Josh will light up Leeds

Fight Night Live is back in Leeds and a local hero is under the spotlight.

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Josh Warrington is one of the hottest properties in domestic boxing and has collected European, British and Commonwealth titles over the past 18 months.

The 24-year-old is hot on the heels of Lee Selby, who will fight for a world title next month, and will soon be challenging the division’s big names if he maintains his swift progress.

Josh Warrington v Dennis Tubieron

Warrington has maintained a busy schedule over the past few months and last appeared on the same bill as Arthur Abraham’s rematch with Paul Smith in February, halting Edwin Tellez in the fifth round.

After starting his career with a string of points wins, he is punching with much more purpose in recent fights and has halted four of his last five opponents.

Tubieron has only suffered three defeats in 24 outings, but the Filipino was beaten on every trip outside his home country.

Warrington will be expected to delight his fans with another win inside the distance.   

Chris Jenkins v Tyrone Nurse

Jenkins was originally due to face champion Willie Limond, but a shoulder injury prevented the Scotsman from defending his belt and Nurse has stepped in.

The Huddersfield man will pose different problems to Jenkins with his rangy style and constant work-rate.

A former Prizefighter finalist, Nurse outclassed the dangerous Tyler Goodjohn last year, but dropped a decision to Commonwealth champion Dave Ryan.

Jenkins also enjoyed Prizefighter success, winning the three-round format in 2013, and is yet to suffer a defeat in his 16-fight career.

This is a big opportunity for both men and they should supply a closely-fought contest.   

Bob Ajisafe v Daniel Wanyonyi

Ajisafe is enjoying a successful spell in his career and will attempt to add the vacant Commonwealth title by defeating his Kenyan opponent.

Another Leeds fighter, the 29-year-old will be keen to build on his British title success with a victory in front of his hometown crowd.

He earned the Lonsdale belt with a points win over Dean Francis last year and also holds victories over Travis Dickinson and Ovill McKenzie.

Wanyonyi appears a dangerous foe, with 17 of his 21 wins coming inside the distance, but has already suffered six defeats and Ajisafe could be a class above the African.

Martin J Ward v Maxi Hughes

The two super-featherweights will be determined to set the record straight after they battled to a draw in December.

Ward managed to preserve his unbeaten record after suffering two controversial knockdowns, with the first caused by a head clash and the second a clear slip.

In spells, the Essex man showed his neat ring skills against Hughes, but allowed himself to be dragged into a dogfight as he grew increasingly desperate.

Ward appeared to outwork the tiring Yorkshireman in the closing rounds and will want to avoid another uphill struggle in the return bout.

Watch Josh Warrington and the undercard in Leeds this Saturday night on Sky Sports 2, starting at 7.30pm.