Keyshawn Davis wins the Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 fight for the WBO lightweight championship. (Source: Screenshot)

Keyshawn Davis accuses boxer of sending racist package

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Boxer Keyshawn Davis blamed the alleged racist gift box he received on another boxer who Davis accused of trying to be “relevant.”

The alleged racist gift box was delivered to Davis and contained watermelons and bananas, and included a note. Davis blamed it on his opponent WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk and his team but Berinchyk denied the allegation and said that he does not speak English.

Davis took to social media after making accusations and said he “heard” a different boxer was responsible for sending the package, whom Davis accused of “trying to cash out.” He added that he would not fight the boxer who he accused of sending the alleged racist gift box.

“Go ahead and call me scared. I don’t care. You came into this game rich, you leave this game broke. You’re racist, bro. I’m not helping you out. If I find someone like you right now I’m helping you. We’re making a lot of money. We’re walking out of that ring millionaires but I’m not going to fight you though,” Davis said on social media.

Davis seemingly apologized in a video on social media for the accusations of racism towards Berinchyk, saying “My bad.” During a heated confrontation with Berinchyk during the press conference, Davis repeatedly called Berinchyk a racist.

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