Junior Witter is back in training - less than a week after conquering the world.

The new WBC light-welterweight champion returned to the gym yesterday after admitting he was bored stuck at home.

Witter said: "Training is what I do. I'm lost without going into the gym. I woke up Monday morning and then thought Right, what happens now?' It didn't feel the same without the normal routine of going out for a run.

"I must have spent 20 weeks preparing for the DeMarcus Corley fight and you can't just stop like that. I've got plenty of jobs to do around the house but I'm absolutely useless at DIY and all I could think about was getting back in the gym."

Witter's phone has been red hot since he conquered Corley, with offers and invitations flooding in from everywhere. He is expected to show off his belt in Bradford on Saturday with an appearance at Odsal for the Bulls game.

He said: "Everybody wants a piece of me. The battery on my phone used to go for weeks but it doesn't last a day now.

"It's a big difference in that respect and I have to pinch myself and think wow'. But I still feel the same person and when I look in the mirror I see Junior Witter, not the champion of the world.

"But it's nice to get that recognition at last. People were always quick to write me off and they would have done the same if I'd lost the fight."

Witter knows that his critics are still out there, despite his new-found fame.

After mixed reviews on last week's triumph, he will only win them over by chasing down the other big guns in the division - including the likes of Ricky Hatton.

"The Corley fight wasn't an exciting one but what do you expect with two counter-punchers, an out-and-out war?" he said. "I went in and controlled it, everything flowed and I landed all the big shots. I'd have loved a stoppage but I was happy with my performance.

"I'm still hungry and I want more now. I don't feel I've reached my full potential and there is lots more to be done.

"It's not just about winning the world title but I want to go on and prove I am the best light-welterweight. I want to beat the other champions and big names to show who's boss.

"The WBC title is the best in the world and that brings pressure with it. There are dangerous fighters out there that I still want to beat."

Witter intends to be an active champion. Plans to fight again before Christmas may be ambitious but he is already badgering his camp for a list of future opponents.

Former WBA belt holder Vivian Harris could be lined up as his first mandatory defence - and the Guyanan's banging style would suit Witter perfectly.

He added: "Harris had that awful fight with Carlos Maussa but, apart from that, has done everything right and come back with good wins. I'd be happy to face him and do it as soon as possible."