Eggington mandatory for European title
Stourbridge's Sam Eggington is set to be handed his next big title opportunity after being made the mandatory challenger for the European welterweight belt.
Eggington hinted at the chance on social media as his promoter Eddie Hearn bids to secure the chance for him in the new year,
He took to Twitter to tell his fans: "Just had some brilliant news! The new year is gonna bring big fights and big title."
The European Boxing Union have already ordered new champion Ceferino Rodriguez to defend against 'the Savage' and revealed both parties are in "private negotiations."
Rodriguez, who is co-promoted by former two-weight world champion Sergio Martinez, claimed the vacant strap on December 2.
The 28-year-old defeated Frenchman Ahmed El Mousaoui on a points split decision in his homeland of Gran Canaria, Spain.
Hearn and his Matchroom Boxing team are hoping to get Eggington the fight on British soil, possibly even at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham. They plan to return there in the spring.
Eggington, 23, is back on track after claiming WBC International honours and the scalp of Brummie Frankie Gavin - a former European title challenger - by eighth round TKO in October.
The former British and Commonwealth titlist previously relinquished his belts when he was outpointed by Bradley Skeete in March.
Both fights took place in Birmingham, at the Genting Arena and Barclaycard respectively, with Box Office takings thought to be more favourable at the latter.
