Former British super-middleweight champion Paul Smith is relishing his return to action on May 21.
Smith will form part of the undercard to Frank Warren's "This is It" show at the O2 Arena.
Top of the bill sees Nathan Cleverly take on Jurgen Braehmer for the WBO light-heavyweight title.
And James DeGale will defend the British super-middleweight title for the first time since beating Smith in December.
Tough-as-nails Smith was stopped late on by DeGale at the LIverpool Echo Arena in a sold out fight.
But he has vowed to come back stronger for the experience.
Smith has dropped back down to middleweight since the loss, and has teamed up with popular Manchester trainer Joe Gallagher.
"I can't wait to get back in the ring," said Smith.
"I've made a few changes since the DeGale fight and I feel refreshed.
"It's time for a new challenge and that is winning belts at middleweight.
""Going to Joe's gym in Manchester has really given me the buzz back.
" It's the same situation as when I was with Billy Graham up in Manchester at the start of my career.
"Every day you are surrounded by great pros, and it is an inspiration, it really is.
"Sparring is second to none and that's going to stand me in good stead when I'm fighting for titles."
Smith finds himself in a lively domestic division, with the likes of Matt Macklin, Darren Barker and Martin Murray all potential opponents.
"They are all quality fighters," said Smith.
"I've never bad-mouthed anyone, and I won't start now. But I'd love a top British name in the next six months.
"I loved being British champion at super-middlewieght, and I want to have the same kind of success at middleweight.
"Barker seems keen to fight a big British name, so why not start with me."
Smith will form part of the undercard to Frank Warren's "This is It" show at the O2 Arena.
Top of the bill sees Nathan Cleverly take on Jurgen Braehmer for the WBO light-heavyweight title.
And James DeGale will defend the British super-middleweight title for the first time since beating Smith in December.
Tough-as-nails Smith was stopped late on by DeGale at the LIverpool Echo Arena in a sold out fight.
But he has vowed to come back stronger for the experience.
Smith has dropped back down to middleweight since the loss, and has teamed up with popular Manchester trainer Joe Gallagher.
"I can't wait to get back in the ring," said Smith.
"I've made a few changes since the DeGale fight and I feel refreshed.
"It's time for a new challenge and that is winning belts at middleweight.
""Going to Joe's gym in Manchester has really given me the buzz back.
" It's the same situation as when I was with Billy Graham up in Manchester at the start of my career.
"Every day you are surrounded by great pros, and it is an inspiration, it really is.
"Sparring is second to none and that's going to stand me in good stead when I'm fighting for titles."
Smith finds himself in a lively domestic division, with the likes of Matt Macklin, Darren Barker and Martin Murray all potential opponents.
"They are all quality fighters," said Smith.
"I've never bad-mouthed anyone, and I won't start now. But I'd love a top British name in the next six months.
"I loved being British champion at super-middlewieght, and I want to have the same kind of success at middleweight.
"Barker seems keen to fight a big British name, so why not start with me."