Appleby Inspired By Ricky Burns: I'll Be World Champ
The former British featherweight king boxes on Burns' big December 4 card at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow in a 10 rounder, live on Sky Sports.
It will probably be his last outing before moving back into championship class.
The 23-year-old's immediate target is a crack at the British title at either featherweight or super-featherweight.
But the South Queensferry hot-shot has bigger things on his mind.
"Scotland's had a great run of world champions in recent years," he said.
"Scott Harrison, Alex Arthur and now Ricky Burns.
"I've watched each of those guys come through, and now I want some of the glory for myself.
"Ricky has really ignited boxing again up here in Scotland with his win over Roman Martinez.
"Glasgow is buzzing at the moment and it's beginning to spread to the whole country.
"That win was an inspiration to me, and I would love to follow in Ricky's footsteps.
"It's been a tough couple of years for me but I feel I am getting back to my best.
"The last couple of fights have been great, and I just can't wait to fight on December 4.
"I have a feeling that 2011 could be a big year for me. I just want to get this next fight out of the way, then it will be back to fighting for titles."
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