BOXING: Irish middleweight Andy Lee will now meet Carl Cockerhan tomorrow night after his original opponent, Danny Jevic, pulled out of the fight.

The six-round contest, which is Lee's first of two fights under Bob Arum and Top Rank promotions, goes ahead at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas.

Orthodox puncher Cockerhan, who will be fighting in his home town, has won 12 of his 27 pro fights so far.

But unbeaten 22-year old southpaw Lee (3-0-0) is not worried about an opponent who is 10 years his senior.

"It is always a bit of a distraction when an opponent pulls out, but I am remaining totally focused on the fight itself," Lee said.

"In fact I'm not too worried about the change, its actually better, as I'll get more credibility for beating a better opponent."