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If you are looking for a fight with fireworks on offer, where the action will come fast and thick, then you don’t have to look beyond Keyshawn Davis vs. Miguel Madueno. The fight has every ingredient to be a blockbuster fight, where both fighters will not even cede an inch and shy away from trading blows. Topping off the fight is the award of an opportunity to fight for a title next. So who wins the showdown when two gladiators take center stage with gloves on?

The fans have billed Davis as the top talent to take away one of the belts at 135 soon. Before the American boxer realizes his destiny, he faces the uphill task of brushing aside Madueno, who is himself pushing for a spot at the top. But who has the credentials and skills to do it when the time comes? Let’s look at how the two boxers stack up as we try to decode the supporting act to Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan.

Keyshawn Davis vs. Miguel Madueno: Tale of Tape

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You look at Davis, who is only 25, and undoubtedly get a ‘wow factor’. You throw him in any situation, and he would bludgeon everything, every opponent, with his skills and power. At least, that has been the tale so far, as he currently boasts an impressive record of 10-0 with 7 KOs. You look further at his KO ratio of 70%, and you realize why he poses a danger to every champion at 135. The 2020 Olympic silver medalist has every weapon in his arsenal to come at the top, and you add in his towering height of 5’9″ (175 cm) with a reach of 70.0″ (178 cm), and you have a devastating knockout machine, capable of toppling any foe inside the squared circle. And Madueno has a similar case.

The Mexican fighter has already punched his way to fame and ensured his brutal knockout power overwhelms his rivals’ skills whenever he steps foot into the ring. Despite being 25, he has more pro experience and fights under his belt, as well as a splendid record of 31-2 with 28 KOs to show for it. What’s more? Madueno lives and dies by the sword and has a mind-boggling KO ratio of 90.32%. It’s never a dull affair for the fans whenever the Guasave native fights.

However, he comes into the fight against Davis an inch shorter at 5’8″ (173 cm) and almost a pound heavier at 135.3 lbs (61.3 kg), compared to Davis’ 134.7 lbs (61.1 kg). How much of an effect will these measurements have? Will they dictate the outcome of the fight, or is it something else that will decide the fight?

Prediction: X factor and where the fight will be won

Davis put himself on the world stage when he cruised to victory against former world champion Jose Pedraza in a one-sided affair this February. If anyone had doubts about his skills, those were laid to rest with his sixth-round stoppage of Pedraza. The Norfolk native exhibited the well-balanced aspects of his game against Pedraza and proved he could hang with the best at 135.

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So, what is Davis’ X factor that will nudge him to victory? It’s his exceptional speed and power. He perfectly mixes both and does justice to his moniker, ‘The Businessman’. There are very few holes in his game, which puts him in the same rank as the absolute best of the sport. But will it be enough to withstand the boxer, who only knows how to rule with an iron hand?

If Davis has power, Madueno has an excess of it. He likes to move forward and throw a lot of those heavy punches, connecting his right, which unsettles his competitor. Staying true to his nickname, ‘Explosivo,’ he likes to keep himself busy. So, what’s his X factor? Undoubtedly, it’s his penetrating power. But you should also pay attention to his solid chin, as he has never been stopped in his 33-fight-long career.

However, Madueno has gone the distance in his last two fights and three of his six fights. Is it an alarming sign for him? Is he slowing down or trying to adjust to the vagaries of the top? Whatever may be the case, he still poses a serious threat to Davis’ unblemished record and his future fight with champion Denys Berinchyk.

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What do you make of this coming fight between Keyshawn Davis and Miguel Madueno? Who do you think will emerge victorious on July 6? Let us know in the comments below.