Campbell to take on Mathews

Luke Campbell will take on former British and Commonwealth lightweight champion Derry Mathews in Liverpool on October 15 – live on Sky Sports.

Olympic champion Campbell (14-1-KO11) has bounced back from December’s shock split decision defeat to Yvan Mendy by stopping Gary Sykes and outpointing Argenis Mendez and now faces the experienced Mathews.

“This is exactly the kind of fight I have been looking for and doing it in his back yard is even more exciting,” said Campbell. “I feel like I am starting to reach the peak of my professional career and Derry has some great wins on his record. I’m expecting it to be my toughest fight yet.

“This fight will engage the British public and that’s what I want, to entertain the fans and give them the big domestic title fights that can be made. My camp is underway in Miami and I can’t wait for a huge night on October 15 in Liverpool.”

Mathews (38-10-KO20) was last in action in March, when he was unanimously …

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