McCullough said: "I am really devastated to be missing out on Prizefighter but the hand injury is pretty bad.

"My doctor has advised me not to use it at all for training or fighting for the next six to eight weeks.

"We are all packed and ready to go and we really wanted to be there but this is boxing and these things happen."

McCullough, who is based in Las Vegas, is replaced by Irish fighter Willie Casey

Is this the end of McCullough?

Tickets for Prizefighter, costing £35 (unreserved), £60 (ringside) and £100 (VIP), are now on sale from Matchroom Sport on 01277 359 900.