BRITISH super-welterweight champion Liam Williams is expecting Ahmet Patterson to provide him with a “completely different” set of challenges than Gary Corcoran later this month.

Williams stopped the previously unbeaten Corcoran in the penultimate round of their clash at the Ice Arena Wales in July, as the Welshman defended his Lonsdale Belt for the first time.

His second defence, against another unbeaten fighter in mandatory challenger Patterson, takes place at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on November 26.

Williams’ army of supporters lapped up their man’s demonstration of power to see off Corcoran this summer, but the boxer trained by Cwmbran’s Gary Lockett knows it will be all change for Patterson.

“Last time I had to force it but Patterson will set me a completely different set of challenges,” claims the 24-year-old from Clydach Vale.

“But I welcome that. It keeps me fresh, forces me to master new strategies and makes training enjoyable.

“The sparring for Patterson will need to be completely different to that required for Corcoran.

“While the physical demands will probably be less, I’m expecting more of a technical test.

“Ahmet brings excellent footwork and plenty of head and lateral movement. He throws hard shots from awkward angles and can fight if need be. He brings it all really.

“I’ll need to stay switched on. The calmer I remain, the easier it’ll be for me. But his fight will allow me to showcase different qualities.

“Whenever I’ve been confronted by a technical counter-puncher who makes me think, I’ve upped my game.”

His victory over Corcoran on the Frank Warren promotion earlier this year was one fight fans loved for its intensity.

However, Williams wasn’t over-enamoured with his own performance, adding: “I’m a lot better than that and definitely could’ve made the fight easier for myself.”

He was, though, pleased with how the show went and believes being a headliner will stand him in good stead.

“I felt a bit of pressure to lead this Welsh revival but it was all positive,” he said. “It was nice to see my face on the billboards around town and just made me train even harder so I could deliver on the night.

“Thankfully, the fans turned up in full voice and gave me an amazing ovation afterwards.

“It’s the first time I’d headlined plus the first time I’d experienced real bad blood with my opponent.

“It possibly did get to me but I’m glad it happened because I’ll be better prepared to cope with it next time.”