WBC interim super-featherweight champion Ryan Garner takes on former world champion Jazza Dickens in Bournemouth on 9 January.
Ryan Garner has his next test lined up, and it is a serious one. The WBC interim super-featherweight champion will face former world champion James "Jazza" Dickens in Bournemouth on 9 January.
Garner arrives with a belt around his waist and the momentum that comes with it. Dickens brings something different: the experience of having reached the top of the sport and the know-how of a fighter who has been through big nights before.
That contrast is what makes the matchup interesting. One man is a current champion looking to build on his status, and the other is a former world titlist who knows exactly what it takes to win at this level. Styles, ring IQ and who handles the pressure best could decide it.
The super-featherweight division is full of talent, and a statement win in Bournemouth would keep Garner firmly in the conversation. Dickens will be looking to spoil the party and remind everyone that a former champion is still dangerous. Mark 9 January on your calendar.
