WORCESTER-based Robert McCracken has challenged British and Commonwealth champion Howard Eastman to "put up or shut up" after the duo were paired in a showdown for the European middleweight title.

Unbeaten Eastman is the number one challenger for the WBA world title and would lose that position if he was to be beaten by McCracken.

"He has done a lot of talking about fighting me so let's see if he goes through with the title shot," said McCracken.