UNBEATEN super-middleweight prospect Frankie Davey looks to prove that he is far more than a ‘social media boxer.’
Training at the renowned Ben Davison Performance Centre, the 24-year-old has already forged the building blocks of his promising career as a professional.
But without an extensive amateur pedigree, he is well aware of the fact that, in the paid ranks, there is still plenty of experience to be gained.
What separates him from other fighters on the small hall boxing scene, though, is his flourishing presence across an array of social platforms.
Documenting his life both in and out of the ring, Davey, 8-0-1 (2 KOs), has built a strong army of supporters on Tik Tok, where he boasts nearly 350,000 followers, and YouTube in particular.
Even non boxing fans are captivated by his expertly-edited videos, with each of which offering insights into his training and nutrition.
But now, ‘Ace’ is determined to showcase his mettle in the ring, hoping that his upcoming showdown with John Harding Jr will earn him ample credibility in the boxing world.
“I’m mostly known for social media, which is a blessing and a curse,” Davey told Boxing News.
“I think it’s good because, nowadays, there’s a lot of importance to building your brand and social media presence.
“However, you also get that stigma of, ‘oh, he’s a social media boxer.’ This fight [against Harding] is important for me to break out of that and actually put myself onto the boxing scene.
His assignment against the former English title challenger will take place on April 19, with the pair headlining a card at the iconic York Hall in London, England.
Harding, to his credit, has only ever lost to Jack Cullen and Linus Udofia – two solid domestic operators – and Oliver Zaren, an unbeaten prospect residing in Denmark.
Nevertheless, Davey firmly believes that his first acid test has arrived at the perfect time, with aspirations to become a British champion, and indeed test himself beyond that level, remaining at the forefront of his mind.
“I remember watching [Harding’s] fight against Jack Cullen [in 2019], so it’s a bit surreal for me to be fighting someone who I watched on the TV all those years ago,” he added.
“This is a big opportunity for me, but it’s one that is very needed. I’m at a stage in my career where I’ve had nine fights and have kind of served my apprenticeship.
“It’s no secret that I didn’t have a big amateur career. But with the gym that I’m at, and the experience I’ve gained there, this is the test I need.”
