OLA Afolabi plans to party in style after fighting Enzo Maccarinelli for the WBO cruiserweight interim title next month.

London-born Afolabi faces Maccarinelli at the MEN Arena in Manchester on March 14.

And Afolabi — who turns 29 the day after — is planning a party after his bout with Swansea's cruiserweight king.

The WBO NABO cruiserweight champion, who is based in America, is hugely confident of emerging victorious in his return to his homeland.

"This is my coming out party," he said.

"He (Maccarinelli) makes his base there, but what people may not know is that the UK is my home country too. I am coming home to win the title.

"I'm getting this shot at a perfect time for me. I'll finally get the chance to show I'm the real deal.

"I'm going in as an underdog, but I know I'm going to win.

"He's not as good as people make him out to be and he's in trouble. Look out for the best-kept secret in boxing."

Afolabi's promoter Dino Duva has big hopes for the man nicknamed Kryptonite.

And he praised Maccarinelli's promoter Frank Warren for taking up the fight — one Duva feels will allow him to unveil his secret weapon.

"Ola is the best kept secret in boxing, but after March 14 he will no longer be a secret," said Duva.

"Ola is the best cruiserweight in the world and fighting Enzo Maccarinelli is the way to prove it."

"Ola has always had trouble getting fights because real boxing people know how talented he is. I want to thank Enzo and his promoter Frank Warren for their professionalism in honouring Ola's position as the leading available contender — it's going to be a great fight."

Afolabi has 13 wins and five knockout from 17 fights, having lost once and drawn three.

His only defeat came to super middleweight Allan Green.