Telford's Liam Davies aiming to take the next step to world glory

Davies, who fights out of Donnington Boxing Club, has an undefeated 13-0 record and is ready to put some of the bad blood with Cunningham to rest with a victory.

He said: “I always want more. I’m pushing. I’m putting as much work in as I can, like I have nothing still, and I’ll reap the rewards.

“My plan is to get in there, do a quick job on him, and then fight again quicker than I have in the last couple of fights, which have had longer turnarounds.

“It’s not really about selling the fight because I don’t do it for anyone else, I do it for myself.

“I’ve disliked a few things he’s said and obviously he’s disliked a few things as well. On July 29 we get to have a straightener and see who has the last laugh!

“He doesn’t really get on my nerves, I just play the game with him. If anything, it’s motivating me, and I’ll have the last say on July 29 and that’s all that matters.

“I’m motivated and want it anyway, but he’s giving me that extra push in camp to make sure I do a number on him and back up everything I’ve said.”

Cunningham, who is six years older than Davies, has experience on his side with a record of 32-7.

But Davies is steadfast in his belief that he will beat any super-bantamweight on the planet and Cunningham will be another notch in his winning column.

“He’s a good opponent and hopefully I get my respect, as people tend to make excuses after I win,” Davies added.

“I hope he’s well prepared. He’s been there and done it, but it’s my time now. This is what I was always meant to do and any man with two arms, two legs and weighs in at 8st 10oz against me is in for a horrible night.

“I think I can beat them all, not just Jason. I believe this is my time. Some things are meant to be in life. From the generations, my granddad, my dad and now me – this was always meant to happen for one of us.

“I believe I was put here to do this and now I’m living out my potential. Cunningham is a good opponent, but I have to beat him to show I’m ready for a world title and that’s what I want to do in style.

“Whatever he can do, I can do better. I’m bigger, stronger, a better boxer. I don’t want to get too ahead of myself, but I believe I win this fight and then I want the Marlon Tapales fight or another big world title fight.

“I need to do the business in this one and the world titles will come.”

This fight will be the third consecutive bout where Davies will headline in his home town and the 27-year-old is grateful for the unwavering support.

He said: “It’s great to have shows in Telford. I’m sure in time to come I will look back and think these are great memories. I’m very blessed and want to say a big thank you to the people that get behind me. It will live with me forever, you can’t buy what I have at the moment.

“People are spending their hard-earned money to come watch me and it’s something that is priceless to me. I’m always very appreciative for that.”