LEE McGregor will step back into the ring on December 1 when he takes on Isaac Lowe.

The featherweight, who lives in Blindwells, will do battle for the WBO European title at the Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton.

McGregor returns after losing a fight of the year contender against Erik Robles for the IBO world title, while Lowe – cousin of heavyweight king Tyson Fury – is rebuilding after a punishing defeat to Nick Ball last year.

Delivered in association with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum Entertainment, McGregor versus Lowe is a fight that promises to captivate British boxing fans with a place in the WBO world rankings the prize for the winner.

East Lothian Courier: Lee McGregor lost out to Erik Robles Ayala in his bid to become world champion but steps back into the ring at the beginning of December. Image: Jennifer CharltonLee McGregor lost out to Erik Robles Ayala in his bid to become world champion but steps back into the ring at the beginning of December. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Twenty-six-year-old McGregor said: “I like what I’ve been hearing from Isaac because he’s going to come and have a go on December 1.

“But I will out-box and out-fight him.

“I’m moving up to featherweight and I am going to be so strong.

“In my last fight against Robles, I was nowhere near 100 per cent and the people close to me know the reasons for that.

“I could’ve taken the rematch, but I know I would not be giving a true reflection of myself if I did.

“This is a big fight and one the fans will like.

“After this win, it won’t be long before I am challenging for big titles again.

“Isaac, you are going to get the best version of me. You have been warned.”

East Lothian Courier: Lee McGregor lost out to Erik Robles Ayala in his bid to become world champion. Image: Jennifer CharltonLee McGregor lost out to Erik Robles Ayala in his bid to become world champion. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Lowe, who has won 23 and drawn three of his 28 fights, was similarly looking forward to getting back in the ring.

He said: “This is a great fight for the fans.

“We are going to punch the living daylights out of each other for 30 minutes – that's if Lee can last the 10 rounds.

“The people around him think I’m past it and over the hill but there’s no way Lee is beating a fully fit and focused Isaac Lowe.

“I can mix it with the best and Lee won’t be able to cope with me on December 1.

“I punch a lot harder than any of the guys he’s been with before.

“Lee, what are you going to do when you lose to me?!”

East Lothian Courier: Lee McGregor had an entertaining bout against Erik Robles Ayala earlier this year. Image: Jennifer CharltonLee McGregor had an entertaining bout against Erik Robles Ayala earlier this year. Image: Jennifer Charlton

Kalle Sauerland, head of global boxing at Wasserman Boxing, was expecting an impressive bout.

He said: “McGregor versus Lowe has ‘British classic’ written all over it!

“This is the highest stakes for both men, with world title aspirations, pride and national honour all on the line and so it has all the ingredients to be yet another fight of the year contender, live and free on Channel 5.”