Hull's Olympic champion Luke Campbell will step into the ring at Craven Park tonight for the first fight of his professional career.
It is the most eagerly anticipated night of boxing this city has seen.
The roar of the 10,000-strong crowd will reverberate around Hull when Luke walks out for his pro debut.
As he warmly shook hands with his first opponent Andy Harris at a public weigh-in yesterday, he was keen to acknowledge the support he has had from his home city.
"I've had great backing from the city and the whole place is going to benefit," said Luke. "The hotels will be full, restaurants will be busy and the bars will be buzzing, so it's fantastic to give something back to the city as it's given me so much.
"The football team is in the Premier League, which is great, two buoyant rugby teams, too and now we've got big-time boxing and, hopefully, it's going to be here to stay. I think the atmosphere will be fantastic. I've trained hard to put on a great show and make them proud."
Following his Olympic gold, Luke took a bit of time out of the sport to think where his career was going next.
After a fourth place in Dancing On Ice, he announced he was turning professional and his first fight would be in Hull.
A hard training camp has seen him spar in New York with some of America's best.
Now, he is ready to take to the ring here in Hull.
"I'm incredibly excited," said Luke.
"I had nerves before the Olympics and even before Dancing On Ice but I'm not nervous about my debut, I'm just really looking forward to it.
"I've trained incredibly hard for it and I plan to put on a great show to excite the fans so they come back again.
"The best boxers in the world have to make their debuts and that was just their first step on the road to World Title success – and, ultimately, that's my goal.
"It's a new leaf and I'm so excited about it. I had a good rest after the Olympics and I've got the buzz well and truly back for boxing, fresh mind and a fresh body with new goals to reach.
"I know Andy will come to Hull looking to spoil the party and I've heard that he's a tough lad, so it will be a good test on my first night in the pros."
Fans are also looking forward to seeing their hero in action.
Debbie Green, of Bransholme, was at yesterday's public weigh in. She will be at tonight's fight.
She said: "I have always followed him.
"When he won the gold medal, I started crying.
"He is definitely going to win tonight.
"Everyone is proud of him. Hull could not be more proud."
Mike Bromby, head coach at St Paul's Academy, who coached Luke since he was 13, said he would be nervous watching him take to the ring, but was confident he would secure victory.
He said: "Luke is a shining example of what is good in Hull.
"You couldn't get a better role model.
"The sun will be shining tonight and he will be shining.
"I will be nervous when he is walking to the ring, the adrenalin will be flowing, but I'm confident.
"I'm looking forward to his new venture. He will be like he has been over the past few years. He is always prepared, he has prepared 110 per cent. He will be ready to perform.
"He has so much support from the city on this new journey.
"He won the Olympic gold, now it's time to watch him begin his new journey in the pro ranks to World Champion."
St Paul's Academy have one of their pro fighters Zak Collins also fighting tonight.
The light-welterweight will face the toughest test of his career when he steps in the ring against Ross Payne.
He said: "I'll be feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement. I feel privileged to be given the opportunity. There will be 10,000 people there tonight.
"I have worked hard and I'm ready for it."
Putting the show on at Craven Park has been no mean feat and required months of preparation.
And, by tonight, Hull KR's home will have turned into a boxing arena, hosting the biggest fight this city has ever seen.
The pitch has been covered, 3,500 chairs have gone down and the ring and lighting rigs have been erected.
It has been a huge task for staff at the club.
Dave Bradley, director of operations at Hull KR, said: "This has been about two months in the planning.
"We have been working up to 10pm and starting again at 8am this week. The biggest job has been getting everything into the ground.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for the club.
"Now we have done it once, from my point of view, I would very much like to do things like this on a regular basis."
Mike Smith, chief executive of Hull KR, said: "Everyone at Hull KR is really excited to be part of such a big night for the whole of the city.
"Our staff have worked really hard in partnership with Matchroom Boxing and Hull City Council in the build-up to the event and MS3 Craven Park will be buzzing on Saturday night.
"I firmly believe that sport has a key role to play in increasing Hull's profile on a national scale and hosting events like this will only help with that."
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