Keyshawn Davis returns with statement win, calls out Devin Haney

NEW YORK: Keyshawn Davis is back, and he made sure everyone knew it.

Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, in front of a frenzied New York crowd and live on DAZN PPV, Davis (14-0, 10 KOs, 1 no contest) delivered a 12th-round TKO over Jamaine Ortiz, reclaiming momentum in his career and sending a clear message to the welterweight world. The bout served as the co-feature to the Ring VI main event between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson.

Dubbed “The Businessman,” Davis took his time to break down Ortiz, gradually asserting control with his sharp jab, crisp combinations, and relentless body work. The fight’s crescendo came in the final moments: after hurting Ortiz with a punishing left hook to the body in the 11th round, Davis forced him to take a knee. He followed with another devastating left hand, leaving the referee no choice but to stop the fight at 2:46 of the 12th round, igniting the crowd into cheers that shook the Garden.

“This is how business is done,” Davis said after the fight, flashing confidence and pointing toward the bigger stage. When asked about his next target, the Norfolk, Virginia native didn’t hesitate, “Devin Haney,” referring to the WBO welterweight champion.

For Davis, this victory isn’t just another notch in his undefeated record. It’s a comeback story. He was stripped of his WBO lightweight world title last year after coming in 4.3 pounds over the limit for a scheduled homecoming bout, a setback that forced him to regroup and recalibrate. Saturday night’s dominant showing demonstrates he’s not just back – he’s aiming higher than ever.

Analysts noted Davis’s tactical growth throughout the fight. Ortiz, a slick and experienced opponent, had moments of offense, but Davis’s patience, timing, and body attack eventually broke him down. Each punch was calculated, setting up the finish that turned a solid points lead into a decisive stoppage.

The win is more than a personal triumph; it positions Davis as one of the most dangerous young contenders in the lightweight division. With his eyes set firmly on Haney, a matchup could deliver fireworks for boxing fans and cement Davis’s standing among the sport’s elite.

Saturday night proved that when Keyshawn Davis steps back into the ring, it’s not just a fight – it’s a statement.