Championship Showdown: Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn Davis - Live on ESPN+

Witness the thrilling first title defense of WBO world lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk against undefeated challenger Keyshawn Davis in a high-stakes boxing event.

Main Event: Berinchyk vs. Davis

WBO world lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) is set to defend his title for the first time against the formidable Keyshawn Davis (12-0, 8 KOs). This battle will take place at the iconic Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Berinchyk, coming off a split decision victory over Emanuel Navarrete, faces a significant challenge against Davis, who has quickly risen to No. 1 in the WBO rankings.

Co-Feature and Supporting Bouts

The undercard is packed with exciting matchups:

  • Xander Zayas (20-0, 12 KOs) vs. Slawa Spomer (20-0, 11 KOs) in a junior middleweight clash.
  • Vito Mielnicki Jr. (20-1, 12 KOs) vs. Connor Coyle (21-0, 9 KOs) in a middleweight contest.
  • Rohan Polanco (14-0, 9 KOs) vs. Jean Carlos Torres (22-1, 17 KOs) in a welterweight battle.
  • Abdullah Mason (16-0, 14 KOs) makes his 2025 debut against Manuel Jaimes (16-2-1, 11 KOs).
  • Tiger Johnson (14-0, 6 KOs) vs. Quashawn Toler (17-3, 12 KOs) in an Ohio-based welterweight fight.
  • Nico Ali Walsh (11-1, 5 KOs), grandson of Muhammad Ali, faces Juan Carlos Guerra Jr. (5-1-1, 2 KOs).

How to Watch

Coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+. Fans can access the full fight card and additional boxing content through ESPN's dedicated boxing hub.

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