The Anticipated McCann vs. McGrail Clash Approaches
Liam Davies isn’t certain who will come out on top in the highly-anticipated clash between Dennis McCann and Peter McGrail on December 21, but he has made it clear who he’s rooting for. McCann will be defending his British and European super bantamweight titles in this undercard fight of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 event in Riyadh.
The boxing community has been buzzing ever since this 122lbs bout was announced. Whoever emerges victorious may face Liam Davies next; the 28-year-old will return to the ring on November 2 in Birmingham for his first IBO title defense against Shabaz Masoud. Davies claimed the belt in his last bout, stopping Erik Robles Ayala in the second round and showcasing impressive punching power and potential to contend for a world title.
Davies’ Vision for Future Title Bouts
Former EBU super bantamweight champion Liam Davies has his sights set on a world title shot in 2025. If undisputed champion Naoya Inoue vacates his titles to move up to featherweight, it could create an opportunity for Davies and the winner of the McCann vs. McGrail fight to vie for a vacant belt. “I think it’s a brilliant fight,” Davies told Boxing News. “I really believe this will be an amazing matchup. It’s definitely 50-50.”
Davies noted that he and McCann are both Queensberry fighters (while McGrail is promoted by Matchroom), making it easier to set up a world title fight if the opportunity arises. “I really like Dennis,” he said. “I have nothing against anyone. We’re all chasing the same dream. I’ll definitely be cheering for McCann in this one.”
Although Davies refrains from picking a clear winner, he has expressed his support for McCann while emphasizing the exciting and evenly-matched nature of this bout, where both fighters deserve their chance to shine.
