Liam Walsh to challenge Gervonta Davis for IBF super-featherweight world title in London

    IBF officials have confirmed Walsh who is currently a British, Commonwealth and WBO European will challenge champion Gervonta Davis for the IBF super-featherweight world title on Saturday 20th May at London's Copperbox Arena.

    Walsh, 30, is unbeaten in his 21 professional fights.

     

    Davis, 22, is also unbeaten, having won 16 of his 17 bouts by knockout.

    More from Sport

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.

    • Remix Saturdays Remix Saturdays

      Every Saturday evening we turn to remixes of hit songs to get you in the Saturday night party mood! Every Saturday between 5pm - 8pm