After Loss and Inactivity, Edwin De Los Santos Secures Unexpected Title Shot Against WBO Champ Keyshawn Davis

Okay, here goes nothing. Imagine we’re stumbling through a boxing carnival, popcorn flying everywhere. So, Top Rank is cooking up some drama with Keyshawn Davis, the WBO lightweight boss, marking his calendar for June 7th — it’s in Norfolk, Virginia, Scope Arena. Got goosebumps yet? We’ve got Edwin De Los Santos stepping into the ring, that dude ranked #13 with a record like a rollercoaster (16-2, 14 KOs). People have mixed feelings, like when you accidentally dip your fries in the wrong sauce at a BBQ.

Now, Edwin… I mean, bless him, he’s been on a bit of a sabbatical, with his last outing ending in a bit of a stumble. Imagine hibernating for two years and then waking up to fight a bear — or a Keyshawn. The skeptics are like, “Really, dude?” But hey, what do I know about boxing politics, right? Life’s stranger than fiction.

Once upon a time (okay, 2022), De Los Santos actually clocked a win over Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela. Sounds cool until you’re reminded he lost to Shakur Stevenson, who made him look like he forgot his moves. William Foster III, another name on Edwin’s not-so-glorious resume. These losses should probably send him back to the drawing board and not strolling towards a title fight. Yet, here we are. Crazy world.

Paulie Malignaggi decides to chime in, throwing metaphoric jabs saying Keyshawn and his buddy Shakur aren’t boxing’s boldest. Makes you think, maybe they’re avoiding big scary shadows in the ring. Paulie’s like, “Hey, where are Gervonta Davis’ true tests?” And I’m over here wondering why desserts are served last. Truly chaotic times.

Chris Algieri raises an eyebrow about Keyshawn bringing the fight to his hometown. If De Los Santos pulls an upset, maybe they’ll call it a magic trick rather than a fair fight. Malignaggi throws another punch with his words: “They might just rob him.” Boxing’s drama, huh?

It’s all heaps of “Keyshawn has guts,” from Algieri, who makes it sound like a noble quest — like Keyshawn’s a knight seeking a dragon (#13 ranked and snoozing for two years dragon). Yet the real question sticks: why’s he dodging Andy Cruz, the guy higher up on the ladder and limber from recent bouts? Life’s full of conundrums, my friend. I guess we’ll see if this wild match-up ends in fireworks or a fizzle. Keep those popcorns ready.