Keyshawn Davis continues to dominate headlines for all the wrong reasons following a major mishap last Friday. The Norfolk native was set to defend his WBO lightweight title for the first time against Edwin De Los Santos . However, the highly anticipated bout was scrapped before the fighters even stepped into the ring.
‘The Businessman’ tipped the scales at 139.3 pounds—4.3 pounds over the 135-pound limit—automatically disqualifying himself from retaining the title. While negotiations were attempted to salvage the bout by modifying the weight terms and increasing De Los Santos’ purse, both camps ultimately failed to reach an agreement. And?
As a result, the fight was pulled from the main card, and Keyshawn Davis was stripped of his WBO belt. Now, three-division undisputed champion