Bristol boxer Lee Haskins looking forward to first world title defence in Cardiff

Tickets for Bristol boxer Lee Haskins' first world title defence go on sale later this morning.

The world champion will face Mexican Ivan Morales at Cardiff's Ice Arena Wales on May 14.

The fight could not be held in his home-town because there's no suitable venue in the city. but Haskins says he's happy just to be defending his title in the UK.

Haskins won't be able to defend the belt in his home city because Bristol is without a suitable venue. Credit: PA Images

Haskins became the IBF Bantamweight World Champion in bizarre circumstances last November after his opponent Randy Caballero failed to make the weight before their Las Vegas showdown.

Tickets for the fight go on sale today at 9am.