RYAN Martin may not have fought for eight months, but the unbeaten welterweight expects to be the calmest person in his house tomorrow.

The 22-year-old goes into battle for only the seventh time as a professional fighter when he faces Arvydas Trizno at the Grange Drive Leisure Centre.

While Martin’s career is still in its early stages, there has been plenty reason to get excited by the former Walcot and England amateur.

Two stoppage wins and a Challenge title in six contests has him on the verge of bigger and better things – providing he picks up what should be a routine win over Lithuanian Trizno.

Ever since Martin made his debut in the paid ranks two-and-a-half years ago, little has flustered him.

“I looked back at my first fight (a points win over veteran Jason Nesbitt in March 2014) and I was watching my ring walk – even then, I looked full of confidence,” said Martin, who could find himself inducted into the WBC Youth programme after this contest.

“After that night, I thought: ‘you know what, I’m not bad at this’ and I have been relaxed ever since.

“My dad (Lee) and my brother (Nick), on the other hand, probably aren’t. I don’t think even my mum (Vincey) can believe how relaxed I’ve been in the build-up to fights.”

While Martin, who is managed by Keith Mayo and trained by Richard Farnan, is undoubtedly frustrated by his stop-start career he eager to push forward – starting tomorrow night.

“You have got to keep you mind off what has gone on in the past and to be honest, I think I have done that pretty well,” he said.

“I’m feeling very good ahead of Friday, camp has gone perfectly – well, I have had eight months to prepare.

“It has been strange not having not boxed since winning that Challenge title but you have just got to stay sharp and be in the gym all the time.”

Martin and Arvydas will weigh-in this afternoon (4.30pm) at Scrappers’ Gym on Langley Road alongside Kelly Morgan, who is topping the bill tomorrow as she faces Lisa Cielas for the vacant WBC Silver middleweight title.