at 135, and end up fighting neither,
18:48while Abdullah Mason goes on to beat Sam Notes to take the title that was stripped from Keyshawn
18:52Davis. At some point, that stops feeling random and starts to feel like a pattern. Big call-outs,
18:59big buzz, big buzz, then a pivot. And whether intentional or not, it makes me question how much
19:05Keyshawn truly wants these big fights. Because in boxing, at least from the fans' point of view,
19:11trust is built on consistency and, just as importantly, follow-through. So,
19:16is Keyshawn Davis really wanting of the big fights, or is he merely a clout chaser?
19:24Can Keyshawn Davis actually knock out Devin Haney if they step in the ring?
19:28Drop your predictions in the comments.
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