James Tennyson is now number one contender for WBA World title

The Belfast fighter won the European and Commonwealth titles in May after getting up off the floor to stop Martin J Ward in five rounds.

That win has led to him moving up from two to one in the WBA rankings.

Tennyson is expected to make a voluntary defence of his European belt against France’s Samir Ziani, will be his final contest before a world title challenge.

Ziani, who has a career record of 28 wins, one draw and three defeats, lost a European title challenge against compatriot Guillaume Frenois in November 2016.