When is Russell vs Davis?
Gary Antuanne Russell could potentially square off against Keyshawn Davis in Summer 2026 the United States.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).
Russell would be making his 2nd defense of the WBA World Super Lightweight Championship. He won this belt against Jose Valenzuela in March 2025. He has held this belt for 1 year, 3 months and 2 days.
Russell vs Davis stats
Gary Antuanne Russell would step into the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 17 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Keyshawn Davis would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 15 wins and 0 draws, with 10 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Russell would have a large advantage in power over Davis, boasting a 89% knockout percentage compared to Davis' 67%.
Gary Antuanne Russell is the older man by 2 years, at 29 years old.
Russell has a height advantage of 1 inch over Davis. Despite this, Davis has a 1-inch reach advantage.
Gary Antuanne Russell fights out of the southpaw stance, while Keyshawn Davis is an orthodox fighter.
Russell is currently arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 5 more fights, and made his debut in 2017, 3 years and 10 months earlier than Davis, whose first professional fight was in 2021. He has fought 26 fewer professional rounds, totaling 82 compared to Davis' 108.
Gary Antuanne Russell goes into the fight ranked number 6 by The Ring at super lightweight.
Keyshawn Davis is currently ranked number 4 by the IBF, and 2 by The Ring in the 140lb division.
Russell vs Davis form
Russell has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he defeated Andy Hiraoka on February 21, 2026, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had defeated Jose Valenzuela on March 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Alberto Puello on June 15, 2024, by split decision in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.
Before that, he had beaten Kent Cruz on August 12, 2023, by knockout in the 1st round at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill.
He had won against Rances Barthelemy on July 30, 2022, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Barclays Center, New York.
Davis remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he beat Nahir Albright on May 16, 2026, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Scope Arena, Norfolk, United States.
Prior to that, he had beaten Jamaine Ortiz on January 31, 2026, by technical knockout in the 12th round at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Denys Berinchyk on February 14, 2025, by knockout in the 4th round in their WBO World Lightweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.
Before that, he had won against Gustavo Lemos on November 8, 2024, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Scope Arena, Norfolk.
He had defeated Miguel Madueno on July 6, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Prudential Center, Newark.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Keyshawn Davis has been fighting more than Gary Antuanne Russell.
Gary Antuanne Russell last fought 4 months and 25 days ago, while Keyshawn Davis' last outing was 2 months ago.
Russell's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 11 months and 16 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 9 months and 16 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 43 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.6 rounds on average.
Davis' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years and 10 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 28 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.
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