Matthew Macklin’s career on a knife edge as he faces must-win fight

Matthew Macklin insists his next move will either be retirement or a world title bid, depending on the outcome of his showdown with Brian Rose in London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night.

The middleweight rivals will clash on the undercard of this Saturday’s world heavyweight title fight between Charles Martin and Anthony Joshua, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Former European, Irish, and British champion Macklin is aiming to revive his career as he bids to get another shot at an elusive world title following a run of middling performances over the past year.