The lightweight phenom is 8-0 with 8 KOs
Lightweight knockout artist Scooter Davis is set to become the next superstar to emerge from Washington, D.C.
The “future world champion” has just signed a long-term promotional contract with Top Rank.
23-year-old Davis trains with Barry Hunter at the world-renowned Headbangers Boxing Gym in Washington, a capital city landmark that has developed generations of world champions and contenders.
Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum wasted no time claiming that his latest mega-talent is going to be a huge star, “When I saw Scooter fight up close, it was clear that I was watching a future world champion!
“He is an exceptionally nice young man, but when he steps in the ring, he has a real mean streak.”
The promoter promised, “Mark my words: Scooter Davis will be the next superstar from Washington, D.C.”
Davis (8-0, 8 KOs) turned pro in early 2023 after going 158-17 as an amateur.
The youngster has sparred with a host of elite professionals at Headbangers, including Baltimore’s Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Stephen Fulton, Lamont Peterson, Shawn Porter, and Isaac Dogboe.
Davis tallied five first-round knockouts in his first six fights as a pro before an eye-opening second-round KO over Naheem Parker on the Abdullah Mason-Jeremia Nakathila undercard in June.
Earlier this month, he knocked out Leandro Damian Medina in two rounds in front of a spirited hometown crowd at CareFirst Arena.
“This is a testament to my hard work and God’s plan for me. People weren’t knocking down my door to sign me when I turned pro, but I trusted the process,” Davis said. “The fact that Top Rank saw something in me means so much. I’m ready to do my thing and show the world what I’m about.”
Davis is managed by his father, Deric, who coached him in Pop Warner football as a youngster before the duo turned their full attention to the pain game.
The father-son duo hope to follow in the footsteps of current and past D.C. boxing luminaries such as Lamont Peterson, Lamont Roach Jr., and Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, all of whom won world titles and brought championship boxing events to the city.
Davis conculded, “The city is family. They supported me throughout my amateur career. As I continue to win, they continue to invest their time in me. It fuels me to put on a show for my city. They have a real one, and I will do things the right way.”
