Lewis Benson will now take part in the super-lightweight edition of the #GoldenContract tournament at York Hall on November 22.

Benson (12-2, 2 KOs) will be one of eight elite 140lb stars competing in the tournament, live on Sky Sports in the UK in association with Matchroom Boxing, and on ESPN+ in the US in association with Top Rank.

The Scot is elevated to the tournament proper following the withdrawal of Akeem Ennis Brown, who will now bid for the British & Commonwealth super-lightweight titles with full details of the match-up to be confirmed in due course.

Benson, who has already fought out a classic with another #GoldenContract entrant in Tyrone McKenna, is excited about his opportunity and is ready to burst onto the world scene by being the last man standing.

He said: "I'm absolutely over the moon to get this opportunity. In the back of my head I always thought there's a good chance of me going in the tournament in case somebody pulls out for any reason, so I'm absolutely buzzing.

"I've been training hard getting my fitness up and I can't wait. I watched the featherweight tournament and it was unbelievable. I was really impressed with Leigh Wood and Ryan Walsh, they were the standouts for me, and now I can't wait to compete in it myself.

"Everybody in the tournament is a good fighter. You have some of the best boys in Britain and then some really good European fighters too, so it's a cracking line-up.

"Fighting on Sky Sports and ESPN+ is great too, it means everybody will be tuning in so I can't wait to show them what I'm all about."