BIRKENHEAD boxer Chloe Watson and her opponent Justine Lallemand had to be pulled apart when they faced-off at the press conference, ahead of their title clash live and free-to-air on Channel 5.

The flyweight foes collide on Friday night for the vacant European crown, with the action from the Toughsheet Community Stadium in Bolton, live from 10pm.

Delivered in association with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum Entertainment, the latest hard-hitting Wasserman Boxing show also includes the heavyweight return of Nathan Gorman, as well as the professional debut of ten times national amateur champion Dan Toward and the next outing of featherweight star-in-the-making Codie Smith.

Wirral Globe: Chloe Watson and Justine Lallemand face off before their European title fight Chloe Watson and Justine Lallemand face off before their European title fight (Image: Wasserman Boxing)

But it was Watson and Lallemand who caused the biggest stir at the press conference in Bolton, with the pair needing to be separated after an intense stare-down, that was fuelled by the exchange of big pre-fight predictions.

Lallemand, who challenged for the Euro title last year, said: "I am here for the win and I will win inside the distance - I am going for the knockout.

"She is a good fighter but she has never seen a fighter like me before!"

Watson, who is coached by Ricky Hatton, replied: "We will see on Friday night.

"I've had a lot of good fights already as a pro, and a lot of good fights as an amateur and so I believe she has never seen anyone like Chloe Watson.

"I am feeling the strongest and the fittest I have ever felt for a fight.  This will be a night to remember."

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman Boxing, said: "Chloe is in against a very, very tough opponent, but she can become the first British female to win the European flyweight title on Friday night, live and free on Channel 5.

"The female side of the sport is growing and growing and growing, and this is just the beginning for Chloe.

"Katie Taylor remains the flag bearer but you can't pick another champion, challenger or prospect in female boxing who has the number of viewing figures Chloe has had at this stage of her career.

"We guided Cecilia Brækhus to winning all of the world titles and we feel we can do the same with the pride of Birkenhead, Chloe Watson."