Kildare's Dennis Hogan set to get shot at a world title after being named mandatory challenger

Kildare boxer Dennis Hogan is set to get the world title fight he has been chasing after he was unanimously declared as the mandatory challenger for the current world champion, Jaime Munguia.

The Kilcullen man, who is based in Australia, will have to battle through one more fight before he is given the chance to take on Tijuana brawler Munguia, who has a 31-0(26kos) record and is one of the most exciting boxers in the division.

Hogan will be in the ring on December 15 to take on Welshman Jamie Weetch, who is also based down under. The fight will take place on Hogan's adopted home ground, the Brisbane Convention Centre.

33-year-old Hogan beat Briton Jimmy Kelly in his last fight in Brisbane to further boost his profile, while a win against Japanese fighter Yuki Nonaka provided his career with a real shot in the arm last October.

Munguia has avoided the Kildare man in his two fights since first winning the world title, but if the number one challenger wins his bout with Weetch next month he will be guaranteed a shot at the champion. According to the42.ie, that could take place next March.