Mucha returned to the ring after a five-month injury lay-off to record a victory by technical knock out over the 32-year-old Latvian at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in Bayswater last week.

It was a tough contest for 22-year-old Mucha who survived a nasty headbutt during the fight against his experienced opponent.

But he came through the battle to extend his impressive unbeaten record to 10 fights.

Mucha’s agent and trainer Chris Sanigar is now attempting to sort out a shot at the Southern Area title on April 25.

Mucha told the Chronicle: “I was desperate to get back into the ring and the fight went well. My coaches were happy with my performance and so was I.

“I was up against a very tough opponent who gave as good as he got. But I was too strong, fast and sharp for him in the end.”

And he added: “I really wanted the victory because I know what is ahead. It was great preparation for what I hope will be a title fight.

“Then if I can win that, the aim is to defend it back in Reading in front of my hometown fans.

“Travelling has been fine and every boxer has to do it. But I really want to start boxing at home now, it’s where I know I can perform my best.”

Mucha is now back in Reading and is already gearing up for his next fight.

But he admits the past few months were difficult as he fought his way back from injury.

“I couldn’t run for ages then found out I was wearing the wrong shoes,” he explained. “I had an Achilles tendon injury but it’s sorted now and I feel great again.”

Meanwhile, Reading brothers Faraz and Hamza Akram will both be in Queensbury Boxing League action when they compete at Alexandra Palace on Saturday week.