Billy Joe Saunders is Set To Return in December

The Hertfordshire star has been out of action since May after picking up a knock in a points win over Andy Butlin.

But now the 21-year-old is fully fit, and will be back in December.

During his time out of the ring, Saunders has seen fellow 2008 Olympians James DeGale and Frankie Gavin make strides towards British titles.

And now he wants to send out a statement of his own.

"It's been a frustrating few months sitting on the sidelines," said Saunders.

"I was at Birmingham where both James and Frankie looked fantastic.

"I want to be in the same position as they are in, challenging for titles, and I don't feel too far away.

"My plan is to have a fight in December to shed some of the ring rust, then start boxing for belts in 2011.

"It looks like James and Frankie will be going for British titles in the next six months, and that's where I went to be as well.

"There are some really good young fighters coming through at the moment, and it is a very exciting time for the sport in the UK.

"I was really only a kid when I went to the Olympics, but I feel in the last two years I have really matured.

"I've always had a good professional style, and now I'm beginning to put some power on my punches titles cannot be very far away."