Frankie Gavin had already been ruled out

Gavin was ordered to come in at least 2lb overweight on safety grounds for tomorrow night's grudge match at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham, writes Craig Birch.

The reason for this came from the British Boxing Board of Control conducting their latest check weigh-in, which also have their limits, earlier this week.

They found 'Funtime Frankie' to be 6lb over the specified 147lb and were concerned about him shedding excessive pounds before today's final weigh-in.

In a post on social media, Gavin said: "I would have made weight no problem, but the board wouldn't let me lose 6lb in 28 hours. It is what it is, the fight will still happen. I can't wait."

He came in at 149lb 7oz, despite being naked with a coat covering his modesty, while his opponent was actually slightly underweight at 146lb 3oz.

That ruled him out of competing for the belt but they agreed the contest could continue, with Eggington's agreement, at a catchweight.

Eggington mocked his rival at their head-to-head confrontation after tipping the scales, slapping his own stomach as a salute.

Only 'the Savage' can win the strap, regardless of the result. He could also receive some of Gavin's purse as a penalty.

Weight issues have previously plagued Britain's only ever male world amateur champion, right back to his days as an unpaid prospect.

Gavin famously missed the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, when it became clear he wouldn't make the weight. He turned pro shortly afterwards.

This weekend's West Midlands derby will go ahead, though, with Stourbridge's Eggington and Birmingham's Gavin cleared to settle the score.

A healthy attendance and Sky Sports viewers will look on live to watch a fight that has been in the pipeline for a year.

They were due to clash at the same venue on 17 October of last year, but Gavin withdrew with injury at two weeks notice, citing a passing car had run over his foot.

They headline a card packed with title fights, the most eye-catching another WBC International clash at middleweight between Craig Cunningham and Anthony Ogogo.

Cunningham, who lives in Oldbury, will be looking to take the strap and the scalp of Ogogo, an Olympic bronze medallist and undefeated pro.

British super flyweight champion Kal Yafai is a late addition to the line-up for an eight-rounder, against Nicaraguan-born Spaniard Johnson Tellez.

Young brother Gamal Yafai was ruled out of defending his Commonwealth super bantamweight title against English boss Sean Davis through injury.

Davis will instead go for WBC International honours, jostling with late call-up Paul Economides for the vacant crown.

Two English titles will also be contested with a rematch for Don Broadhurst and Louis Norman, who drew for the flyweight crown. They now chase national prestige at super fly.

Midlands lightweight champion Marcus Ffrench could upgrade his standing if he can beat Central area counterpart Robbie Barrett for the division's English honours.

Midlands light welter titlist Andy Keates will also make his first area defence against highly-rated prospect Jordan Cooke, a match that has been months in the making.

Halesowen's Lennox Clarke also features in a six-rounder, pitting the power that has scored three swift TKOs from his last four fights, against the never-stopped Adam Jones.

Further support bouts that complete the card will provide action for Brian Rose, Ryan Kelly, Cori Gibbs, Sam Bowen and Joe Sherriff.

Tickets are still available priced at £40, £60 and £100 from www.barclaycardarena.co.uk or by calling 0844 338 8000. They are also on hand to purchase from the venue's Box Office.

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