Shadowing Practice: Keyshawn Davis Leaves No Doubt, Says He’s Ready to Move Up to 147 👀 | POST-FIGHT INTERVIEW - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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No question the scorecards this time,
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No question the scorecards this time,
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but it's never pretty when you go up against the A.R.
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Albright.
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How'd you feel about that performance?
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I felt amazing, man.
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First of all, all God be the glory.
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Thank you, Jesus.
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Thank you, God, for giving me this victory.
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But I felt good.
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You know, he a crafty fighter.
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He been around, you know what I'm saying?
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I tried to go for the knockout.
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We all seen he was hurt.
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I just didn't get it,
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but I got the decision.
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That's all that matters.
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How different did this fight feel from the first fight?
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Man, honestly, that was 2023, man.
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I don't really remember that fight.
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I just remember those crazy scorecards,
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but they got it right this time.
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You were dominating throughout the course of this fight,
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going into that seventh round.
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Then you had kind of a football-style tackle there.
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What was going through your mind in that moment?
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Nah, because Brokow, he liked to punch and hold.
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That's what he'd do.
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And just one time, he was just on my neck,
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so I get angry sometimes.
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So I just flipped him over.
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Was the holding that he was doing throughout this fight difficult for you to deal with?
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No, not really.
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I feel like I was beating him up like every round.
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Like what really made me pick it up was like he caught me with one good shot.
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I ain't gonna lie.
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He caught me with one good shot and I'm like,
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nah, I'm about to beat you up now.
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You ain't getting nothing.
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That was off.
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You told us this week that you were the one
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that insisted this fight be a 12 round fight because you're a 12 round fighter.
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Seemed like you were doing your best work in that 11th and 12th round.
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Was that the reason you wanted this fight to go 12?
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Um, no, I wouldn't say that's the reason.
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I just, I'm a 12 round fighter and each fighter gave me the opportunity to go 12.
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You know, I'm still new to this.
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That was literally my first time going 12 rounds.
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You know what I'm saying?
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But thank God that I got the victory, and I finished.
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I feel like he's stronger than I started.
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Did you feel like you were close to getting him out of there in the 12th round?
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I feel like 11 to 12 for sure I heard him with.
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I don't know what I heard him with.
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I was just throwing shots, and I heard him.
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I just kept hearing everybody say, you heard him.
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So I just kept going.
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But 12 rounds for sure,
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I seen that he was hurt.
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But he crafty.
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He's not easy to stop.
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But I got really a unanimous decision.
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So, again, that's all that matters.
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Title of this fight was Unfinished Business.
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You made it clear all week you thought the business was finished with Albright.
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Was it hard to get motivated for this fight,
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for this camp, to get ready to come in?
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I mean, honestly, yes, it really was.
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I wanted to fight the people like Oscar Dorte.
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I wanted to fight people like Devin Haney.
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I was on the phone with Lamont Roach,
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so I'm calling out these other guys to make a bigger fight for my legacy.
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But top-ranking assistant, I fought Na'iel Albright, so they got it.
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Do you feel like this closes the chapter with him now?
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Oh, yeah, for sure.
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When it comes to Keyshawn,
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you know what I'm saying?
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I'm not fighting him no more.
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There's no reason for me to fight him.
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I wish him luck, though.
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I wish him back safe to Philly.
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I'm glad he accepted the fight
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and he came out he had a hell of a performance
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a crowd was into it the whole entire fight It was an interesting fight
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You know shouts out the night year man man good luck
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on the rest of your career You're now man with options You'll probably be ordered to face lindolfo delgado for
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that vacant ibf 140 pound title You've also been calling out some big names
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that are up there in the 147 pound division What path do you think you want to take man?
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I probably go 147.
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I go a lot all this make it waste of But it ain't for me.
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Like, as y'all can see,
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I ain't good at making weight.
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But I just know how to fight.
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You know what I'm saying?
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So I don't know.
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We'll go back to the drawing boards.
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I talk to my coaches about that.
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But either way, it's going to be BTA in whatever weight class I go to.
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Did you feel, Keyshawn, did you feel like you said you'd know after this fight if you could stay at 140?
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Do you feel like you figured some stuff out?
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Staying at 140?
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Do you feel like you said after this fight you would know if you can stay at 140,
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how you felt there?
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Did you figure some stuff out there?
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No, not yet.
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We'll figure it out after we go back and watch tape.
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You know what I'm saying?
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We talk about everything, but either way,
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140, 147, I'm there, man.
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But before we go, I want to say thank you Norfolk for coming out, man.
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I appreciate y'all showing out.
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I heard y'all air around.
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I hope y'all enjoyed the show, man.
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You know what I'm saying?
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Keyshawn's going to be back again this year.
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So make sure y'all tune in on the Davis Brothers.
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Hey, clap it up for the Davis Brothers, though.
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All the brothers.
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Oh, yeah, shout out to my Davis sisters, too.
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My sisters sung for me before we came out.
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Hey, man, it was another DB3 show, man.
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We showed out tonight.
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All God be the glory.
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Congratulations, Keyshawn.
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Thank you, thank you.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This post-fight interview with Keyshawn Davis provides an excellent opportunity for english speaking practice. The context of a sports interview is dynamic and engaging, making it more relatable for learners who enjoy sports or competition. By listening and repeating Keyshawn's responses, learners can not only improve their pronunciation but also gain confidence in using conversational English in high-pressure situations. Engaging with real-life dialogues, especially in a lively context like this, can significantly enhance your speaking skills as you mimic his intonation and rhythm, helping you to develop a more natural flow in your speech.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In this interview, several key structures can enhance your understanding and use of English in conversation:

  • Expressing gratitude: "Thank you, Jesus. Thank you, God, for giving me this victory." This structure is essential for expressing appreciation in both formal and informal settings.
  • Past vs. present tense: "That was literally my first time going 12 rounds." Notice how the past is referenced to explain experiences, an important grammatical aspect for narrating personal stories.
  • Describing feelings with action verbs: "I felt amazing, man." Use of the verb “felt” provides insights into emotional expressions, which are vital for interpersonal connections.
  • Using qualifiers: "Honestly, that was 2023, man." The use of “honestly” adds an informal tone and expresses sincerity, which is a common conversational element.

By practicing these structures in context, you can better learn how to communicate your emotions and thoughts effectively in English.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While watching the video, pay attention to certain tricky words and phrases that may pose challenges due to their pronunciation or intonation patterns:

  • Clever phrases: "crafty fighter" may sound quick, so focus on emphasizing the 'c' sounds.
  • Colloquial expressions: Keyshawn’s use of “got it” as a phrasal verb can be pronounced rapidly. Practicing this can help with sounding more fluent.
  • Different accents: Note the American English accent, especially the stress in words like "victory" and "decision." Emulating these can enhance your shadow speech accuracy.

By addressing these pronunciation challenges, you’ll improve your clarity and become more confident when speaking. Incorporating insights from this interview into your practice on our shadowing site will allow you to learn English with YouTube efficiently.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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