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Davies boxing career began on 1 June 2002, at the M.E.N. Arena when he was defeated by journeyman Steve Gethin by technical knock-out in the second round.
Davies boxing career began on 1 June 2002, at the M.E.N. Arena when he was defeated by journeyman Steve Gethin by technical knock-out in the second round.
He is a former holder of the BBBofC British bantamweight title. Early professional career
Davies did not fight at all in 2003 and in 2004 only fought once, winning against Furhan Rafiq. One more solitary fight in 2005 resulted in a second career loss for him, stopped in the fourth round at York Hall by Rocky Dean.
Edmonds came into the contest with a record of 10-2 against Davies 8-2-1.
The title had been vacated by Ian Napa following a victory over Carmelo Ballone which saw him lift the European title. Davies eventually defeated Edmonds after knocking him down three times in the seventh round.
The fight was televised on Friday Fight Night on Sky Sports. Comeback
The fight did not hear the bell at the end of the first round, when following two knockdowns the referee ruled it off handing victory to Davies.
Despite never defending the title, Davies embarked upon a five fight unbeaten run.