Bradley Saunders pulls out of Commonwealth clash

Bradley Saunders has been forced to pull out of next month's Commonwealth light welterweight title challenge against Dave Ryan through a hand injury.

Saunders was due to face the Derby boxer on April 4 but has ruptured tendons and ligaments in his right hand during training.

It’s a blow for Bradley but a great chance for Anthony Nelson and Jamie Wilson to steal the show.

Anthony Nelson has now been added to the Metro Radio Arena bill in Newcastle on April 4 and will face fellow undefeated fighter Jamie Wilson for the Commonwealth super flyweight title.

Nelson saw off Terry Broadbent to claim the English title in October while it is a huge chance for Wilson to fight live on Sky Sports in just his sixth pro contest.

"It's a blow for Bradley but a great chance for Anthony Nelson and Jamie Wilson to steal the show," said promoter Eddie Hearn.

"Nelson will have the crowd behind him and it's going to be a hostile atmosphere for young Scotsman Wilson to contend with, but I'm delighted that they both get this shot at the big time."

Live Fight Night

Heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua MBE returns to action on the card, while local favourite Jon-Lewis Dickinson challenges Stephen Simmons for the Scotsman's WBC International Silver Cruiserweight title, and there is a family feel on the bill with Jon-Lewis' brother Travis in action

Bradley's brother Jeff making his pro debut and there is a host of unbeaten local talent on the bill with unbeaten Cruiserweight Simon Vallily, Light Heavyweight Jordan King, plus a debut for Lewis Ritson and a second pro outing for Scotland's Commonwealth gold medallist Charlie Flynn.

Watch the action from the Metro Radio Arena live on Sky Sports 1 from 7.30pm.