British super bantamweight champion Dennis McCann predicts that Liam Davies will successfully retain his world title against Shabaz Masoud next month.
Davies, the IBO belt holder, fights Masoud on July 20, a week before McCann’s European title fight against Ionut Balut. Both are talented British contenders, and McCann concedes that the champion is top of the pile among UK fighters in the division.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud.
When is Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud?
Date: Saturday, July 20.
Time: At 02:00 PM ET
The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday 20th July 2024. Ringwalks are expected to take place at around 22.30 BST. it takes place at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England.
“In my head, I have done Shabaz a favour”
“He gets a little run out fight and then he has the big dog, we are just waiting on a new date now.
“I would like him to get a good knockout the first combination, like ten, ten. His last fight wasn’t great.
“I wish him all the best in this. I hope he looks good and then, unfortunately, he has got me.”
“I picked up a virus. I thought after a week I would be alright but it just went on.
“After about nine days I thought something wasn’t right and went to hospital. They put me on antibiotics and told me I needed to rest. It just put me too far behind with the training.”
“Listen, Liam Davies is the top of the bunch at the moment. He’s proved it. Let’s get that right.”
“My time is coming. I’m getting the experience behind me and I’ve got a good team. That’s what I’ve needed all this time. I definitely think that over the next 12 to 15 months I’ll prove I’m the best one.”
“Unfortunately the fight has been pushed back,”
“Waiting to confirm the new date. Anyone who purchased a ticket can get a refund or can still go to the show as my little brother will still be fighting on the show in Birmingham.”
“[Davies] has surprised me, I have to be honest. I think he’ll do a job on Shabaz Masoud. I don’t know if I’m sold on him. He’s doing well and had some great wins, but I think Davies will maybe stop him.”
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