Boxing: Davies debut is put on hold.

BOXING: Rhys Davies

For other people named Rhys Davies, see Rhys Davies (disambiguation).

Rhys Davies (November 9, 1901 – August 21, 1978) (born Vivian Rees Davies) was a Welsh novelist and short story writer, who wrote in the English language. will have to wait to make his professional debut.

The 24 year-old Coventry light-heavyweight was set to box in Nottingham tonight, but no opponent could be found.

Davies, the Welsh ABA champion, now expects to box in Birmingham on May 30."I'm sorry to all my supporters who bought tickets," he said, "but these things happen in boxing.

"I was devastated dev·as·tate
tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates
1. To lay waste; destroy.

2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. when I heard the news, but I'm going to learn from it and put on a great show when I make my debut."

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Publication:	Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
Date:	May 2, 2008
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