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Warrington vs Brunker: Your one-stop preview of the Commonwealth featherweight title clash

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Image: Josh Warrington (L) defends his Commonwealth belt against Joel Brunker

Your one-stop preview of Josh Warrington's Commonwealth featherweight title defence against Joel Brunker, live on Sky Sports on Saturday.

Background

Josh Warrington is an unbeaten featherweight from Leeds chasing a world title clash with IBF world champion and fellow Briton Lee Selby. Joel Brunker, meanwhile, has a point to prove to British fight fans.

The 24-year-old Warrington has gathered a large following in his hometown and will enjoy their support when he takes on the Australian, who suffered his sole career defeat to Selby via ninth-round stoppage last October.

Tale of the tape: Josh Warrington v Joel Brunker
Image: Tale of the tape: Josh Warrington v Joel Brunker

With the home fighter desperate to record a victory that will resound through a packed division and Brunker bidding to make the Selby defeat seem like a bad night at the office, these two pressure fighters are expected to serve up entertainment when they clash.

What the fighters say:

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Josh Warrington expects a tough fight when he faces Joel Brunker

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Joel Brunker is looking to bounce back after his defeat to Lee Selby

What the experts say:

If Warrington is looking for that big world title fight against Selby, then he knows he'll need to make some kind of statement.
Glenn McCrory
I think that Warrington's work-rate is so high and with his confidence, belief and with the fans behind him, I can see him wearing him down.
Kell Brook
The one problem with Warrington is he doesn't carry any real power so you can't expect him to stop him but I am sure he will beat Brunker.
Carl Froch
I can see Josh starting well, getting away from him but as we go into the second half and they are both coming forward, the gap will close.
Jamie Moore

The weigh-in

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Image: Josh Warrington weighs in bang on the 9st featherweight limit

Warrington: 9st

Brunker: 8st 13lb 10oz

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The weigh-in passed without incident with both fighters looking in supreme condition. Warrington was bang on the featherweight limit with Brunker only six ounces lighter. The face-off was stern but respectful 

The time draws near...

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Josh Warrington is hoping to move a step closer to a world title shot

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