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Robert Wright now in Jamie Gelder's corner

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Coseley's Jamie Gelder is back in the ring at Bristol's Maidstone Leisure Centre tonight with a new force operating in his corner.

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The 22-year-old middleweight steps back through the ropes just two weeks after suffering his first pro defeat, after opening with two victories.

'Danger' has now enlisted the assistance of Dudley's Robert Wright, a former British and Commonwealth title challenger at the weight, to help him with his training.

Wright, 48, is well-regarded by fight fans from his own career and joins Jimmy Gould, a senior ABA national finalist in his amateur days, on the coaching team.

They will look to guide Gelder through a four-rounder with home fighter Duff, who is taking part in his second paid contest after outpointing Steve Spence in April.

Despite his experience in a pro ring, Duff is 35 and will look to show he's been around the block to Gelder, who was defeated after the distance against Mike Byles two weeks ago.

He dropped down from super middle to upset Alfie Little in London 13 days before that, where he will campaign from now on.

He made his professional debut with a points win over Kevin McCauley in May, a late notice fight which took place at Walsall Town Hall.