Reece Bellotti will challenge Jason Cunningham for the Commonwealth Featherweight title at York Hall next month.

The pair will face off on Friday, October 13, with Bellotti, who has won all of his bouts by way of knockout, looking to extend his record to 11-0.

The South Oxhey boxer returns to the ring for the first time since winning the WBC International Silver belt at the O2 Arena in July.

Cunningham will pose a considerably sterner test than Bellotti has come up against so far in his career, and the 26-year-old is aware of the threat his latest opponent possesses.

“This is what you get into boxing for, to win titles,” he told the Matchroom website. “This is the second title I can win this year and I’m really looking forward to it.

“I know Jason has come up through the weights. He’s boxed a good level of opposition, better than what I have so far. He’s a tough southpaw and I’m expecting my toughest fight so far.

“I haven’t fought a southpaw as a professional yet. It doesn’t faze me, you’ve got to get in there and experience all different things in your development and this ticks another box, and puts me in the frame for the British belt.”

Cunningham, who boasts a record of 23-3 with six knockouts, has had few issues with stepping up from the super-flyweight division.

He won the title against Jay Carney by way of split decision in March and is looking forward to returning to the famous Bethnal Green venue to defend it.

“The last time I was fighting on a show like this was against Kal Yafai down at super-fly, it’s been a long way back for me,” Cunningham said.

“It’s great to be back fighting at York Hall where I won the title. I performed well on the night. Boxing News had it nine rounds to three to me.

“My hand went in the second round but I cruised through it. I couldn’t believe when they called a split decision, I thought I was going to get robbed.”