D.C. Knockout Artist Scooter Davis Signs Promotional Contract with Top Rank

LAS VEGAS (Sept. 17, 2025) — Lightweight knockout artist Scooter Davis, the latest mega-talent to emerge from Washington, D.C., has signed a long-term promotional contract with Top Rank. 

The 23-year-old Davis trains with Barry Hunter at the world-renowned Headbangers Boxing Gym, a capital city landmark that has developed generations of world champions and contenders. 

“When I saw Scooter fight up close, it was clear that I was watching a future world champion. He is an exceptionally nice young man, but when he steps in the ring, he has a real mean streak,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “Mark my words: Scooter Davis will be the next superstar from Washington, D.C.”

“This is a testament to my hard work and God's plan for me. People weren’t knocking down my door to sign me when I turned pro, but I trusted the process,” Davis said. “The fact that Top Rank saw something in me means so much. I’m ready to do my thing and show the world what I’m about.”

Davis (8-0, 8 KOs) turned pro in early 2023 after going 158-17 as an amateur. He’s sparred with a host of elite professionals at Headbangers, including Gervonta “Tank” Davis, Stephen Fulton, Lamont Peterson, Shawn Porter, and Isaac Dogboe. Davis tallied five first-round knockouts in his first six fights before an eye-opening second-round KO over Naheem Parker on the Abdullah Mason-Jeremia Nakathila undercard in June. Earlier this month, he knocked out Leandro Damian Medina in two rounds in front of a spirited hometown crowd at CareFirst Arena.

Davis is managed by his father, Deric, who coached him in Pop Warner football as a youngster before the duo turned their full attention to the fight game. They hope to follow in the footsteps of current and past D.C. boxing luminaries such as Peterson, Lamont Roach Jr., and Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, all of whom won world titles and brought championship boxing events to the city.

Davis said, “The city is family. They supported me throughout my amateur career. As I continue to win, they continue to invest their time in me. It fuels me to put on a show for my city. They have a real one, and I will do things the right way.”