Boxing
Liam Davies vs Nathaniel Collins: Davies to grind out a decision at 11/8
Liam Davies puts his European and WBO Intercontinental featherweight titles on the line against Nathaniel Collins.
Taking place at Birmingham’s BP Pulse LIVE on Saturday night, and William Hill News are here with everything you need to know.
Fight Details
- Date: Saturday 26th September 2026
- Venue: bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham
- Titles: European & WBO Intercontinental Featherweight
Bout Betting
- Liam Davies – 1/3
- Draw – 14/1
- Nathaniel Collins – 9/4
Liam Davies heads into Birmingham as the clear favourite after an impressive run of form that has seen him claim both the European and WBO Intercontinental featherweight titles. The 30-year-old Telford man comes into the contest with an 18-1 record, including nine wins inside the distance, and most recently stopped Francesco Grandelli to capture the vacant titles.
Standing in his way is Nathaniel Collins, who arrives with a 17-1-1 record and eight knockouts. The Scottish southpaw suffered the first defeat of his professional career in April, losing a split decision to Cristobal Lorente, and will be looking to bounce back by taking the titles from Davies in Birmingham.
What To Expect
Davies has the edge in the outright market and there is a strong case for the champion to make that advantage count, but Collins has enough experience and durability to make this a competitive contest.
Davies has nine stoppages from his 18 wins, but Collins has only been stopped once in his professional career and has shown that he can go deep into fights. The Scottish southpaw’s ability to box at range and make Davies work for rounds could make this a more measured contest than the 1/3 price on the favourite might suggest.
The fight to go the distance is priced at 4/6, while it is 11/10 for the fight not to go the distance. Given the records of both men and the importance of the titles on the line, there is a compelling argument that this could develop into a 12-round battle.
Davies’ technical ability and experience at championship level should ultimately see him do enough to retain his belts, but Collins’ toughness could force him to work all the way to the final bell.
Our Prediction: Liam Davies To Win By Decision or Technical Decision – 11/8
Alternative Markets
For punters looking beyond the straight bout betting market, the method-of-victory prices provide an interesting insight into how this fight could play out.
Davies is 13/8 to win by KO, TKO or DQ, but his decision price of 11/8 looks more appealing given the durability Collins has shown throughout his career. With Collins having lost his only professional fight by split decision, rather than stoppage, there is evidence to suggest he can make Davies work for the win.
For those backing the underdog, Collins is 9/2 to win by decision or technical decision, while his price to win inside the distance is 6/1. His best route to victory would likely involve using his southpaw style and boxing ability to disrupt Davies over the full distance.
The 4/6 price for the fight to go the distance also stands out, while 11/10 is available for the contest to end inside the scheduled distance.
Prices accurate at the times of writing – odds subject to change
