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Andreas Hale
What was speculated to be a homecoming celebration for Keyshawn Davis and his brothers, welterweight Keon and junior welterweight Kelvin, become a nightmarish weekend that resulted in catastrophe Saturday night time at Scope Area in Norfolk, Virginia.
Following Nahir Albright’s upset win over Kelvin within the co-main occasion, Keon and Keyshawn had been concerned in a backstage altercation with Albright.
The incident, which was captured on video, capped a rocky weekend for the Davis brothers that began when Keyshawn missed weight, was stripped of his WBO light-weight title and had his main-event combat with Edwin De Los Santos canceled.
Youthful brother Keon scored a knockout win earlier Saturday night time, however Kelvin, the eldest brother, dropped a choice to Albright.
In an interview with ESPN’s Mark Kriegel, Albright alleged that he was “jumped” by Keyshawn and Keon backstage after his victory over Kelvin. He was noticeably marked up with swelling over his proper eye that wasn’t seen instantly after the victory.
“They began strolling as much as me all powerful, placing his head in opposition to mine, after which grabbed me,” Albright advised Kriegel. “Then I used to be about to swing, however my crew and all people, they grabbed Keyshawn and every part, and it was loopy.”
Albright mentioned throughout a scrum with reporters that Keyshawn head-butted him. He mentioned he would determine along with his crew whether or not to pursue authorized motion for the altercation.
The Davis brothers declined to remark when requested by Kriegel.
Albright and Keyshawn Davis have historical past. Keyshawn defeated Albright by unanimous determination when the 2 met in 2023, however the determination was overturned to a no-contest when Keyshawn examined constructive for marijuana.
“It is positively unlucky, however it added gasoline to the flame,” Albright advised Kriegel. “Keyshawn, you gotta run it again with me — within the ring, not outdoors of the ring.”