Keyshawn Davis took to Instagram Live today to insist that he’s not chasing Gervonta Davis, but he still wants him to send a contract so they can fight.
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#3 WBC and #3 WBO ranked lightweight contender Keyshawn seems thirsty for a title shot against WBA 135-lb champion Tank, knowing the money he’ll get will be massive and life-changing. If Tank blesses Keyshawn with a fight, it wouldn’t matter if his career goes downhill from that point on.
Keyshawn wants fans to view him as not needing Tank, but the reality is that he does. His behavior is so transparent. He’s a classic example of a needy fighter who lacks the confidence to create his path the way successful stars like Tank have done. So, he’s trying to ride his coattails, looking for a boost.
Fans believe that the lightweight contender Keyshawn (11-0, 7 KOs) is needy, using Tank Davis’ name for clout to help drive interest in his 10-round fight against Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs this Friday, November 8th, at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.
Keyshawn, 25, has been mentioning the Baltimore native Tank Davis more this week than he has his opponent Lemos, which suggests a couple of things:
- Desperate for a payday
- Needing help creating interest in Lemos fight
- Overconfident
During an interview on Wednesday, Keyshawn said about Tank, “I’m staying at 135 until you fight me.” Today, Keyshawn has changed his tune, saying he doesn’t need Tank, but then, in the next breath, he asks him to send a contract.
The way Keyshawn can’t stop talking about Tank sounds like he’s obsessed with him and begging for a chance to share the ring with the Face of Boxing. Keyshawn barely mentions his opponent, Lemos, for Friday because he’s too busy droning on about Tank.
“Bro, I don’t need you. I don’t have to fight you. I’m making real [money?]. I don’t need you, bro,” said Keyshawn Davis on social media, talking about him not needing Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. “If you want to fight me, send me a contract. If you don’t, I’m going to be just as popular fighting you or not fighting you.”
Keyshawn’s comment about not needing Tank Davis is a hallmark sign of insecurity for a person who lacks self-esteem and self-worth and needs to be in the presence of the King of the lightweight division to feel whole. Keyshawn wants the Tank fight and can’t stop yapping about it.
“I’m going to make my money fighting you or not fighting you,” said Keyshawn. “So, don’t get it twisted, thinking I’m chasing after you. I’m not chasing you, little dude, you little dwarf. I’m not chasing you. I’m not chasing Teofimo. He’s running from me. I’m not trying to fight Shakur. So stop mentioning it.”
Keyshawn’s comment about not needing the Tank fight is to protect what little ego he has in case he never gets the match. By saying he doesn’t need him, Keyshawn tries to protect his ego when he’s dismissed as unworthy.
“I don’t need none of these fighters to build me. I’m trying to make the biggest fight happen,” said Keyshawn. “For my first main event, I gave y’all an interesting fight. I could have fought a bum. I’m fighting Gustavo. I didn’t have to do that.
“Name me a fighter that is 11-0 that is selling 10,000 tickets like The Businessman. Who was selling like me before they became a world champion outside of Ryan Garcia?” said Keyshawn.
There’s a big difference in money that Tank and Keyshawn are making for their fights. Keyshawn’s reported purse for Friday’s fight against Lemos is $75,000. In contrast, Tank made $10 million for his last defense against Frank Martin on June 15th.
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