Quigg's in no hurry

British super bantamweight champion Scott Quigg (23-0) feels it will be 18 months before he is ready to challenge for a world title.
 
Already ranked third by the IBF and WBA, the Bury fighter says he is happy to ply his trade at domestic and international level for now.

Speaking ahead his first British title defence against Jamie Arthur (18-5) on Saturday 4th February at the Reebok Stadium, 23 year old Quigg stated: “It is not only winning it. It is staying there. You don’t want to just become a champion. It is also about staying there, making defences and building a legacy.”
 
He said: “Hatton Promotions could probably make a world title fight for me after my fight against Jamie. Personally, I feel that in 18 months I will have had more experience, boxed more title fights and have a better chance of winning a world title."

The Bury man believes his argument is even more valid after watching Cuban Guillermo Rigondeaux (9-0) knock out Rico Ramos (20-1) at the weekend to become WBA super-bantamweight champion in only his ninth professional fight.

He added:  “Rico came up against Guillermo, who he wasn’t ready to face, and it showed. Guillermo has only had nine fights, but was older and more mature than Rico, who never had the experience to deal with him.

“Guillermo is an exceptional fighter. They don’t come around that often and that is why he is at that level already. In 18 months I believe I will be at that level.”

On the undercard, a clash of the undefeated sees Joe Murray (11-0) challenge Dudley's Chris Male (11-0) for the vacant English featherweight strap.

Cruiserweight prospect Matty Askin (12-0) gets action against  Hungarian Attila Palko (12-1), and former world title challenger Rendall Munroe (23-2) features in an eight rounder against Argentinian Jose Saez (21-12-6).