When Keyshawn Davis and Nahir Albright first met in October 2023, the result was messy in ways boxing rarely is. Davis won a 10-round majority decision, the scorecards reading 96-94, 97-93, and 95-95 - then a positive marijuana test wiped the victory off the books entirely. A 90-day suspension followed. The result was overturned to a no contest, and suddenly, one of lightweight boxing's most compelling young matchups had no official ending.
On May 16, 2026, they get one.
The Rematch: Norfolk, Home Turf, No Excuses
Davis vs. Albright II will serve as the main event of a Top Rank on DAZN card in Norfolk, Virginia - Davis's hometown. The fight carries the full weight of a genuine grudge match: the lingering bad blood from the no-contest ruling, a 2025 backstage altercation that escalated tensions further, and two fighters who have grown significantly since their first encounter.
For Davis (14-0, 10 KOs), this fight represents something more than a rematch - it's a statement bout. He's spent the past two-plus years trying to move past the controversy and establish himself as a legitimate force in the lightweight division. Fighting at home, with a clean slate on the line, is about as high-stakes as it gets for a 26-year-old prospect with Olympic gold on his résumé.
Albright's Angle: Belief, Brotherhood, and Unfinished Business
Nahir "Woo" Albright (17-2-1, 7 KOs) enters the rematch with legitimate confidence - and legitimate grievances. He outworked Davis in the later rounds of their first fight and has long maintained that a better start would have changed the outcome. He's since backed that belief up where it counts most: in the ring.
Most notably, Albright defeated Keyshawn's brother Kelvin Davis in 2025 - a result that poured gasoline on an already volatile rivalry. Albright has also alleged that following that win, he was attacked in a locker room brawl by Keyshawn and Keon Davis. Keyshawn's camp disputes the characterization. What's not in dispute: the animosity between these two is real, and it's personal.
What's at Stake
Beyond the personal drama, this fight carries genuine divisional weight. Davis needs a definitive win to reassert himself as a top lightweight prospect after the no-contest cloud. Albright, meanwhile, is looking to graduate from dangerous challenger to genuine contender - beating Davis cleanly would do exactly that.
The lightweight division is crowded with elite talent, and neither man can afford to leave Norfolk without clarity. This time, the only asterisk will be the final bell.
Davis vs. Albright II - May 16, 2026 | Norfolk, Virginia | DAZN
