ST JOSEPH'S boxer Gary Bucklland will now take on Sean Dodd at the Liverpool Olympia on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports, after Scott Cardle was forced out of the clash through injury.
Popular Birkenhead Lightweight Dodd already had a place on the bill but now takes centre-stage against Buckland with the winner set to face Cardle for the Lonsdale belt in Liverpool on November 7.
Cardle was ruled out of defending the title he won in May for the first time after sustaining a tear in his quadriceps in his final spar the fight this week.
“It’s poor luck for Scotty who was looking forward to the first defence of his British title but what a golden opportunity for Sean,” said promoter Eddie Hearn.
“I am looking forward to making the winner against Scotty for the British title on our bumper ‘Who’s Fooling Who?’ bill at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on November 7.”
Tickets for Saturday's show are on sale priced at £40, £60 and £120 VIPs exclusively from Matchroom Boxing at www.matchroomboxing.com and on 01277 359900.
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