Woods poised for September return

Woods is hoping to make his comeback in his home city (Getty)

Clinton Woods hopes to return to the ring in September as he bids to win back his IBF light-heavyweight title.

The 36-year-old Sheffield fighter considered retiring after losing his crown to American Antonio Tarver in Tampa in April.

But Woods told BBC Radio Sheffield: "I feel I have a point to prove after losing to Tarver. That wasn't me in that ring.

"There's no way I want to call it a day after that performance."

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But Woods admitted it would be a hard road back to reclaim his world title belt: "I know it's going to be tough and my next two fights will probably be more difficult than a world title fight, but I'm ready.

He's determined to win back his title Clinton Woods' promoter Dennis Hobson

"I want to pay back my fans who spent a lot of money going to watch me in America."

Woods' promoter Dennis Hobson added: "It's not going to be easy but Clinton feels he has something to prove.

"He had an off-night against Tarver but he's entitled to have a blip in his career.

"We hope to have him back in the ring in September. He's determined to win back his title."