One of British boxing's hottest young prospects, Giorgio Visioli, will bid to maintain his charge towards a future world title opportunity in Sheffield on Saturday night.
The supremely-talented southpaw has already captured British honours and now has the chance to get his hands on his first WBC title, with their International Silver lightweight belt on the line for his showdown with Maxi Hughes.
Matchroom-promoted Visiloi heads into the clash as the heavy 1/10 favourite despite coming up against an opponent who has previously been in possession of world honours.
The wily and experienced Hughes overcame Jovanni Straffon to land the WBO's top belt at 135lbs five years ago before being dethroned by former undisputed champion George Kambosos Jr in 2023.
The 36-year-old heads into this weekend's affair as an 11/2 underdog and knowing defeat would likely signal the end of his fighting career having been beaten by both Bakhodur Usmonov and Pierce O'Leary over the past 12 months.
But while Visioli is expected to extend his unbeaten record yet further, Hughes has proven in the past that he possesses the mindset and capabilities to stop up and coming prospects in their tracks.
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