MARTIN MURRAY is targeting a big fight in the United States before the end of the year.
The St Helens middleweight proved he belongs on boxing's biggest stage when he dropped Sergio Martinez before pushing him to an extremely tight and controversial decision in April.
And although a mooted fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr could not be made, Murray is hopeful he can hit the bright lights of New York or Las Vegas before 2013 is out.
"I want to box in America, like every fighter does," Murray, who is currently recovering from minor surgery to his elbow, stated.
"HBO were very impressed with how I performed against Martinez and have said they'd be happy to show me again.
"I need to get cracking on getting my visa sorted and then I can hopefully get some big fights sorted over there.
Martin has also hinted that he may consider a move up to super-middleweight if the right opportunities arise.
In the meantime, though, he's firmly got his sights on the 160lbs division's best.
"I'm open to all offers at middleweight, whether it be against Chavez Jnr, the winner of Golovin v Macklin or whoever.
"I've got momentum from the Martinez fight and I need to make sure I don't go stale or get shut out of the picture like I did after I fought Felix Sturm.
"I've proven that I'm an elite fighter twice already and I've been unlucky both times. I know I belong at the top level and I know I'm good enough to become a world champion.
"It's just a matter of time before I get my hands on one of those belts and I don't care who I have to fight to do it."
London - Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury will be a ringside guest with Mark Pougatch live on Channel 5 for the WBC Silver super-middleweight contest between James DeGale MBE and Stjepan Bozic from 9.30pm this Saturday, June 8, Glow, Bluewater.
Tyson will be assessing the performances of rising British stars the WBC International super-bantamweight champion Kid Galahad, son of the legend Chris Eubank Jr and his own cousin - the heavyweight star and World Youth amateur super-heavyweight gold medalist Hughie Fury.
The Hennessy Sports show is live on Channel 5 in the UK from 9.30pm and on Wealth TV in the US.
The undercard will also feature kickboxing champion Albert Kraus, Eli Green from Guildford, Dani Davis of Croydon and Peter McDonagh of Bermondsey.
Ticket Information
Tickets already purchased for the event originally dated for March 23rd at Glow, that have not been returned for a refund, will be able to be used for this new date and no new tickets will be issued.
Anyone unable to attend this new date can get a refund at point of purchase.
Tickets for June 8th are priced from £35 and are available to purchase from the following box offices today:
Hennessy Sports box office 01925 755 222
Ticketline: 0844 888 4402 or ticketline.co.u
London - Albert “The Hurricane” Kraus, the Dutch welterweight kickboxer and GLORY fighter will make his second outing in professional boxing on the undercard to the WBC Silver super-middleweight contest between James DeGale MBE vs Stjepan Bozic, this Saturday at Glow, Bluewater, June 8.
Kraus, the first K-1 World MAX 2002 champion has held seven world titles in kickboxing and made an emphatic start to life in boxing, stopping Valentin Cimpoeru after three rounds, with Valentin not coming out for the fourth.
This Saturday he meets Welsh fighter Joe Jones out to impress and show once again that he could be a champion of multiple combat sports.
The Hennessy Sports show, live on Channel 5 in the UK from 9.30pm and on Wealth TV in the US, features WBC Silver super-middleweight champion James DeGale defending his title against Croatian fighter Stjepan Bozic.
It also features unbeaten WBC International super-bantamweight champion Kid Galahad, son of the legend, middleweight sensation Chris Eubank Jr in his 10th professional fight and the World Youth super-heavyweight champion Hughie Fury in his fifth professional contest.
The undercard will also feature Eli Green from Guildford, Dani Davis of Croydon and Peter McDonagh of Bermondsey.
