Bob Arum: “I Don’t Understand What Keyshawn’s Trainers Were Doing”

Top Rank founder and CEO Bob Arum has commented on the cancellation of the bout between his fighter, former WBO lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis (13-0, 9 KOs), and Edwin De Los Santos (16-2, 14 KOs).

“I don’t know what this kid [Keyshawn Davis] was thinking. I don’t understand what all his trainers were doing. I just don’t get it anymore.

It’s incredibly disappointing — especially since the fight was supposed to take place in his hometown,” Arum said.

The fight was scheduled for June 7 in Norfolk, USA, but it was canceled after Davis missed the 135-pound limit by 4.3 pounds (approx. 2 kg) and was stripped of his WBO world title. The parties were unable to reach an agreement to move forward.