LOCAL professional boxer Mark Paxford returns to the ring on February 4 when he fights Nottingham's Matt Scriven at the Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry.

Since beating Paddy Martin before Christmas, the Hindley fighter has been resting but was soon back in the gym and look forward to his next contest.

Trainer Damian Jones says: "I'm hopeful that Mark can produce another display like he did against Martin whom he stopped with a tremendous left hook to the body.

"His record is now one win and one draw from his two contests and will be looking to extend that unbeaten record against Scriven."

Tickets for the show, priced £20, can be purchased from Richard and Daimian Jones on 01925-765167.