Gavin v Eggington: Preview of a must-win battle in Birmingham
Saturday 22 October 2016 22:28, UK
Your one-stop preview for Frankie Gavin's hometown fight with Sam Eggington in Birmingham on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Background
The two local rivals are desperate to avoid defeat in this must-win fight in front of their own fans at the Barclaycard Arena.
Gavin still holds world title ambitions, despite last year's sixth round stoppage defeat by IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook, while Eggington also cannot afford another setback after losing his British title in a points defeat to Bradley Skeete.
Both Midlands men have promised to produce a convincing victory, with bragging rights and even their careers at stake.
What Gavin says
What Eggington says
What the experts say
I know he was out-boxed by Bradley Skeete but he is a big, tall welterweight and a puncher that is always in the fight.
It's hard to see where Frankie goes if he doesn't win and that adds extra pressure, which will either bring the best out of him, or it could get to him.
This is last chance saloon. You lose a local derby, it's over and Frankie has to understand the danger in this fight.
I do think Frankie can still reach the potential we all thought he would, but he needs to start now by winning on Saturday.
The weigh-in
Frankie Gavin: 10st 9lbs 4 ounces (failed to make 10st 7lbs weltwerweight limit)
Sam Eggington: 10st 6lbs 5 ounces
The time draws near...
Watch Sam Eggington v Frankie Gavin live on Sky Sports 2, from 8pm on Saturday.
