The WBA world featherweight champion Nick Ball (20-0-1, 11 KOs) makes his first defence of his title in a Liverpool homecoming fight at the M&S Bank Arena against Ronny Rios (34-4, 17 KOs).

British super welterweight prospect Pat McCormack (7-0) returns to action in Newcastle, as he looks to extend his unbeaten streak against experienced Mexican puncher Miguel Parra (25-5-1).