Tyler Christopher is adamant he is not fazed by a late change of opponent ahead of returning to the ring for his fifth professional fight tomorrow.

The 26-year-old Bermudian was due to face fellow southpaw Kirk Stevens in a four-round super-welterweight bout at Planet Ice in Solihull, England, in his first fight since April.

However, Christopher was dealt a blow in his final preparations after discovering on Wednesday evening that he is now scheduled to fight Harley Marginson.

Despite the sudden upheaval, Christopher remains fully focused on the task in hand of maintaining his flawless professional record.

“Everything leading up to the fight had been really good and then I found out I’ve had a last-minute change of opponent,” he said. “It means I’m stepping into the unknown because I don’t really know anything about my new opponent.

“However, it doesn’t really change anything for me because I’ve prepared myself the best I can and how I usually would for any fight, I feel ready to go. My last fight was back in April and so I’m raring to get back into the ring.”

While he may have a perfect record from his previous four fights, he has yet to record his first stoppage.

Although he admits that is something he is desperate to achieve, Christopher is well aware that gaining the victory has to remain his priority.

“It is definitely something I want, I’m pushing hard for that hard first knockout,” added Christopher, who will be looking to assert his dominance on an opponent making his first start as a pro.

“I know he is making his professional debut and so that is something I can look to take advantage of.

“I’m feeling confident about pushing for that knockout inside four rounds but the win is always the main thing for me.”

Ironically, he believes the lack of a knockout on his record may actually work in his favour as he believes that opponents may underestimate him

“My coach has always said my record is deceiving and I definitely believe opponents underestimate me ahead of fights,” added Christopher, who has been incorporating strength into his training work over the past five months.

“I think there’s a combination of reasons why I haven’t had that knockout yet. I’ve fought some experienced fighters who are in the ring to survive, but I also think a part of me has been a little too nice and perhaps too cautious in previous fights.

“However, since my last fight last I’ve been implementing a lot of strength training to improve my physique and power, that’s something I’ve been focusing on.

“I’m feeling strong and I’m confident of pushing for that stoppage.”