The highly anticipated fight between Keyshawn Davis and Edwin de Los Santos, set to defend Davis’s WBO World Lightweight Championship, was canceled after Davis missed weight. The bout was scheduled for 12 rounds at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, with the ringwalk expected around 9 p.m. Davis secured his WBO lightweight title by knocking out Dennis Belinczk on February 14th, while de Los Santos last competed in November 2023, losing a unanimous decision for the vacant WBC lightweight title against Shaker Stevenson.
Davis entered the fight as a heavy favorite (-650), with de Los Santos at +450 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under for rounds was set at 10.5, with the over at -200 and under at +145. Sportsline’s Josh Nagel, a veteran combat sports analyst, provided predictions and betting advice, highlighting Davis’s impressive record of 13 wins in 14 fights, including nine knockouts. Davis has held multiple regional titles and earned silver medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2019 Pan American Games.
De Los Santos, a 25-year-old southpaw, boasts an 18-2 record with 14 knockouts and has faced top competition since his pro debut in 2018. He began his career in the Dominican Republic, winning his first 13 fights by knockout and representing the national team as an amateur.
For bettors, Nagel suggests considering the unders on rounds and weighing options between Davis’s favored money line and other value bets. His expert picks are available exclusively on Sportsline.
Fan Take: This cancellation is a disappointing twist for fight fans who were eager to see Davis defend his title against a tough opponent in de Los Santos. Still, it underscores the importance of professionalism in boxing and leaves fans curious about what future matchups might look like in the fiercely competitive lightweight division.
