THE credentials of promising Toowoomba boxer Kris George will be put to the test in March when he finally takes on one of state's most exciting prospects.
George, unbeaten after five professional fights, will face Brisbane's Ozan Craddock for the vacant Queensland welterweight title on March 14 at Rumours International.
The Toowoomba boxer has been destructive in the early days of his professional career with four of his five wins coming from first round knock-outs.
But Craddock boasts a similar record having won all six of his professional bouts, three by first round knock-out and two with second round KO's.
Craddock is a hot prospect and George is excited about the chance to show just how talented he is.
The pair was due to fight in November last year before both men suffered injuries.
George sustained an eye socket injury while sparring which cancelled their first scheduled match-up.
"I've been looking forward to it. Coming back this year I just want to test myself," the 24-year-old said. "You don't see this fight too often.
"He's a renowned fighter. I'm the underdog.
"He's got a lot of backing and support so it would be good for me to knock him off."
George's manager Brendon Smith is equally as excited about the bout, which will appear on the same card as Michael Katsidis' first fight in Toowoomba in eight years.
"This is a fight that has been highly anticipated for a while," Smith said.
"It has been the fight Kris and his trainer Craig Monagle have wanted for a while.
"This is a great match-up. It's a big fight for both boys. They have both had good knock-outs."
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