Keyshawn Davis Challenges Conor Benn
Boxer Keyshawn Davis issued a challenge to Conor Benn, vowing a stoppage if they fight in London. The callout adds to the growing list of potential high-profile boxing matchups as fighters seek marquee opponents.
- Keyshawn Davis is an undefeated professional with a record of 14 wins and no losses, with 10 of those victories coming by way of knockout. He is also a 2020 Olympic silver medalist, representing the United States. - Davis recently moved up in weight to the super lightweight division for his January 2026 fight, where he defeated Jamaine Ortiz by a 12th-round technical knockout. He previously held the WBO lightweight world title in 2025. - Conor Benn holds a professional record of 24 wins and 1 loss. His sole defeat was against Chris Eubank Jr. in April 2025, which he later avenged in a rematch via unanimous decision in November 2025. - A potential fight would involve a significant weight difference, as Davis's most recent fight was at the super lightweight limit of 140 pounds, while Benn has recently competed at middleweight and has his next fight at a 150-pound catchweight. - The challenge from Davis comes with a history of animosity; in a February 2024 interview, Davis referred to Benn as a "cheater," alluding to Benn's past provisional suspension related to a positive drug test. - An immediate matchup is unlikely, as Benn is already scheduled to fight former world champion Regis Prograis on April 11th in London. - Benn's upcoming fight against Prograis is part of a new, high-profile, one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, the promotional company founded by UFC president Dana White. The bout will serve as the co-main event for Tyson Fury's return to the ring.
