Hydro Josh Taylor undercard upset can be the making of me, says Hamilton boxer Jordan Grant

Hamilton's Jordan Grant hopes to shock Commonwealth Games bronze medallist John Docherty at the Hydro tomorrow night, and says a win could be the making of him.

But the 24-year-old says he has nothing to lose, since it's him who is making the step up to meet the Montrose fighter over eight rounds.

The bout was a late addition to the undercard for the massive Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall junior welterweight scrap at the Glasgow arena, in front of 13,000 people, and live on Sky Sports.

Grant told Lanarkshire Live Sport : "It's an opportunity I can't refuse. I've got to take these chances.

"It's massive. It's on Sky Sports. If I cause an upset my name is in contention.

"But I'm under no illusions - this guy is a top operator.

"This is my first bout outwith four rounds, so it's going to be tough, but I'm one of those guys who would fight anybody.

"Most people would shy away from this fight, but I'm taking it with both hands.

"You can't turn down a fight at the Hydro on the Josh Taylor undercard - you'd be silly."

Jordan, who trains at Blantyre's Priestfield ABC added: "I'm taking a big step up, against a guy who has fought 10 rounds and eight rounds before, so he's no stranger to these, he's been in the deep waters.

"I couldn't turn it down. This does a lot for my family, this is why I'm in this sport, this is why I train so hard for days like this.

"I don't see my daughter a lot because I'm training so hard, so this makes it sweeter and I'll be able to treat her with a holiday this year.

"If I win this it could be the start of me - even if I put a good account in.

"People forget that this is my first eight-rounder, so people need to realise that I'm the one making the step up.

"I have nothing to lose. I have more to gain