Davies title defence: the war of words…
Davies and Cunningham…the talking’s over, it’s time for action
WE’RE only hours away from the most important fight in Telford sensation Liam Davies’ professional career.
Tonight, before his legion of adoring fans at Telford International Centre, the super-bantam puts his European and British belts on the line against the wiry, tough and experienced Doncaster southpaw Jason Cunningham.
For Cunningham, it’s a chance to reclaim the belts he once owned. For the 33-year-old it’s the chance to renew his march towards world honours after suffering a shattering loss to thunderous punching South African Zolani Tete last year.
At his peak, Cunningham was good enough to drop Gamal Yafai three times and take his European title by way of a very clear points decision.
At his peak, Cunningham was good enough to hand Brad Foster, dubbed the wonderkid of British boxing, his first loss.
Davies, at 27, is, without doubt, on top of his game and, he insists, has yet to hit his peak.
He has shone in his 13 pro bouts and looked something very special in dominating Marc Leach for the Lonsdale Belt and dangerous Romanian Ionut Baluta for European honours.
Every win edges him closer to a world title shot.
Here, before the first bell rings, are the two gladiators’ comments.
Liam Davies
I am feeling a million dollars, everything has gone good, I feel like all the fights I’ve taken in my career so far have built me into this position. He wants to show he is No.1 super bantamweight, but I am No.1 and on tonight you are gonna see why because I’m going to do a number on him. He messaged me saying he was going to smash my head in and since I’ve seen him everything’s changed.
In a few days we will get to see whose head gets smashed in. I am going to take you out inside 12 rounds, you’re old, you’re weak and slow, man. You’re too small, you’re thin. Trust me, I know what is going to happen. I stand by everything I’ve said, it’s personal and I am going to settle it tonight.
Jason Cunningham
I have heard it all before about being written off and I have been in these four-belt fights before. Telford has become my second home since I have been with Queensberry but, obviously, I expect it to be a bit more hostile tonight.
I am very much looking forward to it, I’m excited to be back out again on the big stage, with it being TNT’s first show with Queensberry. So it is all good, main event, I am looking forward to a great fight to show why I am the No.1 super bantamweight with Queensberry.
It’s kind of been the Liam show and even this week I’ve just let him do what he does and enjoy building it up. It goes straight over my head, he can’t get under my skin. The talking is done and he can keep going on as much as he wants, It has proper put the fire in my belly, Telford is in for a great fight.