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Josh Warrington confident of beating Joel Brunker in more style than Lee Selby

Image: Josh Warrington: Full of confidence ahead of Brunker clash

Unbeaten European featherweight champion Josh Warrington is confident of beating Joel Brunker in greater style than world champion Lee Selby.

The 24-year-old will fight in his hometown of Leeds on September 5 – live on Sky Sports – against the Australian, who was stopped by Selby in nine rounds in a title eliminator back in October 2014.

Selby went on to win the IBF world featherweight title in his next fight but Warrington believes he can do better than the Welshman did against Brunker.

"I’m delighted to be defending my Commonwealth title at the First Direct Arena again – it’s my home and Joel Brunker is the perfect opponent for me,” said Warrington.

"I think it will be a very good fight against Brunker, he’s a come forward fighter, busy and will make it difficult for me – but I’m ready for whatever he can bring.

"I’ve watched Selby’s fight with Brunker back a few times and to be honest until Lee stopped him, it wasn’t his best performance – I’m confident I can put on a vintage performance and go one better. I was happy for Lee to win the world title, good on him – but I’m not thinking about him yet, Brunker has my full attention.

I’ve watched Selby’s fight with Brunker back a few times and to be honest until Lee stopped him, it wasn’t his best performance.
Josh Warrington

"It’s another significant step up for me, but every time I’ve stepped up a level, I’ve won titles and delivered – from British, European, Commonwealth and now heading to world level.

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"Since my last fight I’ve had some much needed time off. I boxed in Berlin and Leeds in quick succession. To be honest I haven’t had a break from camp since the European title fight against Davide Dieli.

"It’s given me some time to focus on my house and get engaged to my girlfriend in Mexico – my batteries are fully recharged and I’m raring to go."

Watch Josh Warrington v Joel Brunker live on Sky Sports on September 5

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