As Jamie Cox returns to boxing's grass roots tomorrow, mentor Richie Woodhall has urged him to keep his sights on the ultimate goal - a shot at the world title.

The Swindon southpaw fights the experienced Duncan Cottier in his second professional bout, returning to Bethnal Green, a scene where he enjoyed many of his amateur successes.

Having fought on the same bill as Amir Khan at the O2 Arena on his debut, Cox has already experienced the bright lights of the pro game but Woodhall warns tomorrow evening will be a totally different prospect.

York Hall, in Bethnal Green is certainly not the most glamourous of surroundings but, with a huge fight on the undercard to Joe Calzaghe in Cardiff next month, Woodhall insists it will be another challenge for his protege.

He said: "It will be a totally different prospect.

"On his debut just the crowd and the atmosphere made sure he was up for it, it will be a bit different on Saturday.

"Of course York Hall is not the O2 Arena and the arena is smaller so this will be an interesting test.

"But the atmosphere will still be good and I have no doubt Jamie will rise to the task.

"I have said all along I truly believe Jamie can one day become a world champion and this is just the next step on his way to achieving that goal.

"Every fight is different on that journey and every fight is a learning curve.

"He is still learning but you can see the progress he has already made."

Having won gold at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March 2006, Cox has rapidly become one of the country's brightest young boxing stars.

His debut win was a comfortable points victory over Johnny Greaves and Woodhall now sees no reason why he cannot maintain his winning professional start.

He said: "We are confident. We have been working hard in the gym and just looking forward to this moment.

"His performance in his first fight was good but of course there are things he can improve.

"The best thing about Jamie is he is so determined to be the best. He listens to everything we say and you can tell he takes it all in."

Twenty-one-year-old Cox started his career at Walcot Boxing Club and is expecting a few old faces to be following the next step of his journey tomorrow.

"Good support will always help", said Woodhall.

"The fans in London cheered him on last time and you could tell it helped him.

"Hopefully he will get the same support again as I am sure it would have a similar effect."