September 15, 2015 Blackpool boxer RP Davies spoke of his huge relief after winning his comeback bout against Kieron Gray at The Village in the resort. It was Davies’ first bout since a shattering loss to William Warburton, which made him question whether he should go on. The 28-year-old, who won ever round against Telford boxer Gray, said, “It is a massive weight off my shoulders. It crossed my mind to give up boxing after I lost to Warburton and maybe had it not been for my dad (Mark) I would have packed in.” “I think I have learned from the mistakes I made against Warburton. I didn’t want an easy opponent and Gray is one tough guy, who has fought Anthony Ogogo and Prince Arron.” Davies came into the fight at a heaviest-ever 11st 8lb, but believes he will compete at light-middleweight in future. “I am in the sport to prove to myself that I can achieve something. I genuinely believe I will be able to win some kind of title.” As a result of this fight, Davies has moved into the top 30 rankings in the country. Source: Steve Simpson, Blackpool Gazette (14th September 2015)