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Brian Norman returns May 16 to co-headline Davis-Albright card on DAZN
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Brian Norman returns May 16 to co-headline Davis-Albright card on DAZN
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Top Rank has determined the supporting cast for its May 16 premiere on DAZN.
In the main event, Keyshawn Davis (14-0, 10 KOs) aims to settle his feud with Nahir Albright (17-2-1, 7 KOs) in a junior welterweight rematch and homecoming at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. The Ring reported the development earlier this month.
In the chief support slot, former WBO welterweight titleholder Brian Norman Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs) will return for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Devin Haney in November to take on Josh Wagner (19-2, 10 KOs), it was announced on Wednesday. Norman will be making his debut with new coach Ronnie Shields in the 10-round fight.
Davis will be accompanied by his brothers on the card, as welterweights Kelvin Davis (15-1, 8 KOs) and Keon Davis (4-0, 3 KOs) will also be featured in undercard slots across the bill.
“Norfolk – I’m coming home with a purpose,” Keyshawn said. “Since my last fight, I’ve grown sharper, stronger, and more focused than ever. On May 16, you’re going to see the best version of Keyshawn Davis. The Businessman is ready to handle business in front of my people. It means everything to be kicking off this new era for Top Rank on DAZN. I’m honored to lead the charge and show the world what this next chapter looks like.”
The Davis family is hoping the May 16 show ends up much better than the last time the trio was supposed to fight on the same card.
In June, Keyshawn blew weight by 4.3 pounds, was stripped of his WBO lightweight belt and had his scheduled fight against Edwin De Los Santos canceled. The following night, after Albright beat Kelvin by majority decision, Keyshawn and company incited a backstage brawl with Albright.
Keyshawn and Albright fought in a sanctioned contest in October 2023, a bout originally scored a 10-round majority decision win for Davis and later ruled a No Decision when Davis tested positive for marijuana.
“All my life I have been an overcomer,” Albright said in a statement. “Starting from when I was a kid, I fought my way to this position, tough fight after tough fight. And I’m still standing tall. This fight is another obstacle to jump over. I’m ready and grateful.”
Keyshawn made his 140-pound debut in January and stopped Jamaine Ortiz in the 12th round, while Albright fought to a 10-round unanimous draw against Frank Martin in February.
“Keyshawn and Nahir left a lot of unfinished business in their 2023 fight, and everything that’s happened since has only intensified the stakes for this rematch,” Top Rank president Todd duBoef said in a statement. “Norfolk fans know exactly what this fight means for Keyshawn as he strives to re-establish himself as one of boxing’s elite stars.
“Brian Norman Jr., who many considered the best fighter in his division before losing his crown, returns in the co-feature looking to re-establish himself as a dominant welterweight with explosive knockout power and charisma. This inaugural doubleheader is the perfect launch of our new partnership with DAZN.”
Manouk Akopyan is The Ring’s lead writer. Follow him on X and Instagram: @ManoukAkopyan.
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