Josh Warrington and Stuart Hall set for career-defining fights in Leeds
Monday 15 February 2016 13:12, UK
Josh Warrington will defend his WBC International featherweight title against Hisashi Amagasa at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 16, live on Sky Sports.
Also on the card, Stuart Hall will face Rodrigo Guerrero in an IBF world bantamweight title final eliminator.
Warrington makes the second defence of his crown in his hometown following his comprehensive win over Joel Brunker in September.
The Leeds star risks his title and unbeaten record against the dangerous Japanese visitor who floored Guillermo Rigondeaux twice in their clash in Osaka in December 2014.
Amagasa (30-5-2) has an impressive 20 knockout wins in his career and will look to test Warrington with his punching power.
Hall is looking to regain the title he won in 2013 before losing it to American Randy Caballero, who was stripped after failing to make the weight for a fight against Lee Haskins.
Haskins defeated Hall via unanimous decision when the pair met for the European crown in July 2012 and the 35-year-old from Darlington is keen to secure a rematch.
Former IBF super flyweight world champion Guerrero brings 16 knockout wins from 24 victories, and will be looking to derail Hall's attempts to take back his belt.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn believes it could be the most important evening in the careers of both men.
"This is a massive night for both Josh and Stuart," said Hearn. "Josh is hunting a summer clash with IBF champion Lee Selby, so he cannot afford any slip-ups against Japanese banger Amagasa.
"It would be a great story if Stuart could get his hands on the IBF belt once again - and he knows that this could be his last chance. Guerrero will be a handful for the Darlington man, but I know Stuart is desperate to land a fight with Lee and settle the score."
