Former World Amateur Champion "Fun Time" Frankie Gavin has extended his deal with Frank Warren and has been added to the exciting May 21 card at the O2 Arena.
And the Birmingham welterweight is even eyeing up a bout with Amir Khan next year as he aims to fulfil his promise,
Gavin is Britain’s only ever Amateur World Champion and has been widely talked about way before he turned pro in 2008.
The 25 year old was regarded as Britain's best hope for Olympic gold in Beijing but could not compete after struggling to make the lightweight 60kg limit.
He has now committed himself to Warren until 2014 after impressing during his nine professional fights so far.
Frank Warren said: “When Frankie won the amateur world title I knew he was a special talent."
"Britain had never had an amateur world title before, and I am sure that Frankie will repeat his success in the professional ranks."
"I have been very impressed with the progress he has made in his nine fights so far."
"He's come on a long way in the last couple of years, and I am looking forward to developing him into a world class talent over the next couple of years."
‘Funtime’ Frankie stopped Michael Lomax in the 7th round of their British title eliminator in February on the same night Ashley Theophane beat Lenny Daws for the Lonsdale belt.
But he did not get the answer he wanted from Theophane when he challenged him to a bout, with the Leicester man stating that he and Gavin were at different stages of their career.
However, that has not deterred him and Gavin says he feels ready for the step up in class.
"I feel that I am ready for the British, Commonwealth and even European titles right now,” said Gavin.
"There's no one in the UK I wouldn't fight, and my ultimate aim is WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan."
"A showdown between me and him next year would be one of the biggest fights in boxing."
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