Thursday 5 October 2017 11:58, UK
Luke Campbell says he is happy to fight the winner of Anthony Crolla against Ricky Burns if a rematch with Jorge Linares fails to materialise.
Crolla will take on Burns this Saturday night at the Manchester Arena, live on Sky Sports, in a contest which pits England against Scotland and one that could potentially spell retirement for the loser.
Fellow lightweight Campbell, who recently fell short in his first crack at world honours against Linares, is expecting a great fight between the two former world champions and 'Cool Hand' is open to facing the victor.
If the British fight fans want me to fight the winner, then I have no problem with that.
Despite his willingness to take on all comers, the Yorkshire fighter does concede that a rematch with Venezuelan Linares remains his main priority.
Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports, the 30-year-old said: "My main aim is still to try and get the rematch with Linares and get it in the UK, I think I deserve that.
"If I don't get that immediately, then the winner of Linares against Mikey Garcia, but other than that, the winner of Crolla-Burns is definitely an option.
"Let's see what happens in that one this weekend and if the British fight fans want me to fight the winner, then I have no problem with that."
Campbell travelled stateside to take on the pound-for-pound rated Linares and the Hull favourite admits that both international and domestic showdowns have their own major plus-points.
"I enjoy both types of fights and they both have their rewards, whether you're in a big British clash or facing an international star," he continued.
"If you're fighting someone with a good fan base here at home then it is great for British fans to get involved.
"On the other hand, fighting on the big stage in America, facing and testing yourself against the world's best, for me you can't beat that, so of course I like either."
Watch Anthony Crolla against Ricky Burns, Sam Eggington faces Mohamed Mimoune, Robbie Barrett battles Lewis Ritson and Conor Benn against Nathan Clarke from 7pm on Sky Sports Action.
