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Gareth Fullerton

Lewis Crocker promises explosive return from lockdown as he prepares for Louis Greene test

Lewis Crocker has promised an explosive return from lockdown when he fights for the WBO European welterweight title this month.

The unbeaten 23-year-old will headline against Louis Greene on the #MTKFightNight on August 26.

Crocker (11-0, 6 KOs) faces former Southern Area champion Greene (12-1, 7 KOs) for the vacant European title at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, live on IFL TV.

Crocker accepts it is the toughest test of his career so far, but the South Belfast fighter is relishing the challenge and feels it's going to result in a fight to remember.

"I'm excited to be back, especially because it's headlining my first show too," he said.

"I've been busting for a fight for a while, so to be competing for a WBO European title is a big step up.

"With everything that's going on in the world it's truly great to be part of a show, so fair play to MTK Global for getting these class events together throughout August and September.

"Louis Greene is a solid opponent and has fought at a higher level than me and is ranked higher than me, so I'm expecting my toughest fight to date.

"I've always wanted to fight for a title, and you can definitely guarantee that there will be fireworks on August 26th."

Crocker vs Greene is part of a huge bill on August 26, which also features British and Commonwealth bantamweight king Lee McGregor taking on Ryan Walker, and undefeated Gary Cully going up against Craig Woodruff.

Elsewhere on the card, Darren Tetley and Liam Taylor meet in a British title eliminator, Fearghus Quinn makes his highly-anticipated professional debut against Robbie Chapman, while amateur sensation James McGivern makes his professional debut too.

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