MATTHEW HATTON has vowed to continue defying his critics on Friday night (26/11).

‘Magic’ Matthew makes the second defence of his European welterweight title against Switzerland’s undefeated Roberto Belge at Bolton's Reebok Stadium.

It is major test for 29-year-old Hatton who spent years in the shadow of brother Ricky, but finally emerged as a world class 147lb fighter earlier this year.

And the doubters have been silenced in an impressive European title triumph against Gianluca Branco followed by a winning defence against Yuri Nuzhnenko.

Speaking at Hatton Promotion’s media day to promote Friday’s triple title bill, Matthew said:  “There are a lot of people giving me credit and they are people who once said I wouldn’t even win a British title, let along the European championship.

“There is now talk of me fighting for a world title and it is nice to prove people wrong.

“I cop for a fair amount of stick and that will always be there, but as long as I can see myself boxing well and making strides that is all I am bothered about.

“Criticism from boxing writers is fair enough because they know their stuff but a lot of it comes from internet keyboard warriors which I ignore.”

Commonwealth middleweight champion Martin Murray aims to become a double champion when he boxes with Brazil’s former world title challenger Carlos Nascimento for the vacant WBA international crown on the card being screened live on Sky Sports.

Murray, unbeaten in 20 fights said: “I didn’t look great when I won the Commonwealth title against Peter Mitrevski Jr, but he came to spoil.

“I have watched Nascimento’s fight against Pawel Wolak and he didn’t stop coming forward so that should suit me and make it exciting for fans.”

Undefeated Scott Quigg hopes to line up a clash against Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion Jamie Arthur if he makes a successful first defence of his WBA international crown against Daniel Kodjo Sassou.

Quigg, 22, said: “There is talk of me facing Jamie Arthur, but if I can’t win this fight there won’t be anything like that to look forward to.

“Sassou looks strong, comes forward and it is my toughest test, but if I want to go to the places I believe I can, I need to be defeating these types of opponents.”

The undercard features some of Hatton Promotions talented prospects including Matty Askin, Adam Etches, Tasif Khan, Dean Halsall and Beijing Olympian Joe Murray

Hatton Promotions latest talent stacked show is certain to sell-out but you can get your tickets £75 (Ringside), £50 and £30 from 0161 775 7500, www.ticketline.co.uk. There is limited number of corporate packages – price on request.