Harrison to face Estrada

World WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison will face Walter Estrada in the second defence of his crown on March 6 at Braehead Arena.

World WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison will face Walter Estrada in the second defence of his crown on March 6 at Braehead Arena.

The Colombian has stepped into the breach to replace Armenian William Abelyan, who withdrew due to injury.

Estrada has won 26 of his 28 fights, with 18 coming as a result of a knockout and he has never been stopped.

The Colombian will fly to Glasgow for this weekend after preparing for another fight.

But Estrada maintains he will not be travelling to Scotland as a support act to Harrison.

He said: “I am very happy to get this fight against Harrison for the world title. I am fit and ready.

“I want Harrison to know that I am not going to Scotland to make up the numbers or lie down in front of him.

“He has a real fight on his hands and don’t be surprised if he is left without a title again.

“I have seen Harrison’s fights against Julio Pablo Chacon, Wayne McCullough and Manuel Medina and nothing worries me.

“I know he is a big featherweight and can hit hard but he is also slow and flat-footed.

“The difference is I am quick and can punch. We will see who is the better man on the night.”

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