Bad to Worse for DB3 in Norfolk: Abdullah Mason Steps Up for Win
A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday night, as the highly anticipated boxing event featuring the Davis brothers, collectively known as DB3, ended in disaster. The evening, which was supposed to be a victorious return to their hometown for the brothers, turned into a catastrophe.
According to a report by NYFights.com, the eldest brother, Keon Davis, secured a second-round knockout win early on in the undercard. However, this victory was overshadowed by the chaos that ensued later in the evening.
Keyshawn Davis, who was set to headline the event, failed to make weight for his fight against Edwin De Los Santos of the Dominican Republic. As a result, De Los Santos and promoter Sampson Lewkowitz declined to let the fight proceed, citing concerns for the safety of De Los Santos. Keyshawn Davis was subsequently stripped of his WBO Lightweight title without throwing a punch.
Kelvin Davis Loses to Nahir Albright, DB3 Loses Control
The evening took a further turn for the worse when Kelvin "Nite Nite" Davis (15-1, 8 KOs) lost his fight against Nahir Albright of Philadelphia (17-2, 7 KOs). Albright, a determined underdog, won the fight via majority decision, with scores of 97-93, 96-94, and 95-95.
As reported by NYFights.com, Albright had previously fought Keyshawn Davis in October 2023, with the bout being ruled a no contest due to Davis’s failed drug test. Albright expressed his desire for a rematch with Keyshawn Davis, stating, "Hopefully after I beat his brother, it’ll spark something in him and we’ll run it back."
The situation escalated further when Albright alleged that Keyshawn and Keon Davis assaulted him in the dressing room after his loss. Norfolk Police officers had to intervene to break up a brawl between the camps, with Keyshawn Davis at the center of the melee.
Abdullah Mason Shines in First Main Event
In the midst of the chaos, rising star Abdullah Mason (19-0, 17 KOs) delivered an impressive performance in his first main event. Mason defeated veteran Jeremia Nakathila of Windhoek, Namibia (26-5, 21 KOs), securing a stoppage victory after the fourth round.
As quoted in the NYFights.com report, Mason said, "It was a great fight. I knew that he had some power, so I took some time, a little bit, and eventually broke him down and got him out of there." Mason’s maturity and skill in the ring were evident, and he expressed his gratitude to the people of Norfolk for their support.
Undercard Results from Norfolk
The undercard also saw several notable victories, including:
- Rising welterweight Tiger Johnson of Cleveland (16-0, 7 KOs) securing a solid decision win over Janelson Bocachica of Detroit via the Dominican Republic (17-4-1, 11 KOs).
- Middleweight Troy Isley of Alexandria, Virginia (15-0, 5 KOs) retaining his NABO championship with a decision win over Etoundi Michel William of the Ivory Coast (16-2, 12 KOs).
- Welterweight Keon Davis of Norfolk (4-0, 3 KOs) delivering a vicious body shot to Michael Velez Garcia of Puerto Rico (3-1, 2 KOs), forcing Velez to crawl across the canvas in agony.
- Middleweight Euri Cedeño of the Dominican Republic (12-0-1, 11 KOs) stopping Abel Mina of Ecuador (18-4-1, 9 KOs) at the end of round five.
- Lightweight Deric "Scooter" Davis of Washington, DC (7-0, 7 KOs) taking out Naheem Parker of Camden, NJ (5-3, 2 KOs) with a vicious body shot to the liver.
- Cruiserweight Patrick O’Connor of Fort Washington, Maryland (1-0, 1 KO) winning his professional debut with a dream knockout of Marcus Smith of Carlisle, Ohio (2-1, 2 KOs).
The event, which was supposed to be a celebration of the Davis brothers’ return to their hometown, ultimately ended in disaster. The DB3 trio’s stock has plummeted, and it remains to be seen how they will recover from this catastrophic night. In contrast, Abdullah Mason’s impressive performance has solidified his position as a rising star in the boxing world.
