Abingdon's unbeaten middleweight, Jake Guntert, returns to the ring next month seven months after his last fight.

The 23-year-old (pictured), who has won all six of his professional bouts, is on the bill against an as yet unnanmed opponent at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday, May 26.

Guntert explained that his long absence in the ring had been caused by an injury.

"I was due to fight in January, but I had an abscess on my back that took a long time to heal," he said.

Guntert, who is managed by top promoter Frank Maloney, travels from his home to Deptford in London for training.

He still has high ambitions in the sport.

"By the end of the year, I want to be in touching distance of a Southern Area or British masters title, both of which are vacant at the moment," he said.

Fight fans wanting to watch Guntert in action can book tickets on 07710 947102.