Scott will be up against Stuart Forrest, from the Fighting Fit gym in Fife, and he goes into the clash full of confidence, after stopping Matt Duggan within three rounds in his last title bout in June.

That fight was for the FTBA Northern District 72KG title, and next month’s clash will either be a defence of that or for a new title.

Scott told the Peeblesshire News: “We are still in discussions about that, but either way, it will be a competitive fight against a very good fighter.

“Stuart was on the same bill when I fought in June, so I had a chance to see him in action. You don’t always get luxury in Muai Thai.

“He is smaller than me, but he is quick. He relies on his kicks, and he is dangerous. But we are working on a plan to counter that.” The 27-year-old took a break from the sport for three years to focus on coaching. He returned to action in May, and is determined to make up for lost time.

“I don’t regret the decision to have a break from competitive fighting,” said Scott. It was the right thing for me at the time. But even though I lost in May (narrowly via judges decision to Darlington’s Ryan Stammer) I caught the buzz. I knew I had to get involved again, and so we were looking to set up another fight almost straight after that bout.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIMI3OP9uKQ Balancing the demands of training and with his own coaching and work commitments for Holland & Sherry in Peebles can be tough, but no shortcuts can be taken in such an uncompromising sport. “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail,” said Scott. “I normally run four to five miles a few times a week. I have a circuit I follow around the hills near Peebles. I work out of the gym in Gorgie a few nights a week too. The sport monopolises most of my free time. It is tough, but necessary.” The reward for that hard endeavour are nights like the one against Matt Duggan in Fife last month and -hopefully- victory against Stuart Forrest next month.

“That’s why we keep on coming back,” said Scott.

“Portobello Town Hall is a great fight venue too. The crowd feel like they are right on top of you at times, and it brings out the best in any fighter.”