With his coach joking that the unbeaten welterweight returned from the Matrix better than ever, Davis has freed his mind for Bellator 293 on Friday in Temecula
If someone takes more than two years off from any sport, eyebrows would justifiably be raised upon their return. In combat sports, the common term and concern is ring rust.
When Davis steps into the cage for the first time in more than 28 months against Jeff Creighton on Friday at Bellator 293, McKee isn’t joking about one outcome he hopes doesn’t come true at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula.McKee reserves his highest praise for Davis, who is not only undefeated in eight Bellator fights, but before that was an undefeated four-time national championship wrestler.
In four years, Davis recorded three unanimous decisions and five knockouts, including two show-stopping finishes via spinning back kick and flying knee. Many began to take notice of the array of talent and whisper about title aspirations. The former Santa Fe High star football player and wrestler says he might not have been “in training” but he continued to train. He honed his boxing and jiu-jitsu – and McKee and his son, Bellator star and lightweight contender A.J. McKee, can attest to the latter.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Viola Davis and Husband Julius Tennon on Acting Together in 'Air'The EGOT winner and her husband play Michael Jordan's parents in the biographical drama.
Read more »
CEO Talks: Cotopaxi’s Davis Smith on Stepping Down From His Purpose-driven CompanyThe founder and chief executive officer of the colorful backpack and outerwear brand will be leaving in July to take on a missionary role in his church.
Read more »
Pat McAfee addresses ‘College GameDay’ future; Rece Davis respondsFormer Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee announced that he will “definitely” be returning to the popular college football pregame show CollegeGameDay for the upcoming season. 'That’s a definite situation. After that, conversation’s pending. TBD.”
Read more »
West Davis Corridor is 70% complete and slated for 2024 openingAs of now, the West Davis Corridor project is 70% complete and on schedule to be completed for a 2024 opening.
Read more »
Hoornstra: Joe Davis reflects on calling ‘one of the great moments in baseball history’The Dodgers’ play-by-play man, 35, enters Opening Day coming down from an unusual high with the Shohei Ohtani-Mike Trout duel that ended the World Baseball Classic.
Read more »