Danny Christie to defend title at BKFC 60 Milton Keynes

The Currock man's next fight has been confirmed by promoters BKFC.

Christie will face David Round in a defence of his UK light-heavyweight belt at Milton Keynes.

It will see the Cumbrian return to action for the first time since his defeat to American Jared Warren at Leeds last November.

Welsh fighter Round, a former professional in MMA (mixed martial arts) will be Christie's opponent at BKFC 60 Milton Keynes on Saturday, April 6.

It is the first defence of the belt Christie won when defeating Anthony Holmes in Leeds in April last year.

Christie has three victories and a defeat to his name in his four BKFC outings, the Carlisle man having defeated Terry Brazier and Darren Godfrey before his title-winning bout with Holmes.

It will be Christie's first fight since his defeat to American Jared Warren last November (Image: BKFC)

His hopes of rising towards a world title shot were hit when Warren got the better of Christie in a first-round victory three months ago.

But now the Carlisle boxer will aim to reinforce his status as the best British fighter in his division.

Christie had been due to fight on the same date in Newcastle against north east opponent Jamie Jones.

That was set to be part of The Straightener Show which was not affiliated to BKFC.

But BKFC stepped in and put a stop to Christie's appearance, stating he was contracted only to fight under the BKFC banner.

Christie, speaking after the north east fight was shelved, suggested he was looking forward to the Milton Keynes event which had subsequently been arranged.

"I'm defending my UK title against the opponent I wanted," he said.

Round has two wins and two defeats from his first four outings in BKFC, most recently getting the better of Brazier in London last March.

The Christie fight is one of three championship contests high on the bill in Milton Keynes.

For more information visit the BKFC website.