World title contender Anthony Crolla hopes to return to the ring as early as May, less than six months after burglars fractured his skull and broke his ankle.
Crolla - who had to postpone his world title shot against WBA champion Richar Abril as a result of his injuries - said: "I'm 100% certain I'll be back."
Howaever, he added: "I'll probably need brain scans even before I return to sparring. But I honestly think I can be ready for May, late May. We'll see. I really believe that."