Former two-time featherweight world champion Josh Warrington, 32-years-old, is gearing up for a new year.

Last month in Leeds, Warrington suffered the second defeat of his pro career when he lost a twelve round decision to mandatory challenger Luis Alberto Lopez, who walked away with the IBF world title.

Initially Warrington had a very difficult time dealing with the loss, but now he's motivated to make things right for his career.

"The first few nights were difficult because I closed my eyes and all I could do was see him celebrating," Warrington told BBC Sport.

"It was hard to close my eyes and see him jumping around, holding my belt. I turned one side of the pillow, close my eyes, see him again. Then I turn the other side, close my eyes and I'd see him again.

"On Monday and Tuesday [following the loss] I wanted to put my trainers on and start running. I wanted to get back into the gym. If I didn't have those feelings, it would be time to call it a day but it's still there, that fire is still there. I've just lost a majority decision and people say it could have gone either way. I've not been disgraced, and I finished the fight stronger than he did but maybe I just got it wrong at the start. I've still got it and I want to put it right [in 2023]."

There are several big fight scenarios for him.

One is a domestic showdown with WBA world champion Leigh Wood. And the other scenario is a trilogy clash with Mauricio Lara, who knocked Warrington out in their first meeting. The rematch ended in a no-contest due to a clash of heads.

With Wood and Lara potentially fighting each other, Warrington is up for facing the winner.

"Leigh Wood is going to be out soon and there's talks about him facing Lara - why can't I have the winner out of them two? I've got to be patient now because I've kind of gone on to the B-side," Warrington said.

"They [Wood and his team] still want the fight because it's a big fight domestically. That fight will bring a lot of pounds to the table and brings a lot of attention."