Ibbs lost his last fight to David Ingleby in March

Stoke's Alex Ibbs takes part in the first ever Prizefighter Series at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday evening.

The 22-year-old heavyweight from Werrington meets Belfast's Martin Rogan in the first round.

All the rounds of the eight-man tournament take place on one night over bouts of three three-minute rounds.

Ibbs said: "My training has gone very well and I am ready for the challenge. I've sparred with some experienced heavyweights and have learned a lot."

He is the youngest fighter in the tournament, but says taking on more experienced boxers does not faze him.

"There's no pressure on me. Although I'd love to win the whole event very few people will be expecting me to.

"However, in this format of three rounds per bout I have as good as chance as anyone. The key to the competition is to be out of the blocks quickly and to throw scoring shots rapidly. In this respect my age is an advantage."