NEWPORT’S Sean McGoldrick believes he can become a big star in Wales as he prepares for his second pro outing at the SSE Arena Belfast on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.

The 25-year-old St Joseph’s fighter made his pro debut in Manchester in March against the vastly experienced Brett Fidoe and impressed over the four round distance.

And now he wants to put everything he learnt that night into action in Belfast as he looks to build to a fight at home in the new season.

“I’ve been training hard since my first fight, making minor adjustments from what I’ve picked up since my debut so I’m looking forward to getting back in there and showing what I’ve learnt,” said McGoldrick.

“My debut was a bit of a blur to be honest, it was over so quick but looking back I was happy with my performance.

“With it being my debut, I was so excited and maybe a bit too eager. Maybe I could have made a few changes, but overall, I was happy with how it went.”

McGoldrick, who trains with Tony Borg and team at St Joes, claimed gold for his country at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and won bronze in Glasgow in 2014.

Now he’s eyeing a homecoming bill along with former St Joes stablemate and Team GB Rio Olympian Joe Cordina.

“When I boxed in Wales as an amateur it was amazing, but to do it as a professional on a bigger stage would be a dream come true,” said McGoldrick.

“I’ve heard about a potential show in Cardiff for the new season so the motivation is for me to perform in Belfast first and foremost then I can hint to Eddie I want to be on that show.

“Welsh boxing has got a very rich history but it sort of died off for a couple of years.

“Now it feels like it’s on the way to being massive again. The gyms are buzzing. Boxing is becoming one of our main sports again and it’s good to be a part of it moving forward, I really feel I can be a big star.”

McGoldrick is part of a huge night of action in Belfast topped by Lee Haskins’ defence of his IBF world bantamweight title against Ryan Burnett.

Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title with the IBF European lightweight strap on the line and James Tennyson tackles Ryan Doyle for the WBA International super-featherweight belt.

Also on the bill are Ian Tims and Luke Watkins, who meet for the Irish cruiserweight title, Mike Perez and local favourites Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone McCullagh.