Liam Davies (boxer)

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Liam Davies
Born (1996-03-31) 31 March 1996 (age 29)
Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, England
Statistics
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Super bantamweight
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Reach182 cm (72 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins17
Wins by KO8
Losses1
Medal record
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Men's Amateur boxing
ABAE National Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2016 LiverpoolBantamweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2018 LondonBantamweight
Box Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2017 HaringeyBantamweight

Liam Davies (born 31 March 1996) is a British professional boxer. He has held the International Boxing Organization (IBO) super-bantamweight title from March to November 2024. He is the current IBF intercontinental featherweight champion

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Amateur career

As an amateur, Davies won silver medals at the 2016 and 2018 ABAE National Championships, he also won on the Semi-finals of the 2017 Haringey Box Cup. [1]

Professional career

Early career

Liam Davies made his Professional debut against Georgian boxing veteran, Khvicha Gigolashvili, whom he defeated, in December 2018 at Holiday Inn, Birmingham. Davies also was signed to Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions.

Davies vs. Cairns

Liam Davies won his first title as he prevails against Sean Cairns via corner retirement for the vacant British bantamweight strap. [2]

Davies vs. Flores

A year after, Davis won the WBC International Silver (An Interim title for the WBC International title) super bantamweight title against Dixon Flores. [3]

Davies vs. Baluta

In June 2022, Davies defeated Marc Leach for the British super bantamweight title, which would make Davies hungry for more regional titles, and so he fought for the WBC International and the vacant European super bantamweight titles against Romanian boxer, Ionut Baluta and won decisively via unanimous decision. [4]

Davies vs. Cunningham

Later, Davies sought to defend 3 of his earned regional titles against worthy compatriot, Jason Cunningham, whilst Cunningham's WBO International title was also at stake, the match was set at Telford, Davies' hometown, on 29 July 2023 [5] at the match, Davies successfully made his hometown fans not only surprised, but also satisfied as he stunned Cunningham with an upsetting 1st round TKO. [6] [7]

Davies vs. La Femina

As not only, the English super bantamweight champion, not only the British super bantamweight champion but also the European champion, Davies hoped to go far east to take on the fierce and powerful Naoya Inoue for the super bantamweight titles, to get higher on the ranks, Davies defended his European championship against Italian challenger, Vincenzo La Femina on November 18, 2023, [8] Davies and La Femina had an entertaining third round, both tasting the canvas, however, Davies with his newfound power, was able to secure the victory via stoppage in the 5th round. [9]

Davies vs. Robles

Davies, keen to be challenged by a world champion, decided to test himself against former IBO super bantamweight champion, Erik Robles Ayala or Erik Robles for the vacant title, Robles once had on 16 March 2024, although the IBO title is a minor world title, it set Davies on higher peaks. [10] Davies defeated Robles, whom he just steamrolled in two rounds, to prevail as the new IBO super bantamweight champion. [11]

Davies vs. Masoud

Davies lost his title and unbeaten record to Shabaz Masoud on 2 November 2024 at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham. He was beaten via split decision with one judge favouring Davies 115-113 and the other two scoring it 115-113 and 116-112 for Masoud. [12] [13] [14] [15]

Professional boxing record

18 fights17 wins1 loss
By knockout80
By decision91
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
18Win17–1 Kurt Walker UD1210 May 2025 Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
17Loss16–1 Shabaz Masoud SD122 Nov 2024Resorts World Birmingham, Birmingham, EnglandLost IBO super bantamweight title
16Win16–0Erik RoblesTKO2 (12), 1:1716 Mar 2024 Resorts World Birmingham, Birmingham, EnglandWon vacant IBO super bantamweight title
15Win15–0Vincenzo La FeminaTKO5 (12), 2:5019 Nov 2023 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandRetained European super bantamweight title
14Win14–0 Jason Cunningham TKO1 (12), 2:4629 Jul 2023Telford International Centre, Telford, EnglandRetained British, WBC International and European super-bantamweight titles;
Won WBO International super-bantamweight title
13Win13–0Ionuț BalutaUD1219 Nov 2022Telford International Centre, Telford, EnglandWon WBC International and vacant European super-bantamweight titles
12Win12–0Marc LeachUD1211 Jun 2022Telford International Centre, Telford, EnglandWon British super-bantamweight title
11Win11–0 Dixon Flores UD109 Oct 2021Ultilita Arena, Birmingham, EnglandWon vacant WBC International Silver super-bantamweight title
10Win10–0Raymond CommeyTKO2 (8), 2:5228 Aug 2021 Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, England
9Win9–0Stefan SlavchevTKO2 (6), 1:015 Jun 2021Telford International Centre, Telford, England
8Win8–0Sean CairnsRTD6 (10), 3:0021 Nov 2020 Wembley Arena, Wembley, EnglandWon vacant English bantamweight title
7Win7–0Brett FidoePTS414 Feb 2020Bescot Stadium, Walsall, England
6Win6–0Stefan NicolaePTS67 Dec 2019 Bescot Stadium, Walsall, England
5Win5–0Jose AguilarKO4 (6), 2:3228 Sep 2019Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
4Win4–0Edward BjorklundPTS421 Jun 2019King's Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, England
3Win3–0Pablo NarvaezTKO2 (4), 1:0411 May 2019Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
2Win2–0Stefan SlavchevPTS416 Feb 2019 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
1Win1–0Khvicha GigolashviliPTS49 Dec 2018Holiday Inn Birmingham, Birmingham, England

References

  1. ↑ "BoxRec: Liam Davies' amateur boxing record". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  2. ↑ Lewis, Ron (21 November 2020). "Liam Davies claims English title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Telford boxer Liam Davies toasts title win with burger". bbc.co.uk. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. ↑ Mark Elliott, Mark (20 November 2022). "Liam Davies defeats Ionut Balus in Telford to win vacant European belt". bbc.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Worsell, Elliot (29 July 2023). "Davies puts his British and European titles on the line against Cunningham on Telford". boxingnewsonline.net. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  6. ↑ Taylor, Declan (29 July 2023). "Liam davies destroys Jason Cunningham in one round". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  7. ↑ The Editorial Team (30 July 2023). "Liam Davies blows away Jason Cunningham inside first round to defend European super bantamweight belt". eurosport.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Wheeler, Dan; Elliott, Mark (15 November 2023). "Liam Davies: European super bantamweight champion targeting world title in Japan". bbc.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  9. ↑ Donovan, Jake (18 November 2023). "Liam Davies Climbs Off Deck, Twice Floors Vincenzo La Femina In 5th Round Stoppage". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Wainwright, Anson (12 March 2024). "Liam Davies Eager To Put Himself To The Test Against Erik Robles". ringtv.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  11. ↑ Evans, John (16 March 2024). "Superb Liam Davies Steamrolls Erik Robles In Two Rounds". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  12. ↑ "Shabaz Masoud beats Liam Davies on a split decision take the IBO super bantamweight belt". TNT Sports. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "Razor-sharp Shabaz Masoud upsets Liam Davies in Birmingham". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "Shabaz Masoud scores upset split decision win over Liam Davies". The Ring. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  15. ↑ "'More to come' vows Shabaz after beating Davies". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
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