Kyrone Davis: “I Think I Can Beat Everybody at 160”

There are weight classes for a reason, that’s probably the oldest saying in boxing. But if you challenge Kyrone Davis to a fight, chances are, he’ll accept – even if it means he’d be at a massive disadvantage.

The 28-year-old is a natural 160-pounder but he couldn’t resist the chance to pull himself out of the doldrums of the boxing world and into the spotlight.

In February of 2021, Anthony Dirrell needed a fight, so did Davis. But while both men were anxious to prove that they belonged, Davis fought the entirety of his career either at 154 or 160 pounds. Dirrell, of course, is a full-fledged super middleweight.

Ultimately, Davis (17-3-1, 6 KOs) packed on the pounds and made the move. In the end, he showed a level of discernment as he managed to register a split decision draw. It seemed like he found a new home but David Benavidez made him regret his decision as he pounded him to the tune of a seventh-round stoppage in 2021.

Fast forward a few years later and Davis is still competing in the super middleweight division, although he’s now working his way back down in weight. No longer is he interested in fighting men that way considerably more than him.

It may take a bit of time for him to get all of the weight off but that’s exactly what Davis intends on doing. From his point of view, the middleweight division is wide open. There are a few notable names such as Carlos Adames, Jermall Charlo, and Janibek Alimkhanuly roaming around but no matter who is placed in front of him, Davis is convinced that not a single soul can beat him when he’s on his A game.

“I think I can beat everybody at 160,” Davis told YSM Sports Media. “I honestly believe so.”