In a battle of unbeaten middleweights, Troy Isley showcased his superior skills and discipline to earn a convincing unanimous decision victory over Tyler Howard in the co-main event of the Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos card in Norfolk, Virginia. Isley's masterful performance highlighted his potential as a rising contender in the 160-pound division.

A Tactical Masterclass from Isley Leaves Howard Frustrated

Isley's Dominance Reflected in the Punch Stats

The punch stats told the story of Isley's dominance throughout the 10-round contest. The Alexandria native landed 143 of his 460 punches, connecting at a 31% rate, while Howard managed just 69 of 256 punches, struggling to find his range and rhythm against Isley's disciplined approach.Isley remained composed and in control, standing his ground in the pocket and peppering Howard with short, accurate combinations. The 14-0 (5 KOs) fighter gave his opponent little opportunity to mount a sustained offensive, frustrating Howard with his movement, defense, and precision.

Howard's Late Surge Comes Too Little, Too Late

Despite his best efforts to turn the tide in the final two rounds, Howard's flurry of activity was not enough to overcome Isley's commanding lead. The 20-2 (11 KOs) fighter seemed frozen by Isley's skill set, unable to find the openings he needed to land his power shots consistently.Isley eased to a unanimous decision victory, with scores of 99-91 (twice) and 98-92, inching closer to a potential middleweight title shot with his impressive performance.

Mason Overcomes Early Adversity to Secure Stoppage Win

In the co-featured bout, rising prospect Abdullah Mason faced his first real test as a professional, but he ultimately prevailed with an exciting second-round stoppage of Yohan Vasquez.The opening round was a rollercoaster, with Vasquez dropping Mason with a short left hook early on. However, Mason quickly recovered and turned the tables, dropping Vasquez with a powerful uppercut. Vasquez managed to get back to his feet, but Mason's relentless pressure proved too much, and he finished the job in the second round with another devastating uppercut to the solar plexus.

Davis Cruises to Decision Victory, Calls Out Opponent

Kelvin Davis, the elder brother of Keyshawn Davis, also secured a unanimous decision win on the card, outboxing the elusive Yeis Solano over the course of their 10-round contest. Davis stuck to his game plan, using his jab and movement to control the pace and distance, frustrating Solano's attempts to counter.While the fight lacked excitement at times, Davis landed some strong left hands in the later rounds and punctuated the victory with a knockdown in the final seconds. Afterward, he expressed his disappointment with Solano's reluctance to engage, telling the crowd, "He ain't come to fight, so I had to give the crowd something."

DeAnda Retains Unbeaten Record, Keon Davis Wins Pro Debut

Elsewhere on the card, middleweight prospect Austin DeAnda maintained his unbeaten record with a unanimous decision win over DeAundre Pettus, despite having to have his topknot cut off mid-fight due to it falling into his eyes.In the opening bout, Keon Davis, the youngest of the Davis brothers, made a successful professional debut, earning a clear unanimous decision victory over Jalen Moore.

Aleem Bounces Back with Dominant Performance

In the main event, Ra'eese Aleem returned to the ring following his first career loss, a split decision defeat against Sam Goodman. Aleem proved too much for his opponent, Derlyn Hernandez, as he picked apart the determined but outmatched fighter over 10 rounds, dropping him in the fifth and cruising to a 100-89 victory on all three scorecards.The win puts Aleem back on track as he looks to work his way back into title contention in the featherweight division.