BENTHAM light-heavyweight boxer Tomi Tatham is 'made up' at having his British title eliminator fight against Liam Conroy rescheduled.

The pair were due to meet in September until a back injury – the latest in a long line of setbacks – ruled Tatham out.

As was the plan on that night, the Cumbrian duo will touch gloves on a huge bill which culminates in the Anthony Crolla and Jorge Linares rematch.

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Tomi 'TNT' Tatham, who boasts 11-1 as a pro, was unable to hide his delight at getting a second chance at Barrow-born Conroy.

"I'm made up to be fair because I thought I'd missed my opportunity," said the 27 year old.

"It's everything to me. I've been plagued with injuries but now I've got that chance again. Potentially if I win this I'm fighting for the British title.

"That would be my career made and the chance is very close to me now. It's a dream come true. I really feel I deserve it and I need it to progress."

Tatham's last fight came in March 2015 when he knocked Enzo Mokonzo to the canvas on no fewer than four occasions. Despite what would be a year out the ring, he feels he will be well prepared to face Conroy at Manchester Arena come March 25.

"Maybe I could have had a warm up but knowing my luck I'd picked up an injury," joked 5' 10" Tatham.

"But sparring can be just as hard – if not harder – than a fight so I think the preparation will be there. I've got my attributes and I believe I will come through it."

Conroy is no stranger to Tatham as they regularly sparred together as amateurs. But even with a shot at title-holder Frank Buglioni on the line, TNT was full of admiration for his opponent.

"I'm going to have to be smart because he's a good boxer – he's sharp and he's got fast hands and I won't be taking him lightly.

"We're friends now and we'll be friends afterwards. He's a gentleman. But I truly believe I can work him out, get into him, and get the win."

For tickets, call Tatham on 07903809293.