Chris Gilmour and Carlo Rea of Gilroy Promotions will stage a joint promotion at Motherwell Concert Hall on Friday, May 16.

Gilmour is grandson of legendary boxing manager Tommy Gilmour Senior, who managed Rea's grandfather, former Scottish middleweight and light-heavyweight champion Bert Gilroy from 1933 onwards.

Jointly topping the bill will be undefeated welterweight Paul Burns of Uddingston and lightweight Martin Watson of Coatbridge, both getting International British Masters title shots at their respective weights.

Gilmour said: "My grandfather died in 1979 and Carlo's in 1998, but I'm sure they'd both be delighted that we're reviving the family links with this joint promotion.

"There aren't too many families across the world who have a boxing heritage which goes back as far as the Gilmours and Gilroys and I've no doubt the joint promotion will be another huge success for both families.

"It's sure to be a great show and Paul and Martin will both get richly deserved shots at International British Masters titles."

Rea, who launched Gilroy Promotions in 2006 along with his brother
Mario, said: "My grandfather never got a British title shot because he was one of the most avoided men of his era, but his name is still recognised by boxing fans across the world.

"We launched Gilroy Promotions to keep his name alive, but I don't think anyone ever imagined that we'd link up again with a member of the Gilmour family. I'm sure the show will be a memorable and emotional night for everyone involved."

Coatbridge light-middleweight prospect Chris Black and undefeated Motherwell light-welterweight Paul "Charlie" King will both feature on the undercard as well as Paisley's undefeated light-middleweight Steven Weir

Tickets are priced at £40 (reserved seating) and £30 (unreserved seating) and are available through the ticket hotline 01236 441900, Motherwell Concert Hall on 302999 or Chris Gilmour Boxing on 0141 810 5700.