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Scott Quigg admits he was “gutted” when domestic rival – Rendall Munroe – dropped down to bantamweight.
British Super-bantamweight champion Quigg makes the first defence of his title against Cwmbran’s Jamie Arthur (18-5) in Premier Suite at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium, on Saturday February 4.
Quigg (23-0) hoped that Munroe would be in the opposite corner, but his Hatton Promotions stable-mate has switched weight divisions, ending hopes of a fascinating battle.
Bury’s Quigg, said: “I was a bit gutted when Rendall decided to move down from super-bantamweight. It was a big fight and although I hold the British title, beating him would have proved that I am the number one domestically.
Rendall had held the European title, challenged for the WBC belt, fought the very best and I felt I couldn’t call myself Britain’s number one until I beat him.
Of course, now he has moved down, I can rightfully claim to be number one in this country – having taken the British title from Jason Booth.”
Arthur, 31, who hasn’t boxed since losing a split decision against Booth in February, is a former Commonwealth champion.
Quigg, 23, who took the crown from Booth in October added: “The only domestic super-bantamweights I feel can show me something in the ring is Carl Frampton and Jamie.
He has a good pedigree and has beaten boys like Robbie Turley and Kris Hughes – who were the other guys we were looking at defending against.
Jamie has boxed at featherweight and I will not have an advantage in size like I did against Jason.”
On the undercard of the Sky Sports televised card. Manchester’s Beijing Olympian – Joe Murray, meets fellow unbeaten hopeful – Chris Male, for the vacant English Featherweight title.
Hatton Promotions hopefuls – Jez Wilson and Tom Doran clash in a battle of light-middleweights. The card will also include Craig Lyon.
Boxing starts at 6.15pm and tickets priced at £35, £55 and £75 VIP ringside. You can buy by calling 01925 755 222, Ticketmaster 0844 847 2500, Ticketline 0844 888 9991 or online www.hattonboxing.com
