BLACKROD boxer Rick Godding is determined to take his second chance towards a British title shot later this month.

The 30-year-old is only two fights into his comeback from a nightmare two-year injury lay-off but has been handed a shock eliminator bout at Wembley Arena.

The light-middleweight is naturally over the moon and after balancing work commitments and his training since returning to the ring, he is now putting work to one side to make sure he gives himself the best chance of getting that long-awaited chance to win the Lonsdale Belt.

Godding told The Bolton News: "This is a big chance for me and a great one that I didn't expect to come so soon.

"It has always been my aim to fight for a British title but when the injury came it set me back.

"I have only had two fights back but I got a call offering me a shot and I would have been mad not to accept.

"It is only four weeks away but it's a chance I have to grab with both hands.

"You have to take these chances when they come your way.

"I have given up work for the next month and the sole focus is now on July 24."

Godding extended his unbeaten professional record to 22 fights at Preston's Guild Hall 11 days ago when he beat Doncaster's Adam Jones on points after six rounds.

He admits it wasn't his best performance but says balancing work and his training has been hard.

He knows he has to perform better in the capital against another unbeaten light-middleweight, Gary Corcoran who is boxing on his home patch.

Godding believes his experience will be key on the night and is hoping to take a big support down with him to London.

The determination to make up for lost time and grab his second chance will also drive him on.

He added: "To be honest, I was not at my best last weekend but got the job done.

"It has been hard doing 16 hour days with work, sessions at my new gym Tricky's and fitting training around it.

"I was hoping to maybe get a chance at an English title in September against the winner of Navid Mansouri and Sam Sheedy (who fought for that title on Saturday).

"But Gary Corcoran's opponent pulled out and I got the offer.

"It won't be easy – he is a good fighter and also unbeaten but he does make mistakes.

"I think my experience will help me and I hope, even with the short notice, to take a lot of support down there with me.

"It could be a great night for me and that is why it is full concentration now on my training."