At Thursday's press conference for the fight, Davis accused Berinchyk of a racist act, claiming he had bananas and a watermelon delivered to his hotel room. Berinchyk's camp didn't respond to the accusation at the press conference beyond claiming Davis and his team were looking for any edge to hype themselves up for the bout.

Davis, the 25-year-old American, defeated Ukrainian Denys Berinchyk by knockout and claimed the WBO world lightweight title. The finishing blow was a body shot in the fourth round that left Berinchyk kneeling on the canvas as the referee reached the count of 10.

Keyshawn Davis felt like he was born to become a world champion. That time arrived on Friday. "The Businessman" handled his business in impressive fashion, defeating the previously undefeated Denys Berinchyk by knockout in the fourth round to win the WBO lightweight title at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.