Snodland fighter George Hennon will face Ben Fields in an eliminator contest for the English super-lightweight title at London’s York Hall this weekend.

Trained by George O’Mahoney in Aylesford, 28-year-old Hennon earned his eliminator after he knocked out Bulgarian welterweight Ilyan Markov in his last fight to secure his second successive stoppage.

His opponent on Saturday has the upper hand when it comes to experience.

Hennon’s nine bouts and 36 rounds are dwarfed by Fields, who has competed in 149 rounds.

Despite being less seasoned, Hennon commented with confidence and delight on receiving a step up in levels and rounds.

He said: “I just can’t wait to get going and excited to know we’re stepping up the levels, and we will continue to keep stepping up after this as well.

“I’m fully focused, zoned in. Obviously, we’ve known about this for a while now, so I’m glad it’s over the line and I can’t wait to get going.

“I’ve always been disciplined and consistent with my training, maybe being in an eliminator and a better opponent, if I can be more zoned in, then I will be.

“Certainly, I just feel a little bit more excited for the challenge, but I’ll share the same discipline I always show - consistency with the training, nutrition, rest and everything.”

Hennon fought three times last year, starting with back-to-back shut-out point wins over four rounds, culminating in his first stoppage victory of his career in November, which he has since doubled to take him into his first 10-round contest.

His 10th opponent is a former Midlands Area super-lightweight champion from Birmingham. Fields had his hand raised against eight opponents in 2019, six of which were previously undefeated.

That fine form awarded him with a Midlands Area super-lightweight title shot against Alex Fearon in Liverpool, which he won on points.

The journeyman has never been knocked out in 27 contests, which includes going 10 rounds with British title contender Kaisee Benjamin, as well as eight rounds with Frank Warren’s prospect Eithan James.

The 33-year-old hasn’t lost in his last three fights, which includes a draw with Jamie Stewart for the vacant Midlands Area welterweight title, then another draw against former Southern Area and English champion Billy Allington, culminating with a four-round points win at home in March.

So both warriors will enter the ring with form and momentum behind them.

Hennon and Fields are fighting to meet Portsmouth’s Lucas Ballingall, who will defend his crown against challenger Sajid Abid before September.

Hennon came out of his last fight calling for a Southern Area super-lightweight title shot at the reigning champion Denis Denikajev - an easy fight to make, considering both boxers are signed to Goodwin Boxing.

Interestingly, the only blemish on Denikajev’s record is a draw - which came against Fields in 2019.

Hennon reassured he is still open to challenging Southern Area champion Denikajev at some stage.

He said: “Whatever George and Steve Goodwin think is the right step for me, I’ll prepare for whatever fight they put in front of me.

“As things stand, I’m fighting for an English title eliminator and that’s all I’m focused on.”