Keyshawn Davis got his career back on track with a late stoppage over Jamaine Ortiz to underline his contender credentials remain intact at The Ring 6 on Saturday night.
The star made his debut at light-welterweight following last year's bizarre end to his tenure as WBO lightweight champion following a missed weight cut for his first defence.
At Madison Square Garden, Davis built a steady stream of pressure over a dozen bruising rounds against his foe, with the contest finally waved off in the dying seconds.
Now, he will bid to move himself into contention for a shot against a top operator, with Shakur Stevenson's headline victory over Teofimo Lopez further shaking up the division.
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