Sam Eggington back in Brum with the belts
Stourbridge's Sam Eggington will defend his British and Commonwealth titles for a second time in Birmingham against new foe Bradley Skeete.
He puts up his belts with Skeete getting his second crack at the straps at the Genting Arena on Saturday March 5,
Promoter Eddie Hearn won the purse bids to stage the contest under his Matchroom Boxing banner, with Skeete guided by Frank Warren.
Eggington climbed off the canvas in the second round to retain his crowns at the Barclaycard Arena by outpointing Dale Evans last October.
The 22-year-old is now looking to within one fight of a Lonsdale belt, with his final test likely to be vacated champion Frankie Gavin.
Skeete's only pro defeat came to Gavin for the same honours in November 2014, but he's since rebuilt his career with four straight wins.
The Londoner's WBO European title won't be on the line, though, nor will Eggington's WBC International Silver strap on fight night.
Skeete, 22, and Eggington could have met two years ago when 'the Savage' wanted his English crown, but now the 22-year-old is the man to beat.
Essington's Ben Wilkes is the only fighter from this side of the West Midlands confirmed for the under-card and faces a tough test, too.
He's been paired in a 10-round final eliminator for Lewis Taylor's English middleweight title against Peterborough's puncher Cello Renda.
Renda, 30, has twice reached the Prizefighter final and challenged for the English belt and was one half of the famous 'double knockdown' with Paul Samuels in 2009.
The bang-or-be-banged merchant is battle hardened from 40 pro contests and has 27 wins, with 12 by stoppage, with 11 losses and two draws.
Wilkes, who has never been past six rounds, spent five years out of the sport before returning this year but has 10 wins, with just one defeat.
The 29-year-old admits he's the underdog but feels he can snuff out the threat of 'Dangerous' and shuffle into position for the national crown.
He said: "He's a big name and it's a fight I fancied, wherever it took place. To have it on such a big bill is a bonus, really, and I want to shine.
"On paper, even to those who know boxing, it looks like an easy night's work for him, but I wouldn't be in there if I didn't think I could win.
"I know about his power and I'm not stupid enough to stand and have a row with him. He can hurt you, so I'll need to be at the top of my game.
"All the pressure is on him. If he beats me, it's the expected result and, if he loses, he'll be back to the drawing board.
"I want to test what he's got left. If I stick to my boxing skills, I shouldn't have any worries about being competitive."
Two other title fights are also on the bill, with Brummie Gamal Yafai challenging for Bobby Jenkinson's newly-won Commonwealth super bantamweight belt.
Older brother and reigning British super flyweight champion Kal Yafai will also feature, but his match has yet to be determined.
A battle of Birmingham will come for the Midlands lightweight crown, as Michael Rooney and Marcus Ffrench meet for the vacant strap.
Tickets have already become available for 'Matchroom Fight Pass' members priced at £40, £60, £100 and £150 VIP.
They go on general sale at midday tomorrow with the passes costing £40, £60 and £100 from www.theticketfactory.com. The VIP upgrades can be bought exclusively at www.matchroomboxing.com.
