Rob Hunt is not giving up on his title dreams

Stafford's Rob Hunt is refusing to give up hope of becoming a champion despite losing two title shots on his long journey as a professional so far.

He's back - watch Rob Hunt make a statement on his return to the ring in July by stopping durable veteran Jason Nesbitt inside three rounds.

The 28-year-old welterweight has eight years and 23 bouts worth of paid experience, but has fallen short on both occasions he has been in for a belt.

Last November's fifth count-out loss to Stourbridge's Steven Pearce, a crippling body shot doing the damage, for the International Masters crown left him facing an uncertain future.

But Hunt has been in this position before, like when his undefeated record went up in smoke after Ben Lawler put him down three times before stopping him for the British Masters title in 2010.

He rebounded then to get another chance and is determined to do the same now, having already come back with a bang with a third round TKO over Jason Nesbitt in July.

He credited original opponent Keith Sheen pulling him out for firing him up that night and he will get the chance to catch up with the Halesowen scrapper on Saturday night.

They finally lock horns at Bedworth Town Hall, with Hunt looking to take care of Sheen and carry on working his way back into title contention for a third time.

Defiant - Rob Hunt's been around eight years without winning a title but is adamant, one day, he will become a champion.

He said: "I'm looking forward to this one. I was due to fight him in July but he pulled out, which led to me stopping Jason.

"He's a short, stocky fighter, so he's made for me. It's another four rounder and I will be looking to step it back up after this one.

"I've said all along that I want to win a title of some sort – Midlands or Masters – and I'm working my way back up to be in a position to fight for another title.

"The time away gave me the chance to focus my mind and evaluate what I wanted to achieve.

"This will be my second fight back and, if I can get the win I know I'm capable of, it will push me forward for another shot at a belt."

Hunt will later see two fighters jostling for position in the upper echelons of the title picture.

Coventry's Troy James takes on Ronnie Clark in an eliminator for the British super featherweight crown at the top of the bill.

It's Clarke v Clark on the under-card as Halesowen's Lennox, the unbeaten super middleweight, steps through the ropes with Lincoln's Ryan.

Two Coventry debutants complete the card with light heavyweight Joe Sheriffe and super featherweight Jordan Cooke turning over, against Arnold Lydikaitis and Michael Stupart respectively.

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