Michael Alldis says he is ready to reclaim his British super-bantamweight crown.

The Crawley fighter has been lined up to fight Scotsman Brian Carr for the British and Commonwealth titles in January.

The only dispute now is whether Alldis will be defending the Lonsdale Belt or fighting for the vacant title.

Alldis, 33, lost his British title to Patrick Mullings in July but the Harrow fighter has subsequently been stripped of the crown after failing a drugs test.

The British Boxing Board of Control have insisted Alldis will not be reinstated as champion but the Sussex star is currently taking legal advice in a bid to challenge that decision.

Whether he is successful remains to be seen but Alldis insists he will fight Carr whichever way.

Alldis said: "I want justice. Making the title vacant isn't justice. What do I get out of it?

"I have got myself down over it but I will not get down over it anymore. Patrick Mullings is history. I just want to get on with fighting now.

"My solicitor is speaking to my promoters, Matchroom, to see what can be done. At least I have done what I can. I haven't sat back and stewed over it.

"There is no point in going on feeling sorry for myself. If I have to, I will win it back in the ring."

A venue and date for the fight has still to be confirmed although it is likely to take place in London or Crawley, possibly on January 19.

Carr and Alldis have been destined to meet each other for a while, with Alldis turning down an opportunity to meet his rival in Glasgow two months ago.

Alldis was not happy with the venue and could not go ahead with the fight as the Mullings situation had not been resolved, but he is now looking forward to the contest.

He said: "I wanted to fight Brian Carr instead of Patrick Mullings (in July) but he didn't want the fight.

"I have seen numerous videos of him. He is tough but I can't see him beating me.

"I feel he is too slow. He only fights properly for four rounds and then he scrubs and holds. He is a bit of a mauler."