Keyshawn Davis moves to number 1 in the WBO welterweight rankings

In its latest rankings (dated May 28, 2026), the WBO has installed Keyshawn Davis, as its No. 1 contender at welterweight, making him the mandatory challenger to beltholder Devin Haney. 

After struggling to make weight consistently, 2020 Olympic silver medalist Davis 15-0 (10 KOs) announced his intention to move to welterweight following his victory over Nahir Albright in May 2026. 

Davis replaces previous No. 1 Jack Catterall, who claimed the WBA’s regular welterweight title with a unanimous decision over Shakhram Giyasov on May 23, in Giza, Egypt.