Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis (7-0, 5 KOs) passed the toughest test of his career by soundly defeating three-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (35-7-3, 21 KOs) via eight-round unanimous decision. Davis controlled the fight from beginning to end with his speed, power and superior skills. Scores: 80-72 3x.
Burgos, who turned professional back in 2004, has been in the ring with some of the best and has never been stopped. He lost decisions to Devin Haney, Mikey Garcia and Hozumi Hasegawa.
Davis was hoping to become the first boxer to stop Burgos inside the distance - but the Mexican veteran was able to absorb the punishment and continue fighting, round after round.
The unbeaten prospect, who hopes to fight for a world title sooner than later, was satisfied with his performance.
Davis said, “I felt great, man. He’s definitely a tough veteran. I was definitely trying to stop him in there. I had him hurt a lot of times, but he’s a veteran and knows how to survive. That’s what he did tonight.
“I would give myself an A, but I ain’t stop him. So, I give myself a B+. I felt like I was conditioned throughout each and every round. There were rounds where I was picking it up and some rounds where I was slowing it down just to catch him with a big shot. I give myself a B+ tonight.”
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