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Former European champions Darren Barker and Kerry Hope will clash on December 8

Image: Darren Barker makes his comeback following a year out through injury (Pic - leighdawneyphotography.com)

Darren Barker will take on former European champion Kerry Hope on his belated return to the ring on December 8.

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The 'Christmas Cracker' bill will also feature the return of English middleweight champion Erick Ochieng and the unbeaten John Ryder, who takes on Albania-born Kreshnik Qato also for the English bauble. "Erick is someone who we're finding very difficult to get these big fights for because no-one wants to fight him, but we will get there," added Hearn. "Jamie Cox is the Commonwealth champion and we've written to Simon Block to view our disapointment into how inactive Jamie's been. "If not it may be time to bring over and international name and fight for an inter-continental title. It's time for Erick to really step up." The evening is headlined by the return of Lee Purdy, who takes on Kell Brook victim Carson Jones in a fight for the IBF international welterweight belt.

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