Hatton Boxing: Roberts vs. Gachechiladze November 6

Rhys Roberts fights for his first championship next week, but insists he isn’t ready for the big-time yet.

The unbeaten Manchester hopeful challenges George Gachechiladze at Bury’s Castle Lesure Centre on Saturday November 6 for the vacant International Masters super-bantamweight title

Even though the part-time hairdresser is still learning his trade he expects to be a cut above his Georgian rival when they square off over ten rounds.

Roberts who has won all 11 professional fights said: “I am over the moon to get this chance and naturally believe that I will win.

“Winning my first title doesn’t mean I should be fighting the best in Britain because it is a very competitive division. I know I have a long way to go to make it.

“What I do know is that when I the time is right I will win major titles and defend them. I am not going to rush because I am young and have plenty of time.”

Roberts, 21, trains at the famous Collyhurst and Mostons Lads club under the watchful eye of veteran trainer Brian Hughes and Pat Barrett.

Among the former kick boxing champion’s gym-mates is WBA international super-bantamweight champion Scott Quigg and their spars are beneficial to both.

Roberts explained: “We have been close since we were 15, and although we are a similar age Scott is ahead of me at the moment fight wise.

“Working alongside him every day is brilliant and our spars bring out the best in each other.”

Gachechiladze, 23, has won six of his nine fights and coming off a career best win over previously unbeaten Mikheil Avakian.

The undercard will feature a number of upcoming British fighters including Salford’s female featherweight Maxine McCarthy.

The show is a Seconds Out Promotion and being filmed by Hatton Television.

Ticket Prices: £25.00 General Admission, £50.00 Ringside.

Box Office: 0161 775 7500 or email: boxoffice@punch-promotions.com