Futures are on the line in Prizefighter

Prizefighter hopefuls Dean Harrison and Young Mutley will be fighting for their futures when they compete at Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

For Harrison, it's about providing for and making his family proud after becoming a father for the first time, three months ahead of schedule.

For Mutley, it could be the "last chance" the 35-year-old has to prove himself as a serious contender to win back the British title.

Harrison's son, Dustin, was born last Saturday three months prematurely and remains in the baby unit at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton.

And family pride will now be on the line for 'Deano' when he steps through the ropes in his hometown tomorrow night.

He said: "I think my boy wanted to come early to support me and I will be dedicating what I do in there to him.

"He's doing well and they are happy with his progress but, unfortunately, he's still in hospital and won't be out for about three months.

"I have got to stay strong, not just for myself but for my family. They are my motivation now.

"Now I have got my beautiful baby boy, I am going to make him proud."

Mutley - real name Lee Woodley - is now well into veteran status but factored into that is experience, not least of the Prizefighter tournament.

The boxing binman reached the semi-finals of the first instalment of the tournament at light welterweight in 2009 and is now involved in the sequel.

His old enemy Colin Lynes, who beat him with the European and British light welter titles on the line at the Civic in 2007, repeated the trick.

Lynes lost to Gavin Rees in the final but has gone on to win the British title at welter, the belt Mutley once held and wants back.

He said: "This could be my last chance to get back into title contention and it would be perfect if I can win it.

"The British title is what I am looking for, it's what I have always been looking for and I can't get up for anything else.

"I feel I can't retire until I get it back and Lynes is my target, he never even won Prizefighter and he got a shot!

"I have been in Prizefighter before and I know what it takes this time, it's a lot like the amateurs.

"I was 23 when I turned pro so I know what that is all about, even though I have trained to go 12 rounds.

"It's about starting fast and using my speed - and I believe I have got the quickest hands of the lot."

Harrison and Mutley, along with stable-mate Mark Lloyd, could be pitted against each other at any time.

The draw will be made in the ring at the Civic on fight night and Harrison is ready for anything.

He said: "There's good quality in this competition, every one of us could win it and I am going to give it my all.

"There's nothing better than fighting at the Civic and Wolverhampton are a passionate crowd.

"I have been running with Lloydy quite often at the weekend and we are all good mates.

"This is professional boxing and these things happen - and I am confident I can beat anyone on the night."

Mutley insists there will be no friends on fight night and has left all of his sentiment in the gym.

He said: "We would have to put aside friendship for three rounds, it's business, even though we are all good friends.

"But I have sparred with Deano and Lloydy loads of times and none of them bother me, I can take care of them."