Quigg-Othake: Japanese challenger vows to bring back the WBA belt

Hidenori Othake has vowed to go for the knockout when he faces Scott Quigg in Liverpool on November 22.

The Japanese champion challenges Quigg for his WBA super bantamweight title on the sold-out Echo Arena bill, live on Sky Sports News.

Since we'll be in enemy territory, it will be tough to win on points. So I'm going for the knockout.

Othake’s sponsors have vowed to name a beer after him if returns to Japan with the title and the 33-year-old does not plan on leaving it to the judges in Merseyside.

“I'm not content with just being the challenger, and I'm not going to England just for the memories – I'm ready to give everything to bring home the belt,” said Othake.

“Quigg looks like he is strong, and hits hard. He's also good at controlling the distance – he has many good qualities but in boxing, you never know what will happen until you get in the ring.

“Since we'll be in enemy territory, it will be tough to win on points. So I'm going for the knockout.”

Quigg’s clash with Othake is part of a huge night of action in Merseyside as Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew meet in a hotly anticipated rematch.

WBA Bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell puts his strap on the line against Columbian Walberto Ramos in the second World title bout on the bill.

Three of Britain’s top super middleweights are also in action, James DeGale faces Marco Antonio Periban, bitter rival George Groves meets Denis Douglin and Callum Smith tackles Nikole Sjekloca in a WBC world title eliminator.

Heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua defends his WBC International title against Michael Sprott in a British title eliminator and promoter Eddie Hearn is set to add more names to the bill soon.

Watch Quigg v Othake live and exclusive as part of Cleverly v Bellew II, on Sky Sports Box Office on November 22, with Joshua, Groves, DeGale and more, also on. Go to skysports.com/cleverlybellew to book.