By Ryan Burton

Unbeaten featherweight contender Jayson Velez (22-0-1) is looking to return to the ring in the first quarter of 2015. He last fought in November when he battled IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich to a draw.

If he can't secure a rematch, the 26-year-old still wants to return in a big fight.

"I am ready for a rematch whenever he wants it. I'm here and I'm not scared. We can do it whenever he wants," said Velez.

Another fight that the Puerto Rican is interested in is a Mexico versus Puerto Rico battle against Jhonny Gonzalez. Velez said that Gonzalez, Nonito Donaire, Lomachenko and Nicolas Walters are all on his target list.

"I would love that fight. I am ready for him or anyone. I am not dodging any fight. If it's going to be Jhonny, that's good. If it's Gradovich it's good to. If it's Walters, Donaire or Lomachenko, it's good. I am ready for any of them,"

Velez told Boxingscene.com.

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