Malmesbury boxer Joe Hughes hopes to claim his first Amateur Boxing Association title when he fights Liam Taylor for the light-welterweight belt.

Hughes, who trains full-time thanks to sponsorship, is favourite to win Friday's bout.

The 19-year-old has enjoyed 57 wins in 69 bouts and has won an impressive string of junior titles.

Hughes told BBC Points West: "This is massive to me. If I win this, it could put me in the Commonwealth Games."

He added: "It could put me in the GB squad and then hopefully a shot at the Olympics.

"I've wanted to do this ever since I've been a kid and these championships are the biggest in domestic amateur boxing.

"I think I'm fit enough and I can't see myself tiring over the three rounds. It's only nine minutes and I could be ABA champion.

"I feel that I am good enough."

The fight takes place at York Hall in Bethnal Green in east London.

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