British rival Kevin Mitchell and European champion John Murray are ready to fight with us.The two are set in London on Saturday, July 9 alongside Mancunian Murray (31-0 18KOs) looking to protect the longest unbeaten run in British boxing and he sees Mitchell as the previous hurdle in his quest to challenge for a world title.
Meanwhile, Essex man Mitchell (31-1 23KOs) back on track after Australia's Michael Katsidis, 12 rounds in about three months ago to stop him last time out for the first time is getting beaten.
Both the 2 April was due to, but that Mitchell "politics" as it is said was canceled after, but has now resolved all differences and go forward at the end of war Has been appointed for.
Murray said, "I thought Mitchell had bottled it once and for all when he turned down the opportunity to fight me earlier this year".
"But I am glad we finally have a date as this fight has been a long time coming. Apart from a world title, this is the only meaningful challenge left for me in the UK."
Dagenham's Mitchell, himself a former British and Commonwealth Champion, claims he will be Murray's biggest test.
He said, "Murray's done well but he hasn't faced me yet and, if he had, we wouldn't keep hearing about his unbeaten record".
"I was 31-0 too with more stoppages than him until I lost out in my 32nd fight which he will too.
"Personally, I am over the moon that the fight is taking place in London so I can show my legions of fans that last year was a one off an Kevin Mitchell is back."
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