Tuesday 12 June 2018 10:23, UK
Josh Kelly urged Kris George to show "some heart" as he does not want the champion to "run away" from a Commonwealth title battle.
The 24-year-old welterweight was left frustrated after a points win over Carlos Molina and 'Pretty Boy' wants to put on a show at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, live on Sky Sports.
I just want to show people what I've got, so I want someone to come and try and get at me.
Kelly (6-0-KO4) will be in just his seventh professional fight and although he admits Australian George (14-1-KO8) is likely to be his toughest opponent so far, is ready to meet the champion head-on.
"In a sense it is the biggest step up for, because it's a 12-rounder and he's probably the most game opponent to date," he exclusively told Sky Sports.
"Molina was meant to be and was probably the best opponent, but once I got to grips with him, he couldn't get out but with this one, I just feel the Australian will have some heart and dig in.
"To be fair though, I think that will make it a lot easier for me because when they run away or don't come to fight it's a lot harder. If he comes to fight it's going to be a nice night to enjoy for me and all of us.
"It seems they never come out the way you've seen them on tape. We took on Molina but I just want to show people what I've got, so I want someone to come and try and get at me.
"If Kris George wants to get at me and get into a fight, that is going to be the end of a nice night."
Kelly's title challenge is jointly top of the bill with local lad Lewis Ritson defending his British lightweight title against Paul Hyland Jnr.
The Sunderland star topped the bill on a NXTGEN bill at the Walker Activity Dome, in June 2017, and can't wait to step up a level.
"The north-east crowd is going to be bouncing up there, as it always is," he said.
"It's always boncing up there, if it's a boxing night or not, so it's going to be jam-packed, roudy and loud, so get ready for that.
"You are going to see the usual from me. I am going to come out and do what I do, try and put on a show for these fans."
Josh Kelly versus Kris George and Lewis Ritson against Paul Hyland Jr, is on Sky Sports Action from 7pm on Saturday night.
