Jack Bateson discusses his latest training camp for Joe Ham fight this Saturday

Jack Bateson: I will show what I'm capable of at this level

Jack Bateson insists he is more than ready for his step up in competition when he meets Joe Ham on Saturday's action-packed #MTKFightNight event.

Undefeated Bateson (12-0, 3 KOs), 26 from Leeds, takes on former Scottish champion Ham (16-2, 6 KOs), 29 rom Gorbals, over eight rounds at super-bantamweight at the University of Bolton Stadium, live on IFL TV.

It will be the biggest challenge of the Yorkshireman's career so far, but the Leeds fighter is confident that he will produce a spectacular performance.

How has you latest training camp gone for you?

JB: "I’m really looking forward to this fight. I’ve been training hard and learning every day in the gym all year. On Saturday I get my chance to put it all in to play. I’ve left no stone unturned. It’s been a great camp and I’m ready to go."

What do you know of and expect from your opponent?

JB: "Joe Ham is a good fighter, I’m expecting a good hard fight but one that I will win and I will show what I’m capable of doing at this level. I know I’ve got what it takes to win this fight."

In your last fight you took on and beat a winning fighter for the first time in your pro career when you beat 2-0 Matt Craddock on points - how was that experience for you?

JB: "It was great to get a fight in last September and keep active. That fight will have done me a lot of good, there will be no ring rust for me going in to this one."

Without looking past Joe Ham, what are hoping a win will do for your career?

JB: "I am fully focused on the job in hand but a great performance and win here will set me up for titles. I’m ready for these fights now!"

Elsewhere on Saturday’s card, Danny Dignum defends his WBO European middleweight title against Andrey Sirotkin , Dan Azeez puts his English light-heavyweight belt on the line against Ricky Summers, Lewie Edmondson takes on Luke Blackledge, Paul Ryan makes his professional debut against Kyle Hughes, Fearghus Quinn clashes with Jan Ardon, Paul McCullagh meets Anthony Woolery, and Carl Fail goes up against Kristaps Zulgis.

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