The darkest chapter of Keyshawn Davis’ young career unfolded in full public view last summer and nearly derailed everything he had built. What was supposed to be a triumphant homecoming and first lightweight title defense turned into a cautionary tale. Davis missed weight by 4.3 pounds ahead of his scheduled June 7 bout against Edwin De Los Santos, was stripped of his belt, and saw the fight canceled altogether. The weekend spiraled further when Davis and his brother Keon were involved in a post-fight melee with Nahir Albright, compounding the fallout.
In the aftermath, Davis openly flirted with retirement.