Boxing: BARNES READY FOR HARE

By Derek Bilton

David Barnes is confident he will retain his British welterweight title against James Hare on November 12.

The Manchester stylist faces Hare at the Northbridge Leisure Centre in Halifax in a genuine 'trade' fight that could go either way.

A win for Barnes will see him earn a Lonsdale belt outright after having already made two successful defences against Kevin McIntyre and Glen McLarnon.

Speaking ahead of the fight, the affable Barnes said: "I have not underestimated Hare one bit.

"I have prepared for this fight like no other and firmly believe I will be the winner.