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Sam Eggington is hoping to resume his success story with hometown win over Frankie Gavin

Last Updated: 19/10/16 2:42pm

Sam Eggington faces Frankie Gavin on Saturday night and local bragging rights are very much at stake
Sam Eggington faces Frankie Gavin on Saturday night and local bragging rights are very much at stake

Sam Eggington will be hoping to resume his remarkable success story with a hometown win over Frankie Gavin this Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

The 23-year-old has emerged as one of Britain's most exciting welterweights during a whirlwind two-year spell and will be targeting a career best win over fellow Brummie Gavin this weekend in Birmingham.

In 2014, Eggington entered the Prizefighter tournament for a second time after an upset win over Dave Ryan, but he was cruelly denied a place in the final after a contentious split-decision defeat to eventual winner Johnny Coyle.

His all-action style caught the eye of promoter Eddie Hearn, who rewarded 'The Savage' with a contract, and Eggington repaid his faith with a string of entertaining wins.     

After halting the dangerous Denton Vassell, Eggington defeated Dale Foot to add the British belt to his Commonwealth title, although his reign was ended by a points loss to Bradley Skeete in March.

Eggington can pave the way for more major fights if he comes through a crucial clash with Gavin, and is determined to deliver another dramatic win in front of his local fans.

Click on the video above to see Sam Eggington's success story. 

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