Bradford's Junior Witter, left, has landed himself a British light welterweight title eliminator early in the New Year.

British No 6 Witter will meet Birmingham's Malcolm Melvin at the Grundy Park Leisure Centre, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire on Saturday, January 23.

Melvin, who is ranked two positions lower is an experienced opponent, having had a previous attempt at the title but Witter believes he will be ready for the test.

He said: "It's a big chance for me and I feel in the mood to make the most of it."

Tickets for the promotion which starts at 7pm are available by ringing Steve Hirst on Bradford 480388.

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