Keyshawn Tries to Snatch Berinchyk’s Belt – Heated Face-Off Exchange
On February 14 in New York, USA, WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) will defend his title against American prospect Keyshawn Davis (12-0, 8 KOs).
Tensions flared during their first face-off, as Davis grabbed at Berinchyk’s belt, prompting the Ukrainian to raise a fist and fire back:
"You see this?"
The confrontation quickly escalated into a war of words:
Berinchyk (B): No, this is mine (referring to the belt).
Keyshawn (K): I’m taking it. You can keep those—I can buy plenty of those (points to Berinchyk’s sneakers). But this? (points to the belt) I’m taking it. I’m taking it away from you.
B: Goodbye.
K: I’m gonna whip you, beat your ass. Take that belt and send you packing.
B: Shut up.
K: You’ve only got a few days left with it. Sleep with the belt, put it on your pillow. By Friday, it’s over. It all ends on Friday.
Berinchyk claimed the WBO title in May 2024, winning a split decision over Emanuel Navarrete. Davis, meanwhile, fought three times in 2023, securing victories in all of them. Now, with both fighters fired up, their February 14 clash promises fireworks.