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Boxer claims he received racist packages from opponent
Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Jose Pedraza (gold/black trunks) and Keyshawn Davis (blue/gold trunks) box during their WBO Intercontinental Lightweight bout at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Boxer Keyshawn Davis accused his opponent of a racist act ahead of their WBO lightweight title fight on Friday. At Wednesday’s pre-fight press conference, Davis accused reigning WBO lightweight champion Denys Be…
Teofimo Lopez appears to take credit for bananas racism row
Following a fight-week racism row, Teofimo Lopez posted a video of himself eating a banana and laughing at Keyshawn Davis. Lopez put out the clip after drama had erupted at the press conference for Davis’ WBO lightweight title challenge against Denys Berinchyk. Davis went face-to-face with Berinchyk and promised to give him a personal beatdown… The post Teofimo Lopez appears to take credit for bananas racism row appeared first on World Boxing N…
American lightweight boxer Keyshon Davis will resume the title fight against the WBO title holder of the Ukrainian Denis Berinchik. An online text broadcast of the fight Denis Berinchyk - Keyshon Davis will be available on ZN.UA. The American confirms that the Ukrainian sent her a box with bananas, a tree and a note in English: “I want to choose the reason that this person came to America, to give me bananas and arbu with a note. This is unprofe…
Boxer defends against racism accusations after mailing opponent bananas
A heated exchange unfolded at Wednesday’s press conference in New York when Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis accused WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk of leaving a racially charged package at his hotel room door. Davis, who holds a perfect 12-0 professional record with one draw, claimed the Ukrainian champion delivered bananas and watermelon with an accompanying note to his accommodation. “I want to address the fact that this g…
This is reported by the Tribune.” I want to draw attention to the fact that this person came to America to give me bananas and watermelon with a note. It's unprofessional and I think it's racism. Now this fight has become even more personal for me. You all heard what I said — this man brought a box of bananas and a watermelon. He brought a box of bananas and watermelons to America to deliver them to my room, to bring to my room, and I took that …
Berinchyk vs. Davis. Photo via Instagram WBO champion Denys Berinchyk is accused of a racist attack by opponent Keyshawn Davis just days before their lightweight title fight. According to Davis, the Ukrainian had a package containing bananas and a watermelon left at his hotel room door. – I want to address the fact that Denys Berinchyk came to America to give me bananas and watermelon with a note on it, Davis said during the press conference. It…
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