EUROPEAN super-featherweight champion Ryan Garner is set to defend his title against Reece Bellotti, boxing authorities have confirmed.

Undefeated Garner won the EBU title in March with a unanimous decision victory over the previously undefeated Salvador Jimenez.

The Southampton boxer is set to return to the Bournemouth International Centre once again on July 26 to defend his international title for the first time.

Ryan Garner claimed the European title by beating Salvador Jimenez in MatchRyan Garner claimed the European title by beating Salvador Jimenez in March (Image: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions) Bellotti holds both the British and Commonwealth titles at super featherweight and has a record of 25-5-0 in the professional ranks.

Garner is striving to headline St Mary's and challenge for the world title, and this next match is seen as another step towards that goal.

On the prospect of facing Bellotti, Garner said in March: "I could fight Reece for the British, Commonwealth and European titles.

"The biggest fights bring the biggest money, and that's what I'm here for.  I don't call out anyone. I'm here to change my family's life."