Keyshawn Davis plays the matador in a points victory against Mexican bull Miguel Madueno

KEYSHAWN DAVIS went the 10-round distance for the third time in four fights to record a one-way victory against Miguel Madueno at the Prudential Center in Newark where all three judges returned the scorecard 99-91 to the American.

The lightweight contender looked happy as he made his way to the ring, accompanied by his two brothers, 11 years ago^th out but he didn’t expect that he would be punching in the last round.

This was because Madueno never stopped trying everywhere and his Mexican machismo drew Davis into a trade that he was happy to participate in. shedding skin.

From the distance Davis, (11-0, 7 KOs), was lighting up Madueno with his accuracy and the Olympic medalist showed intent early in the fight with body hooks but that tactic was rarely repeated. Instead, Madueno ate shot after shot and never looked like being stopped.

Things took a turn for the worse at the end of the sixth round when both fighters brought down a red mist as they clashed heads leading to Davis shoving Madueno with the glove before referee David Franciosi was caught by the Mexican trying to land one on Davis instead of the official. . Fortunately, Madueno got to talk to him during the 60-second breather.

The last few rounds were uneventful as Madueno, (31-3, 28 KOs), pursued Davis. The Virginia native showed that he has become a fighter by imitating a matador in the final session.

“He was stronger than I expected,” Davis said afterward.

“This was the hardest fight I’ve ever had but I’m happy there – I love to fight. I am happy for him [Madueno] he did that. It was a different experience and it will take a lot of it. “

The highly regarded striker refused to name anyone and instead said, “I would be willing to fight anyone. Whoever wants to put me on Top Rank, put me with big names. The fans want to see it. I’m not saying any more names, I’ve called the whole boxing world. They know I want to fight. Just send them the contract.”