Liam Davies (boxer) explained

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.^[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

	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, Time	Date	Location	Notes
17	Loss	16–1	Shabaz Masoud	SD	12	2 Nov 2024
16	Win	16–0	Erik Robles	TKO	2 (12),	16 Mar 2024
15	Win	15–0	Vincenzo La Femina	TKO	5 (12),	19 Nov 2023
14	Win	14–0	Jason Cunningham	TKO	1 (12),	29 Jul 2023
13	Win	13–0	Ionuț Baluta	UD	12	19 Nov 2022
12	Win	12–0	Marc Leach	UD	12	11 Jun 2022
11	Win	11–0	Dixon Flores	UD	10	9 Oct 2021
10	Win	10–0	Raymond Commey	TKO	2 (8),	28 Aug 2021
9	Win	9–0	Stefan Slavchev	TKO	2 (6),	5 Jun 2021
8	Win	8–0	Sean Cairns	RTD	6 (10),	21 Nov 2020
7	Win	7–0	Brett Fidoe	PTS	4	14 Feb 2020
6	Win	6–0	Stefan Nicolae	PTS	6	7 Dec 2019
5	Win	5–0	Jose Aguilar	KO	4 (6),	28 Sep 2019
4	Win	4–0	Edward Bjorklund	PTS	4	21 Jun 2019
3	Win	3–0	Pablo Narvaez	TKO	2 (4),	11 May 2019
2	Win	2–0	Stefan Slavchev	PTS	4	16 Feb 2019
1	Win	1–0	Khvicha Gigolashvili	PTS	4	9 Dec 2018

Notes and References

1. Web site: BoxRec: Liam Davies' amateur boxing record . boxrec.com . 17 March 2024.
2. Web site: Lewis . Ron . Liam Davies claims English title . boxingscene.com . 2020-11-21 . 2023-11-02.
3. Web site: Telford boxer Liam Davies toasts title win with burger . bbc.co.uk . 2021-10-11 . 2023-11-02.
4. Web site: Mark Elliott . Mark . Liam Davies defeats Ionut Balus in Telford to win vacant European belt . bbc.com . 2022-11-20 . 2023-11-02.
5. Web site: Worsell . Elliot . Davies puts his British and European titles on the line against Cunningham on Telford . boxingnewsonline.net . 2023-07-29 . 2023-11-02.
6. Web site: Taylor . Declan . Liam davies destroys Jason Cunningham in one round . boxingscene.com . 2023-07-29 . 2023-11-02.
7. Web site: The Editorial Team . Liam Davies blows away Jason Cunningham inside first round to defend European super bantamweight belt . eurosport.com . 2023-07-30 . 2023-11-02.
8. Web site: Wheeler . Dan . Elliott . Mark . Liam Davies: European super bantamweight champion targeting world title in Japan . bbc.com . 15 November 2023 . 17 March 2024.
9. Web site: Donovan . Jake . Liam Davies Climbs Off Deck, Twice Floors Vincenzo La Femina In 5th Round Stoppage . boxingscene.com . 18 November 2023 . 17 March 2024.
10. Web site: Wainwright . Anson . Liam Davies Eager To Put Himself To The Test Against Erik Robles . ringtv.com . 12 March 2024 . 17 March 2024.
11. Web site: Evans . John . Superb Liam Davies Steamrolls Erik Robles In Two Rounds . boxingscene.com . 16 March 2024 . 17 March 2024.
12. Web site: Shabaz Masoud beats Liam Davies on a split decision take the IBO super bantamweight belt. TNT Sports. 3 November 2024.
13. Web site: Razor-sharp Shabaz Masoud upsets Liam Davies in Birmingham. Boxing Scene. 3 November 2024.
14. Web site: Shabaz Masoud scores upset split decision win over Liam Davies. The Ring. 3 November 2024.
15. Web site: 'More to come' vows Shabaz after beating Davies. BBC Sport. 3 November 2024.