DANNY Butler will be hoping it is not a case of unlucky 13 when he clashes with Welsh veteran Mark Phillips on Jane Couch's latest boxing promotion at the Marriott Hotel in Bristol's city centre on Sunday week.

The reigning British Masters super middleweight champion boasts an unblemished 12-fight record and is on the verge of bigger and better things.

But he must first avoid slipping up against journeyman Phillips in a non-title bout scheduled for four three-minute rounds.

Show promoter Couch revealed: "Danny has something potentially big in the pipeline for later this year and he needs to win this fight.

"Negotiations are still going on and we hope to be able to announce something in the next few weeks.

"There's always a risk factor whenever a boxer steps into the ring, but we feel this one is worth taking. It's a mark time fight for Danny and he'll use it as a workout.

"We looked long and hard for a suitable opponent and Mark Phillips was happy to come across from Wales."

Kingswood-based featherweight Pete Leeworthy will attempt to make it two wins in as many paid outings when he tackles Birmingham's Sean Walton over six two-minute sessions on the undercard.

Tickets are on sale now for the show, priced £65 (dinner) and £30 (boxing only), and these can be booked by calling 07725 045405.