I'm a retired boxer and I'm ready to make history in Blackpool against a wrestling legend
After trading boxing gloves for wrestling boots, Blackpool’s Ryan Davies is set to make history at home in Blackpool.
In March, he will face TNA legend Frankie Kazarian in a PCW World Championship match, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a hometown star.
The match will take place on March 13-14.
Blackpool wrestling fans are in for a treat as local star Ryan Davies prepares for one of the biggest matches of his career and the biggest a hometown wrestler has faced in the town’s recent history.
Eight years ago, Davies retired from professional boxing due to injury. But his competitive drive and love of performing didn’t fade.
Wrestling gave him a new stage, combining the athleticism and discipline he learned in the ring with the drama and storytelling of professional wrestling.
Ryan Davies said: “I’ve always loved performing in front of a crowd. Wrestling allows me to channel that energy, push myself, and entertain people at the same time. It’s been an incredible journey.”
Since switching sports, Davies has climbed the ranks of the independent wrestling circuit across the UK, winning multiple titles along the way.
He’s even had brief stints with WWE, gaining invaluable experience at the highest level. But nothing excites him more than the chance to perform in his hometown.
In March, Davies will take on internationally renowned TNA star Frankie Kazarian for the PCW World Championship at Blackpool’s Latent Institute.
Kazarian, a multi-time world champion in the US, is widely regarded as a wrestling icon, making this a landmark event for Blackpool wrestling.
Davies said: “This is probably the most high-profile match a Blackpool wrestler has ever had in Blackpool.
“To compete for the PCW World Championship at home and potentially become the first local to hold it, is a dream come true. I’m proud of my roots and I want to bring this title back to Blackpool.”
Fans can expect world-class action, drama and a show that promises to put Blackpool firmly on the UK wrestling map.
For Davies, it’s about more than just winning, it’s about representing his hometown and inspiring the next generation of local talent.