Two domestic, unbeaten and local rivals clashing for a world title belt. You can't ask for more, boxing fans. The forthcoming Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud ring encounter looks set to be a thriller in Birmingham on Saturday, November 2. Liam Davies from Telford takes on fellow 28-year-old Shabaz Masoud, born in Rochdale (now fighting out of Stoke), for the IBO world super bantamweight belt.
Davies vs Masoud was initially planned for July but was postponed due to Davies' illness. Thankfully, we haven’t had to wait too long for the West Midlands rivals to reschedule their mouthwatering match-up. The friction and animosity between the pair has been evident, and we expect sparks to fly once the bell rings out for the first round in Birmingham this weekend.
Both men may come into the clash unbeaten, but current IBO super bantamweight title holder, Liam Davies, has the better record on paper and enters the ring as the warm favourite. It’s the same Birmingham ring where Davies emphatically stopped Mexico’s Erik Robles in the second round to clinch the IBO crown in March. The Telford scrapper has recorded TKO wins within the first half of his last three bouts.
Shabaz Masoud may have missed out on taking on Davies on July 20, but the Stoke sensation, nicknamed ‘Maverick’, still fought that night (an 8-round shutout success against journeyman Marvin Solano), so he has been more active recently out of the pair. While Davies’ last three fights totalled just eight rounds, Masoud clocked up 30 rounds in his previous three, and he’ll be well prepared for a lengthy scrap if that is what's required in Birmingham.
Let GOAL take you through all the info you need to know, including how to watch and stream Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud and all the other exciting fights that await on the Birmingham card.
When will Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud take place?
| Date | Saturday, November 2 |
| Location | bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham, UK |
| Start time | The TNT Sports show starts at 7 pm GMT |
| Main event ring walks | 10 pm GMT / 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT |
The two British fighters will clash in the ring at the bp Pulse LIVE in Birmingham. Boasting a flexible arena bowl, the venue can host both intimate functions seated at approximately 6000 as well as more significant events, with a capacity of nearly 16000. With over 100 shows per year, the bp pulse LIVE continues to provide world-class entertainment. Liam Davies and Shabaz Masoud are well accustomed to the Birmingham venue, having both recorded previous wins there, in its former guise as the Resorts World Arena.
How to watch and stream Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud
Whilst global coverage of the Davies vs Masoud fight is yet to be confirmed, the whole card from Birmingham will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK. You can live stream on discovery+ and watch via TNT Sports' TV channels on Sky, BT and Virgin Media platforms. Discovery+ Premium is £29.99 per month and available on a monthly rolling contract. This includes TNT Sports, Eurosport, and other entertainment channels. Existing BT broadband customers can access TNT Sports for £20 per month. The package consists of TNT Sports, Discovery+, and Eurosport.
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Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud Fight Card
| Weight class & Title | Fight |
|---|---|
| Super bantamweight (IBO world title) | Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud |
| Women’s super lightweight (interim WBC world title) | Chantelle Cameron vs Patricia Berghult |
| Welterweight (WBO European title) | Ekow Essuman vs Ben Vaughan |
| Light heavyweight (WBC International title) | Ezra Taylor vs Driton Isenaj |
| Welterweight | Eithan James vs Jermaine Osbourne-Edwards |
Liam Davies professional boxing stats
- Age: 28
- Height: 5' 10" / 177 cm
- Reach: 71.7" / 182 cm
- Total fights: 16
- Record: 16-0-0
- % wins by KO/TKO: 50
Shabaz Masoud professional boxing stats
- Age: 28
- Height: 5' 7" / 170 cm
- Reach: 71.0" / 180 cm
- Total fights: 13
- Record: 13-0-0
- % wins by KO/TKO: 31