Ryan Walsh will fight for three titles next month as he looks to become a two-weight champion.

The 38-year-old from Cromer, who was a long-time holder of the British featherweight crown, will face Sam Noakes for his British and Commonwealth lightweight titles as well as the WBO Continental crown on December 7 at Wembley.

It is a massive reward for Walsh, who produced a stunning first-round knockdown of home favourite Reece Mould in Sheffield in September.

“This is a reward for that eye-catching victory,” said trainer Graham Everett. “It's a big name fighter. As far as Noakes is concerned, they're probably looking to get Ryan at the right time - a big name, good credibility, but someone they want to get on their resume and move on.

“There's no doubt about it, Ryan’s in this fight to win it. He is nothing but excited about the prospect.

“It was a stunning performance against Reece Mould, everybody was talking about it, everybody was excited about it and the big statement was made there - not that he's been anywhere because he's always been training – that Ryan Walsh is back.

“Ryan is getting his just rewards for sticking at it and being there. He has spent nearly a year in the gym with a bad injury in the middle of that year, with a detached bicep. Not many people know about it, he doesn't even talk about it.

“He was back in the ring sparring just a few months after. It's an incredible desire, an incredible will.

“He's a one off – although there are three Walsh brothers. He's an incredibly determined man who has got will and desire beyond all belief.”

Noakes, under the wing of promoter Frank Warren, is seen as one of the future superstars. He has a15-0 record – 14 of those wins coming by stoppage – but Walsh has never shied away from a big challenge.

“That's Ryan, he loves a challenge,” said Everett. “The bigger the fight, the brighter the lights, the happier he is. He's really looking forward to this fight. It’s a huge challenge - we know on paper it's a very, very difficult fight and I have nothing but respect for Sam Noakes, we all do. We will prepare like we always do prepare - no stone unturned, 100pc everything covered.”

Walsh has been involved in British, European and world title fights, but this could top the lot.

“Every fight at the moment is the biggest fight of his career,” said Everett. “It keeps him in. This is huge. With it being for three titles - the British, Commonwealth and European – then would have to say it is the biggest fight of his career.”