KEYSHAWN Davis continues his ascent towards world titles with a 10-round assignment against Miguel Madueรฑo in Newark tonight. Sharing a card with Shakur Stevenson is all part of the big fight appeal for a young man closing in on the heavy hitters of 135 and surrounding areas.
โItโs always special sharing a card with my brother Shakur. Weโve been doing this since we were kids. Weโve been talking about this since we were amateurs. Brick City loves me. Itโs my third time coming here, so I expect the fans to embrace me again as I make that ring entrance,โ said Davis.
Tension has been rising between Keyshawn and Teofimo Lopez lately. Lopez (see above, defeating Claggett) successfully defended his WBO super-lightweight title with a points win over Steve Claggett in Florida and badly needs an opponent who can motivate him.ย
In an ongoing beef that has escalated from whispered discussions on media stages to full-on yelling sessions at ringside, the Top Rank pair seem a natural fighting fit for the future.
โI just need to do the same thing Iโve been doing. I just need to go out there, have fun and perform,โ explained Keyshawn, who is only focused on tonightโs opponent right now.
โHe [Madueรฑo] has a style that Iโve seen so many times, especially in the amateurs. When you travel overseas, you fight a lot of guys like that. Now that we are going 10 rounds, I can take my time and dissect this kid. Iโm going to go in there and have fun and do what I do.โ
All of these next-fight projections will disappear if Davis does not first deal with 25-year-old Sinaloa native Miguel Madueรฑo, who has 28 KOs from 31 wins (against two defeats) and enters with the appropriate nickname โExplosivoโ.
โThis is a good opportunity,โ saidย Madueรฑo. โItโs an opportunity to show what we are made of. Weโve had some setbacks. But weโre ready to get back on track. And what better than facing a name like Keyshawn.โ
Madueรฑo lost to Steve Claggett two fights ago, which probably shows his level.
โIโm going to walk away with my hand raised. Weโll be looking for the knockout. He [Davis] is a great fighter. Weโve been watching and analyzing him. Heโs spectacular. But on July 6, weโll walk away victorious,โ countered the underdog.