Monday, January 30, 2006

Davis Legacy Continues in Springfield February 4!

The following story can be placed in the "Boy, this makes me feel old" department:

If you know anything about Boxing Along The Beltway, you know the name and the success of the Davis family. For those who don't, Adrian Davis has been a successful trainer for many years, working with the likes of William Joppy, Sharmba Mitchell, Hasim Rahman and Johnny Tapia. Wife Brenda is regarded across the country as the "First Lady of Amateur Boxing." Brenda Davis was the first woman to be inducted into the USA Boxing Hall of Fame.

Their sons, Victor and Demetrius, were solid professionals during the late 80's and early 90's. Victor was famous for one of the greatest bouts ever seen on cable television when he scored a ninth-round TKO over Baltimore's Vincent Pettway at the Blue Horizon in Philadelphia in April of 1990. USA Network, who televised the bout, placed it in its top 10 of all the bouts shown on the network. Victor Davis finished his career with a record of 25-12-1, 15 KO's.

Demetrius' biggest win was a 10-round unanimous decision over then-highly regarded contender Joseph Kiwanuka in April of 1998, ironically, also at the Blue Horizon. Demetrius's final record was 17-11-4, 7 KO's.

Now comes word from Han Kim, the promoter for the boxing card on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the ABC Sports Complex in Springfield, VA that the legacy will continue when Victor Davis, Jr. will make his pro debut on his card.

Recently, Kim told me that he thought Victor Davis, Sr. was "the best fighter to come out of this area, next to Sugar Ray Leonard and the best fighter to never become a world champion." Kim said he is excited to have Victor, Jr. on his card.

We will have more on this card later this week.

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