Stourbridge's Steven Pearce to box in Cannock

Stourbridge's Steven Pearce has been added to October's boxing bill in Cannock determined to bounce back from his latest defeat.

The former Midlands and International Masters welterweight champion came a cropper to English title holder Bradley Skeete last month.

'Fierce Pearce' travelled to London to face the highly-rated Skeete, who also holds the WBA Inter-Continental crown, and was halted in the third round by a right uppercut.

He's now lost a third of his pro contests in an up-and-down paid career but continues to be game, with a tune-up fight scheduled before he chases the big names again.

The 29-year-old will box a four-rounder at the Cannock Chase Leisure Centre on Saturday October 4, with the search now on to get him matched with a live opponent.

He said: "I am buzzing to be back in action. Boxing Bradley Skeete was a great experience.

"He's one of the hottest prospects in the country right now and it was a privilege to share the ring with him. I thought I held my own until he caught me with a great shot.

"Now I am ready to get back out there and get myself back in the mix for a title. This is a perfect, local, tune-up fight for me."

Coseley's Jamie Gelder will now also feature on the show, having been paired with Stoke's Mark Till for a super middleweight contest.

Tickets, priced at £30 and £50 ringside, are available by calling 07891 263 167.