Keyshawn Davis, the WBO lightweight champion, reflects on the challenges facing athletes growing up in Norfolk, Virginia. Inspired by local boxing legend Pernell Whitaker, Davis recalls meeting Whitaker during his childhood, which solidified his dreams of becoming a champion. Despite facing hurdles like crime and poverty in The 757 area, Davis emphasizes the importance of exceptional talent and luck for local athletes to succeed. As he prepares for an upcoming fight in his hometown, the legacy of local figures like Whitaker looms large in Davis's journey.
"It's super hard to make it out of here because we don't have resources other cities have. If an athlete wants to make it out of The 757, they have to be the golden child."
"As soon as [Whitaker] walked through the door, all of the attention was on him," Davis recalled, highlighting the inspiration and impact that local boxing legends had on young athletes.
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