Jamil Hussain is ready to unleash a volley in the Valleys and bag his first title.

The Bradford bantamweight faces unbeaten Welshman Matthew Edmonds at Newport on Saturday night, when the British Masters belt will be up for grabs.

Manager Chris Aston believes the ten-round distance will suit the hard-hitting Hussain down to the ground.

Aston said: "The longer distance is a bonus for us. Jamil is one of the biggest bantams I've seen and Edmonds won't be able to avoid him all that time.

"Jamil's got a big right hand and if he finds his target then the other kid will be in trouble.

"We've heard Edmonds is a come-forward, box fighter and we will expect him to keep walking towards Jamil.

"That's what we've prepared for but should it change then Jamil's prepared to use his left hand more and cut the ring off with a lot of jabbing."

Hussain is much better than his modest 3-2-2 professional slate suggests and gave Jason Booth a good battle over six rounds in his last ring appearance in February.

A win in Wales would propel him forward for a possible crack at the domestic title in a division not overflowing with serious contenders.

Aston said: "Training has gone well, Jamil's in good shape and his weight is about right. Obviously this is a big fight for him but he's not one to panic.

"Boxing away from home is not going to worry him. Edmonds looks younger and a size smaller than Jamil and if that's the case then I think you'll see the difference."