Olympic update: Huge win for Keyshawn Davis

Source: USA Boxing

31/07/2021

Olympic update: Huge win for Keyshawn Davis

Keyshawn Davis (Norfolk, Va.) TKO2 Sofiane Oumiha (France)... Lightweight Keyshawn Davis (Norfolk, Va.) had a career-highlight win in the round of 16 against France’s Sofiane Oumiha, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist and 2017 amateur world champion.  Leading his opponent on three of the five judges’ cards after the opening round, Davis landed a powerful right overhand to leave his opponent visibly hurt, resulting in the referee giving an eight count before officially calling the bout off halfway through the count and with just over a minute remaining in the second round.  Oumiha was a familiar opponent for Davis, as they went head-to-head at the 2019 Elite Men’s World Championships, with Davis taking that decision unanimously in those championships’ quarterfinals. Davis will return to the ring on Tuesday, August 8th to face Russian Olympic Committee’s Gabil Mamedov. A victory over Mamedov will secure a medal for Davis and Team USA.