Tom Doran plans to make a  sparkling return to the ring on Saturday night and put Deeside on the boxing map.

Doran – nicknamed Dazzlin’ – is the headline act on a stacked show at Deeside Leisure Centre, fighting for the first time in three years.

Respected promoter Dave Coldwell has put together the homecoming for the talented 26-year-old, who takes centre stage along with Mynydd Isa heavyweight Andy Jones.

Both men train out of Shotton ABC under  head coach Shane Thomas and Clive Doran, and Doran Jnr feels this weekend will be good exposure for boxing in Deeside and his experienced cornermen.

He said: “I’m really excited about it to be honest and can’t wait to get back in the ring.

“Everyone has been asking me about it and it should be a great night for the area.”

Doran made his professional debut in 2009 and won his first 10 contests, marking the then light middleweight out as one the brightest prospects in British boxing.

But he took an indefinite break from the sport in 2012 and has not fought since his first-round stoppage win over Max Maxwell in May 2011.

Doran announced his comeback in January and faces Harry Matthews over six rounds on Saturday night at  super middleweight.

“My preparation has been ideal and everything has gone exactly to plan,” said the still unbeaten Doran.

“There have been no injuries or niggles and I’ve had been doing some quality sparring in Manchester and Bolton.

“I kept myself pretty fit when I wasn’t boxing  anyway and I’ve been doing some crossfit stuff too so I’m feeling good.”

Doran, who has backing from A J Field Electrical and Crossfit Chester, revealed Facebook had helped him keep tabs on York-based Matthews, known as the Pocklington Rocket.

Doran said: “I know a bit about him and we’re friends on Facebook so I have seen him putting up stuff.

“He’s had a few weeks notice, he’s been putting the work in and he’s coming to fight.”

Matthews, 26, won his first nine bouts but comes to Deeside on a five-fight losing streak.

Doran said: “A few years back they were trying to sort out a fight between us but it didn’t happen.

“He’s lost a few but he’s a tough kid and he’s been in some good fights and he’ll come and have a go.”

Doran had a reputation as a tear-up fighter before his break but now plans to make greater use of his technical boxing skills.

He said: “I have only been six rounds once and it would be nice to get a few rounds under my belt.

“I have gone back to my boxing style and trying to be a bit cleverer.

“I don’t know why I used to get dragged into fights but I know I don’t enjoy getting punched and smacked in the head as much as I used to!

“We’ll see how everything goes on Saturday and then talk about where to go next but I think my future is at super middleweight.

“I feel strong at the weight and I’m really looking forward  getting back to it.”