Martin Ward Ready For Dream World Title Shot Against Hall

Martin Ward challenges IBF Bantamweight belt holder Stuart Hall at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena on March 29.

It promises to be a titantic tussle between the two North East bruisers with 26-year-old Ward determined to come out on top.

Ward (18-2-0) said: “A lot of people say I don’t deserve the chance because people haven’t seen or heard of me – but Stuey knows this is not a gimme fight for him.

“I will give my right hand to win the fight. It’s a dream opportunity and if I have to break it on Stuey’s head in this fight – I will do just that. I have boxed six men that Stuey has faced and beaten them all except Lee Haskins, who also defeated him.

“This is a great chance for me and you don’t turn down a chance of winning a world title. I aim to do precisely that. There has been a very big queue for this title shot and I thank my lucky stars I’ve made my way through it.

“Anyone will tell you that there is a lot of luck involved in boxing if you are to get to the top. I’ve had a stroke of good fortune to get this and I will try to grab it now. I’m determined to go in there and put on a real performance.

“I want to show that I am a credible opponent, someone who deserves to be in that ring, fighting for that IBF belt.”