Jamie Conlan to defend his Commonwealth title in Belfast on November 5

An opponent for the Belfast fighter has yet to be confirmed.

Conlanwon the title in April after stopping holder Anthony Nelson in the eighth round in London in a fight of the year contneder.

“The Commonwealth belt seems to propel fighters onto bigger things - it’s another step on the road to a world title,” said Conlan.

“Everything is moving steadily in the right direction. Each fight is another step up the ladder and a box ticked on my journey towards a world title.

“I’m thrilled to be boxing back in Belfast. I grew up watching a local guy from my area called Eamonn Magee become Commonwealth champion and it’s always been a title that has stood out for me.

“To be defending the Commonwealth title front of my home crowd will be a great experience and I know I’ll have big numbers there watching me.”