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Liam Davies
Born	(1996-03-31) 31 March 1996 (age 28) Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, England
Statistics
Weight(s)	Bantamweight Super bantamweight
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Reach	182 cm (72 in)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	17
Wins	16
Wins by KO	8
Losses	1
Medal record Representing  England Men's Amateur boxing ABAE National Championships 2016 Liverpool Bantamweight 2018 London Bantamweight Box Cup 2017 Haringey Bantamweight

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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. Davies defeated Robles, whom he just steamrolled in two rounds, to prevail as the new IBO super bantamweight champion.

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.

Professional boxing record

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.

External links

• Boxing record for Liam Davies from BoxRec (registration required)

• 1996 births
• English boxers
• English male boxers
• Bantamweight boxers
• Super-bantamweight boxers
• Featherweight boxers
• Super-featherweight boxers
• Living people
• Sportspeople from Shropshire
• 21st-century English sportsmen