Watch British featherweight title Boxing Live Streaming

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"But now I'm going to be fighting here and I still can't quite believe it.

"The fans in the east end are very special people, and to get the opportunity to fight in front of them is a dream come true.

"Boxing and football are a way of life around here, and I think you are going to see an amazing event on May 15 with everyone turning out to see it."

Promoter Warren is anticipating an "historic occasion".

He said: "There is a long history of boxing in the east end stretching back to the days of Ted 'Kid' Lewis.

"But Kevin has got the chance to do what none of the great east end fighters did, and that's fighting for a world title at Upton Park.

"The response from all over London has been fantastic. We've waited a long time for a London fighter who can fill stadiums, and Kevin can be that man.

"If he beats Katsidis then you are going to see more big fights at West Ham. I can promise you that May 15 is going to be an atmospheric and historic occasion."