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Keyshawn Davis Stripped of Title After Weight Controversy

6/8/2025

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Keyshawn Davis' title defense against Edwin De Los Santos has been abruptly canceled after he weighed in at 139.3 pounds, exceeding the limit by 4.3 pounds. Stripped of his WBO lightweight title, Davis faced harsh criticism from promoter Bob Arum for not making a genuine effort to meet the weight. Abdullah Mason will now take center stage in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Keyshawn Davis' title defense against Edwin De Los Santos has been abruptly canceled after he weighed in at 139.3 pounds, exceeding the limit by 4.3 pounds. Stripped of his WBO lightweight title, Davis faced harsh criticism from promoter Bob Arum for not making a genuine effort to meet the weight. Abdullah Mason will now take center stage in Norfolk, Virginia.