Keyshawn “The Businessman” Davis defends his WBO lightweight world title against Dominican puncher Edwin De Los Santos this Saturday, June 7 at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, live on ESPN / ESPN Deportes/ESPN+ at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. BST (Sunday) / 4:00 a.m. CEST (Sunday).
The undercard begins at 5:10 p.m. ET / 2:10 p.m. PT and features a slate of unbeaten contenders.
Fighters Speak Ahead of June 7 Showdown
Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) captured the WBO crown in February by dismantling Denys Berinchyk in four rounds—three months after stopping Gustavo Lemos in front of 10,568 fans at this same Scope Arena. Now he returns home determined to prove that victory wasn’t a fluke.
Edwin De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KOs) has built a reputation as a heavy-handed Dominican slugger. His only two losses came against top-tier competition, and he enters Norfolk confident he can surprise Davis on enemy turf.
Abdullah Mason (18-0, 16 KOs), the 21-year-old lightweight phenom in the 10-round co-feature, sees this as his statement moment: “I’m ready to show the world why they call me a future champion,” Mason said.
Jeremia Nakathila (26-4, 21 KOs), veteran of over 50 pro fights, believes his experience will be the x-factor: “This kid is fast, but I’ve faced speed before. I’ll find my moment.”
Why You Should Watch
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Homecoming for Davis – After selling out Scope twice in 2024, Davis returns to prove he’s not just a flash in the pan.
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Heavyweight Power in a Lightweight Bout – De Los Santos has 14 KOs in 16 wins; a single punch could change everything.
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Phenoms Rising – Abdullah Mason’s 16 knockouts in 18 fights make him must-see TV; Nakathila is a seasoned gatekeeper.
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Deep Undercard – Multiple unbeaten prospects and title hopefuls (see below) offer nonstop action long before the headliners.
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ESPN’s Best – Televised across ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ so you won’t miss a moment.
Where to Watch
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Broadcast: Live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ (PPV not required)
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Start Times: Main card at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. BST (June 8) / 4:00 a.m. CEST (June 8)
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Undercard (ESPN+): 5:10 p.m. ET / 2:10 p.m. PT / 10:10 p.m. BST / 11:10 p.m. CEST
Event Info
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Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
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Venue: Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Tickets: On sale now via Ticketmaster.com
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Promoter: Top Rank in association with Sampson Boxing
Full Fight Card
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Keyshawn Davis vs. Edwin De Los Santos – WBO Lightweight World Title (12 rounds)
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Abdullah Mason vs. Jeremia Nakathila – 10 rounds, lightweight
Undercard (starting 5:10 p.m. ET / 2:10 p.m. PT on ESPN+):
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Kelvin Davis vs. Nahir Albright – 10 rounds, junior welterweight
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Tiger Johnson vs. Janelson Bocachica – 10 rounds, welterweight
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Troy Isley vs. Etoundi Michel William – 10 rounds, NABO middleweight title
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Keon Davis vs. Michael Velez-Garcia – 6 rounds, welterweight
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Euri Cedeño vs. Abel Mina – 10 rounds, middleweight
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Deric Davis vs. Naheem Parker – 6 rounds, lightweight
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Patrick O’Connor vs. Marcus Smith – 4 rounds, cruiserweight
Last Updated on 06/05/2025
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