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Forbes
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Keyshawn Davis Vs. Edwin De Los Santos Full Card, Date, Time, How To Watch
Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos WBO lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis has gold around his waist, but he still has something to prove. The Norfolk native will be in his hometown for his first title defense against the dangerous Edwin De Los Santos on Saturday. Here's the info on the card and how you can watch the event. The card headlined by Davis happens on Saturday, June 8, 2025, at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. The undercard is scheduled to begin at 5:10 p.m. ET and will stream live on ESPN Plus. The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN Plus. In the main event, Davis defends his WBO lightweight title against De Los Santos in a clash between two dangerous punchers. For Davis, this marks his first title defense after claiming the vacant strap earlier this year with a commanding knockout win over Denys Berinchyk. De Los Santos is stepping back into the spotlight following a tough but valuable loss to Shakur Stevenson. His style and tremendous speed can create chaos. If he finds a rhythm early or lands something meaningful, we'll learn a lot about Davis' mettle as a champion. This fight could become a shootout by the middle rounds, and that's something the fans would enjoy, though it might be wiser for Davis to utilize his boxing and movement. We'll see which direction the fight goes, but it could be a sneaky good battle. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JULY 05: Abdullah Mason poses on the scale during a weigh-in ahead of their ... More Lightweight bout against Luis Lebron of Puerto Rico (not pictured) at Prudential Center on July 05, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by) The co-main event features undefeated knockout artist Mason taking on seasoned Namibian fighter Nakathila in a 10-round lightweight bout. Mason is an all-action fighter who never wastes a second in the ring not pursuing a knockout. While Mason has been mostly dominant thus far in his career, this fight represents a real step up. Nakathila has gone rounds with the likes of Stevenson and Miguel Berchelt, so if Mason can break through here, he'll force his name into the conversation for a title shot within a year. This card leans heavily into Top Rank's youth movement. Davis' brothers (Kelvin and Deric), Isley, and Johnson are all being positioned as future headliners. It's easy to see this card was constructed with the locals and hardcore Davis fans in mind. Fight Week Events Top Rank will stream the full fight week build-up across their social media platforms, including the final press conference and Friday's weigh-in. Fans can also catch exclusive content like 'The Art of Ward' and behind-the-scenes access via 'Camp Life,' which focuses on Davis's preparation. With the spotlight fully on Norfolk, this is a major coming-out moment for the rising star. I'll be scoring the main and co-main event live, so be on the lookout for my results article that covers the televised portions of the event.
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Frank Warren talks Anthony Cacace to face Shakur Stevenson
Promoter Frank Warren has hinted that he may pursue a fight between Anthony Cacace and Shakur Stevenson. The veteran head of Queensberry Promotions said that he would make the fight between Cacace, who defeated Leigh Wood in Nottingham last week, and Stevenson 'in a heartbeat'. Warren said: '[Cacace] would frighten the life out of him, I tell you.' The key to the Belfast fighter's recent successful run, said Warren, is that Cacace had chosen to knuckle down and work hard, rather than relying on his raw talent. Warren continued: 'Look at what he's done. He's met three former world champions and beaten them in style. He's a fabulous fighter. That was a sterling performance on Saturday in going into Leigh Wood's backyard.' He went on: 'It was a brilliant performance and he boxed so well. He should be proud of himself, because we certainly are at Queensberry.' Warren said that Cacace, 24-1 (9), would give Stevenson, 23-0 (11), 'a lot of problems', and that he thought the Belfast fighter would come through it. So confident in Cacace's abilities was Warren that he said he did not care whether a potential fight was held in the UK or US. Any fight between Cacace and Stevenson will have to remain on the backburner for now, however. The US-born fighter is currently scheduled to meet William Zepeda, 33-0 (27), at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York, on 12 July. That event, which will feature a bout between Edgar Berlanga, 23-1 (18), and the UK-born Hamzah Sheeraz, 21-0-1 (17), will be shown live on DAZN. Stevenson last fought in February in Riyadh when he stopped Josh Padley in nine rounds. That followed a July match against Artem Harutyunyan in Newark, a match the US fighter won by unanimous decision. Warren was making his remarks at Portman Road football stadium, which will host the match between Fabio Wardley and Justis Huni on Saturday night in another event to be shown on DAZN. Warren said of Wardley: 'We believe in him. We believe in his ability. And he's a great ambassador for British boxing. He speaks very well, and he's very articulate. He's a good guy, and he comes across as a good guy. And, more importantly, he can fight.'
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Venue set for Berlanga-Sheeraz and Stevenson-Zepeda card
Edgar Berlanga will meet Hamzah Sheeraz in New York this July in a co-main event at the Louis Armstrong Stadium alongside a match between Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda. Sheeraz, 21-0-1 (17), will make his super middleweight debut on 12 July against Edgar Berlanga, 23-1 (18), whilst Shakur Stevenson, 23-0 (11), will defend his WBC lightweight title against interim champion William Zepeda, 33-0 (27). All of the action from the event will be live on DAZN. It will be the first time boxing has been staged at the 14,000-seat venue, which is mostly used for tennis. Aside from the co-headliners, other fights on the card have been confirmed, with another world title bout scheduled. Alberto Puello, 24-0 (10) will look to defend his WBC junior lightweight title against Subriel Matias, 22-2 (22), a former world champion at 140 pounds who held the IBF strap between 2023 and 2024. A light-heavyweight clash between David Morrell, 11-1 (9), and Australian-based Imam Khataev, 10-0 (9), is the fourth confirmed fight. Cuban Morrell is looking to bounce back from his first career loss at the hands of David Benavidez last time out, whilst Khataev is keen to preserve his unbeaten record and bolster his credentials for a title shot.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Edgar Berlanga claims he's only facing 'C-level fighter' Hamzah Sheeraz to secure rematch against Canelo as Louis Armstrong Stadium is announced as venue for July 12 bout
Edgar Berlanga has dismissed undefeated British fighter Hamzah Sheeraz as a mere stepping stone on his path back to a high-profile rematch with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, branding Sheeraz a 'C-level' opponent ahead of their July 12 bout. Berlanga, 27, will meet Sheeraz on a stacked card co-headlined by Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, NY. The fight will mark Sheeraz's first venture into the super middleweight division—territory Berlanga has occupied his entire professional career. While some are viewing the 21-0-1 (17 KOs) Sheeraz as one of Berlanga's most formidable opponents to date, the Brooklyn native firmly disagrees. 'I don't see it that way,' Berlanga said when asked if Sheeraz ranks among his top challenges. 'He's a C-level fighter. I'm not underestimating him, but let's be real.' Berlanga, who made headlines with a streak of 16 consecutive first-round knockouts early in his career, insists his past opposition was no walkover. 'We never picked guys off the street. These were real fighters, and I just made it look easy,' he said. Confident he can deliver another emphatic finish, Berlanga predicted a swift end to Sheeraz's night. 'He's going to be my 18th first-round knockout,' he declared. 'If he comes to fight early, he's getting stopped early. You got gifted your last win and fired your trainer. Now you think you can come here and mess with me? You'll have to kill me to win.' The July clash comes as part of Berlanga's first appearance under the promotional banner of Turki Alalshikh and The Ring Magazine. According to Alalshikh, the stakes are high—possibly determining the next challenger for Canelo Alvarez after the Mexican's blockbuster bout with Terence Crawford. 'This event will shape our next one,' Alalshikh explained. 'All eyes are on the result of Berlanga vs. Sheeraz. Canelo is watching.' He went on to add: 'This is an important night for boxing, and Berlanga wants to make a serious statement in his debut with us.' Berlanga, now 23-1 (18 KOs), is eager to rebound from his only career loss—a decision defeat to Canelo Alvarez in September 2024. With a dominant win, he hopes to reignite that rivalry and position himself once again among the super middleweight elite.
The Independent
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Sam Noakes: Will Britain's biggest prospect at lightweight make it into world title contention?
US fighters dominate the top end of the lightweight division, with all roads seemingly leading to the American pair of Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Shakur Stevenson. In comparison, British boxing is currently suffering a drought of stars at lightweight. Former world champion Joe Cordina will shortly enter the fray after moving up from super-featherweight, while Josh Padley showed potential as a late replacement to fight Stevenson in February, a credible defeat that enabled the Yorkshireman to become a full-time professional. But the UK's biggest prospect in the division remains Sam Noakes, 16-0 (14 KOs), who is earning his flowers after a strong start to his career. Nicknamed 'Midge', Noakes is in action this evening as he takes on former Czech super-welterweight champion Patrik Balaz, on the card headlined by Anthony Cacace and Leigh Wood. Even looking past both Davis and Stevenson, who are in the conversation for the best pound-for-pound fighters currently active, there are plenty of Americans with impressive records in one of boxing's glamour divisions. Keyshawn Davis is the WBO title holder at lightweight, another unbeaten American in the division. Raymond Muratalla, who fights for the IBF interim world title this Friday is another US fighter at the top end of the 135lb pool. And then there is Lamont Roach, who received plaudits for his draw with Tank back in March, highlighting the competitiveness of the American lightweight scene. Comparisons between the American and UK lightweight landscapes might be futile, with all fighters targeting world glory rather than domestic honours. Despite Noakes's exploits at home, he is yet to get his chance outside of the British Isles. That is despite Noakes having held the Commonwealth, European, WBO international, and WBC international silver titles at different points in his unbeaten career. In fact, the man they call Midge has been involved in nine straight title fights, first fighting for honours in his eighth bout. Saturday's bout will be the first in a while where Noakes is not fighting to either earn or defend a belt. Hailing from Kent, Noakes has always been active since his professional debut in 2019. However, he has been non-stop in the last year, fighting four times in 2024. He has not just been kept busy with fights, but also his sparring sessions. Noakes was brought in to work with Stevenson ahead of the American's bout with Padley in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, leaving his fellow lightweight impressed. Stevenson told Queensbury Promotions: 'Truthfully, I ain't gonna lie, he's probably one of the strongest fighters I've been in the ring at 135lb. 'He's got a lot of power, and he's real tough, too. A good fighter. I think he may knock out Denys Berinchyk [former WBO world lightweight champion], but he can't beat Keyshawn. Keyshawn is a different animal.' Holder of the WBO's international belt, Noakes is currently ranked second by the organisation. Who stands ahead of him? Americans Keyshawn Davis and Raymond Muratalla. It seems Noakes might have to travel across the pond to fulfil his dreams of becoming a world champion.
