Introduced by Steve Rider
World Championship Boxing Londoner jim MCDONNELL , unbeaten in 24 fights, challenges BRIAN MITCHELL for the WBA junior lightweight championship. McDonnell's local support won't worry Mitchell - the South African-born boxer has made all five defences of his title away from home.
Commentator HARRY CARPENTER Rugby League
British Coal 'Nines'
Tonight, in front of their own Central Park crowd, Wigan start the defence of their title against Warrington, and the three other opening ties are
Leeds v The President's Nine St Helens v Widnes and Bradford Northern v The Rest Of The World.
Commentator RAY FRENCH Bowls
Further coverage from the second round of the CIS Insurance Championship.
Plus tonight's football news. Television presentation Boxing BOB DUNCAN
Rugby league KEITH PHILUPS Bowls KEITH MACKENZIE
Assistant editor GRAHAM FRY Producer CHARLES BALCHIN Editor JOHN ROWLINSON