Leigh boxer Danny Hunt is set to step into the ring again on July 13.

The lightweight is due to box at York Hall in Bethnal Green, although the opponent for his fourth professional bout is not known yet.

But Hunt will be aiming to repeat the success of his last fight at the New Connaught Rooms in Holborn, where he defeated Birmingham's Steve Hanley in a bout broadcast on the internet.

"I'm currently working on a strength programme so I can knock my opponents out," joked Hunt as he trained for the match.

The fighter's preparations have recently been boosted after a deal with Glendale Services, who work in partnership with Southend Council to run leisure centres in the borough.

"I wrote to them asking if they could help me," explained Hunt.

"I had to go for an interview and they told me I could use Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, Warrior Square and Belfairs swimming pools, and Shoebury and Chase fitness centres for nothing.

"With my 5lb steak sponsorship from Mandy's Chop Shop in Leigh I'm OK for meat and now I'm OK for training.

"But I am still looking for financial help to ease the costs of travelling to the Lennox Lewis gym in Hackney where I do my boxing and weight training."

The cost of travelling is also set to rise again for Hunt after Lewis's trainer Joe Dunbar offered him the chance of a training regime at Charlton Athletic.

Anyone wanting to sponsor Danny should contact him on 01702 511298 or 07790 306649.

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