Matchroom boxer Michael Ayers will be defending his IBO lightweight title in London on Tuesday evening.

Ayers will be topping the bill at a dinner show at the prestigious Hilton Hotel in Park Lane when he meets South African Mkuseli Kondile.

Unbeaten Barking featherweight Marc P. Callaghan will feature on the undercard against Wakefield's Nigel Leek, as will Hornchurch super bantamweight Nicky Cook in a four-round contest against an opponent yet to be finalised.

Matchroom's former British super middleweight title challenger Mark Delaney, who has not been in competitive action for several months, has joined rival promoter Frank Maloney, but the move has the blessing of Matchroom. "Naturally, we wish Mark well," said spokesman John Wischhusen.

Barking featherweight Marc P. Callaghan, pictured here against Nicky Wilders, will be aiming to extend his unbeaten professional record against Nigel Leek at London's Hilton Hotel next Tuesday evening.

Picture by IVAN SAGE

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