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Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II: Super Lightweight Rematch Set for May 16
5/16/2026, 4:32:35 AM
Rematch Set for May 16 at Scope Arena
Keyshawn Davis (14-0, 10 KOs) will meet Nahir Albright (17-2-1, 7 KOs) in a 12-round super-lightweight bout on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. The fight is the main card on DAZN, streaming at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Background, Context, and Fighter Profiles
Their first encounter in October 2023 ended with Davis winning a majority decision that was later changed to a no-contest after a positive marijuana test. Albright beat Davis’s brother Kelvin, sparking a locker-room altercation. Davis, a WBO lightweight champion and Olympic silver medalist, is 14-0. Albright, a 17-2-1 fighter, recently drew with Frank Martin and says he has improved his strength, speed and ring IQ.
Data & Statistics
Davis is 14-0 (10 KOs) and a former WBO lightweight champion. Albright is 17-2-1 (7 KOs). The super-lightweight limit is 140 lb. Davis first weighed 140.1 lb, then 140.0 lb; Brian Norman Jr. first weighed 148.2 lb, then 147.8 lb to meet the 148-lb limit.
Weigh-In Drama and Resolution
Both Davis and Norman Jr. missed weight on first attempts but made the limits on a second try within the hour. Ron Goodall of Fight Hype suggested the scale may have been inaccurate, though officials cleared the fighters.
Official Statements & Promotion
Top Rank markets the bout as “Unfinished Business.” Davis said the fight materialized because Albright “did a great job against Frank Martin” and his team “kept calling my people.” Albright urged Davis to “be professional bro” after the weigh-in.
Criticism, Opposition, and Conflicting Reports
Davis dismissed the “Unfinished Business” label, calling the contest “just the boxing game” and saying it is not personal. Ron Goodall’s claim that the scale may have been off fuels skepticism. Fans chanted “Go make weight” at the weigh-in, reflecting pressure after Davis’s earlier missed-weight incident. Sources differ on the initial weight, reporting 140.1 lb while questioning scale accuracy.
Verbatim Quotes
“I mean, that night I would say was definitely unfortunate. I just did my thing. I did my thing that night and he came to my room and I ain’t get a chance to really enjoy the night that I worked so hard for. So, it feels good to be able to get that back in the ring.” — Nahir Albright, Fighter
“I’ve improved a lot. I got stronger, faster, my IQ improved, everything. It’s going to show Saturday night.” — Nahir Albright, Fighter
“It’s 2026, so that really doesn’t even really matter. I got a win over him and they decided to take it back. So, again, I’m going to knock him out in 2026.” — Keyshawn Davis, Fighter
“Nah, I feel like this is just the boxing game. We’re here to sign contracts and fight and that’s exactly what we did. It’s not personal, it’s not unfinished business. I’m going to knock [Albright] out.” — Keyshawn Davis, Fighter
What’s Next
The rematch will be contested on May 16; the winner will likely pursue a world-title shot, while the undercard fighters aim to boost their rankings.
