By Edward Chaykovsky

32-year-old former British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion David Price (19-3, 16KOs) will finally make his ring return on May 29th as part of the Tony Bellew vs. Ilunga Makabu undercard at Goodison Park.

Price last fought in July 2015 when he was knocked out in two rounds by by Erkan Teper. It was revealed months later that Teper failed a drugs test and was suspended for two years over his use of anabolic steroids.

Price is being trained by Dave Coldwell, who also works with Bellew.

Two of Price's three defeats came at the hands of Tony Thompson, who also failed a drug test following their rematch. The second loss to Thompson, and the KO loss to Teper, still remain on Price's official record.

He told Sky Sports: "I'm going to be fighting on the Tony Bellew undercard in Liverpool. We are still waiting for confirmation but it's 99%.

"I've been spending time in the gym getting going with my training, so it'll be good to be back under lights. There was no major rush but I am ready to get back in now.

"It'd be strange to fight at Goodison Park. I've never boxed at an outdoor event anyway but it's a bit of a mad one for me. It's a dream come true for Tony, to fight for a world title in front of his home fans and I'm pleased to be part of it.

"It'd be the perfect scenario for me to get in the ring, bash some cobwebs off and then watch one of my good mates achieve his lifelong dream. It'd be great to be a part of."

"I'll always stand by the fact that I've only lost to two men who both failed drug tests. I've been cheated."