Ipswich-born super-middleweight boxer Frankie Davey, of Onehouse, near Stowmarket, ready to make his mark in break-out fight at York Hall in London
An undefeated super-middleweight boxer from Suffolk is looking to put his name on the map as he gears up for his break-out fight later this month.
Frankie Davey, of Onehouse, near Stowmarket, is currently second only to heavyweight fighter Fabio Wardley in the list of top boxers in the county.
The 24-year-old, who was born and bred in Ipswich, fights out of the world-famous Ben Davidson Performance Centre in Harlow, Essex, with the likes of Anthony Joshua and Leigh Wood.
Following nine pro bouts, Davey remains undefeated and now goes into his 10th fight headlining a card at York Hall in London on April 19.
Davey, who undergoes 10 sessions a week, feels he is in a good place as he prepares to come up against John Harding Jr.
He said: “It is a bit cliche to say but it’s been a great camp so far and I feel stronger than ever.
“It's my first-ever 10-round camp so I’ve had to step up my training and I feel like I’m in a really good place right now.
“I’m hoping this fight will get my name on the map and I want to get it out there in the boxing world.”
Davey started boxing aged 15 and enjoyed his amateur career at Eastgate ABC in Rougham, near Bury St Edmunds.
Over the last few years, he has also built a strong social media presence, with more than 400,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram combined.
“When I first started boxing, it was purely for the love of the sport and as I grow older the love is still there and I want to win titles,” Davey said.
“Everything is on you and the work I put in is the reward. I want the British title as a bare minimum.
“A big motivator of mine is also setting up for my future family and I’ve built my personal brand a lot on social media which not many fighters have done.”
“I enjoy the business side of things too which helps to have as a back-up for what I do.”
Speaking on what it’s like to train with Anthony Joshua, Davey said: “He’s a really down to earth, polite and humble guy who’s always keen to learn.
“When we first met he was asking me questions about my training and products I use, and I was thinking I should be the one asking him the questions as he was a massive part of reviving British boxing and bringing it into the mainstream media again.”
Ahead of his fight at York Hall, Davey has thanked the people that watch his fights as well as those around him that support him, particularly his dad Kevin.
“I can’t do a lot of what I do without him and he’s honestly my number one supporter,” Davey said.
He added that he is welcoming sponsorship opportunities and he is eager for local companies to become part of his sponsorship team. Anyone interested in discussing should email: d17vey@icloud.com.
