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SCOTT QUIGG believes it will be 18 months before he is ready to bring world title glory to hometown Bury.

Undefeated Scott, 23, is already ranked third in the IBF and WBA world super-bantamweight rankings, but is happy to ply his trade at domestic and international level for now.

Quigg continues his education by making the first defence of his British title against Jamie Arthur (18-5) at Bolton’s Reebok Stadium on Saturday 4th February.

He said: “Hatton Promotions could probably make a world title fight for me after my fight against Jamie.

“Personally I feel that in 18 months I will have had more experience, boxed more title fights and have a better chance of winning a world title.

“It is not only winning it. It is staying there. You don’t want to just become a champion. It is also about staying there, making defences and building a legacy.”

Quigg, who has won all 23 professional points, believes his argument is even more valid after watching Guillermo Rigondeaux knockout Rico Ramos at the weekend to become WBA super-bantamweight champion.

Scott added:  “Rico won the title, but came up against Guillermo who he wasn’t ready to face and it showed.

“Ramos had a better amateur career than me, but had taken a similar path to me professionally.

“Guillermo has only had nine fights, but was older and more mature than Rico who never had the experience to deal with him.

“Guillermo is an exceptional fighter. They don’t come around that often and that is why he is at that level already. In 18 months I believe I will be at that level.”

On the same bill Joe Murray attempts to win his first title, challenging Chris Male for the vacant English featherweight crown on the card being televised live on Sky Sports.

Rendall Munroe features in a non-title eight rounder when he tackles Argentinian Jose Saez.

The card will also include Stephen Foster Jr v Yauheni Kruhlik. Matty Askin v Attila Palko, Craig Lyon v Yuri Voronin, Jazza Dickens v Michael Ramabaletsa,  Feargal McCrory v Jason Nesbitt and Tasif Khan v Selected Opponent.

Boxing starts at 6.15pm and tickets priced at £35, £55 and £75 VIP ringside. You can buy by calling 01925 755 222, Ticketmaster 0844 847 2500, Ticketline 0844 888 9991 or online www.hattonboxing.com

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