Last Updated: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:45
Olympic gold medalist James DeGale has confirmed plans to train with Floyd Mayweather Jr in Las Vegas at the end of July.
DeGale will also take in sessions with Ronald "Winky" Wright and Jermain Taylor as part of a summer tour which comes after he has faced Ciaran Healey at the MEN Arena on July 18.
The idea of sparring with ring legend Mayweather Jr was first raised when the American superstar came to London for a public workout last month and DeGale cannot wait to get going.
"We've got a few options, including training with Mayweather in Vegas. I'll get good quality sparring and that's what I need," he said.
"To be in the gym with Floyd will be unbelievable. Floyd is one of my favourite fighters ever.
"He's a boxer who can dig deep when he needs to. Mayweather is a proper showman - I love his attitude. He has all the skills.
"If I'm half the fighter he is I'll be cool."