Monday 16 October 2017 23:55, UK
Frank Buglioni and Callum Johnson will clash for the British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles on the undercard of Anthony Joshua and Carlos Takam
Buglioni takes on unbeaten challenger and Commonwealth champion Johnson in the second defence of his British title at the iconic Principality Stadium, on Saturday, October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
'Wise Guy' won the title in dramatic fashion last year with a stoppage of Hosea Burton in the final minutes of their 2016 showdown and Buglioni, 28, has since successfully defended the title by outpointing game challenger Ricky Summers in July.
Commonwealth champion Johnson, unbeaten in 16 fights, is the mandatory challenger to the Londoner's title, but has not fought since claiming the Commonwealth title with a convincing stoppage of Willbeforce Shihepo a year ago.
Buglioni though is confident of victory and is hoping to take a huge step towards claiming the coveted Lonsdale belt for keeps.
He said: "It's another great show I'm on, I won the British title on the Joshua vs Molina undercard and now I'll win the Commonwealth title on the Joshua vs Takam undercard.
"Every bit of silverware I can grab along the way, I will do. The British and Commonwealth titles go together nicely.
"Callum is a good fighter. All of Joe Gallagher's stable are well rounded and fit. They come to win. Joe is a good coach, you've got take your hat off to him, he's produced a lot of world and British champions.
"It'll be my first time at the stadium, what an opportunity to be fighting in front of all those people. I love fighting up and down the UK. As an amateur I went all around the world fighting. As soon as I get in that squared circle, I feel at home. Regardless of where any fight is, I'm always ready to do damage.
"The fans can always expect exciting fights with me. Callum likes to come forward, he's a big puncher so he will be looking to plant his feet. He's a solid fighter but I've got too much for him.
"This mandatory has given me another opportunity to land another belt. We've got options moving forwards but winning the British title outright is still very much in my plans."
Johnson, 32, who secured a unique double by adding the Commonwealth belt to his 2010 Commonwealth Games gold, is assured that the scale of the occasion will bring out the best in him.
"To be on Joshua's undercard is massive," said Johnson. "I'm looking forward to being a part of the event, it'll be an honour to box on such a big stage.
"It's a well-renowned title, every fighter wants to win the British title along the way. To be fighting for it on such a high-profile card is an added bonus.
"I rate Frank highly. He's a strong, good fighter. He's shown in his last couple of fights he has a big heart and does everything well but I believe I just do everything that bit better than him. If I box to my ability, I'll take his title on the night.
"Neither one of us likes to take a step back. We won't have to go looking for each other. It'll be a fan-friendly fight and it's sure to be a tough night for both of us."
Watch Buglioni vs Johnson on the undercard of Joshua vs Takam, from the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
