Andy Bell aims to make up for missing out on Young Boxer of the Year by coming through a successful first defence of his British super-flyweight title. The Doncaster youngster risks his title when he faces Bristol southpaw Lee Haskins at Robin Park Arena on Friday, November 7.

Bell, 11-3, captured the championship in March with a points win over tough defending champion Chris Edwards. Promoter Frank Maloney said: "He is one of the new exciting youngsters coming through and this title will be the making of him. Some British champions know they have the beating of all their rivals, but this super-flyweight division is arguably the most competitive in the country."

Bell, 23, hopes the British Boxing Writers' Club vote him their number one prospect next year, and Maloney adds: "If he keeps winning there will be plenty awards coming his way. There is a chance the EBU will create a European title at 8st 4lb and Lee will certainly be in the mix."

Former Commonwealth flyweight champion Haskins, 17-2, is stepping back down from bantamweight after an unsuccessful crack at British champion Ian Napa. Chris Sanigar's 24-year-old protégé showed that setback hadn't dented his confidence last time out defeating Jamie McDonnell on points.

A fantastic chief support on the show being televised live by Sky Sports sees Liverpool's Mark Moran make the first defence of his English super-bantamweight crown against former British champion Esham Pickering.

The talent packed undercard includes Tony Quigley, Akaash Bhatia, Martin Murray and Thomas McDonagh.

Tickets for this action packed night of Britain's best can be obtained by calling the hotline 0871 226 1508 or from www.frankmaloney.com

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