British Champion, Derry Mathews
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Liverpool, UK— BECOMING a two weight world champion is a feat that eludes many fighters. Derry Mathews, 28, can achieve just that when he enters the ring in his native Liverpool next month to challenge for the vacant IBO lightweight strap.
It was 2006 when Mathews first secured a globally recognised title, beating Stephen Foster- 21-0-1 at the time- to claim the WBU featherweight title.
The Liverpudlian took a brief sabbatical from the sport following a string of defeats in 2009, but has since rejuvenated his career and finds himself once again near the pinnacle of the British boxing scene.
But who is the man Mathews must overcome to continue his quest for lightweight glory?
Read MoreTickets for the IBO world lightweight fight between Mathews and Rahimov are selling fast (NOW MOVED TO 20/01/2012).
This event will be a sell out.
Chief Support is former world champion Steve Forbes from USA...
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