Minister of Sport Mark Scotland says he’s convinced Cayman could host a world title showdown featuring West Bay boxer Charles Whittaker.

Yesterday the World Number Two said how he “doesn’t have the words” to describe how happy he would be if he could challenge for top spot on home soil.

Now Mr Scotland has revealed how legendary boxing promoter Don King has already had a meeting with Premier McKeeva Bush about bringing the fight to Cayman.

“It’s not hard to put together,” said Mr Scotland. “You have to decide on whether you want it indoors or outdoors. It could be at the Lions Centre, the ARC at Camana Bay, or Truman Bodden [Sports Complex]and just cover the ring so the boxers don’t get wet.

“It would be great if we could hold it here. Where you would make your money is not so much in the numbers that would attend, but TV rights and promotions and sponsorship.

So it really doesn’t matter if we have 5,000 spectators.”

Mr Scotland now wants to meet with Whittaker and his advisers to discuss the logistics of staging the fight.

If they get the green light it would be the biggest sporting event ever staged in Cayman history.

He added: “Charles and his agent should sit down with us and tell what is happening, what they need, when it might be and the kind of costs we would be looking at.

“Don King has already met with the Premier so we are hopeful something might happen and we would do what we can to make it happen.

“Charles’ victory was great news for the whole of Cayman.”

Premier Bush has also heaped praise on Whittaker after he came within jabbing distance of a world title fight.

On Friday, Premier Bush was ringside to watch “Killa” defeat Cuban Giorbis Barthelemy in Miami.

Bush also backed the idea of staging the fight in Cayman.

The premier said: “Congratulations to Charles Whittaker on his victory in this important match.

“The prospect of seeing a Caymanian compete in a world championship bout is very exciting. If Charles can fight for the title in front of a home crowd that will make it even sweeter. “

Mr Bush also said he and his government will continue to support the junior middleweight anyway he can – both morally and financially.

The premier was criticised last summer when he gave $100,000 towards Killa’s training and to help him get to the top. Money, says Whittaker, was vital in his preperations.

Mr Bush added: “We have always supported him, and will continue to give Charles moral support and financial support within reason.

“I know how far the “Killa” has come and I won’t let him down if I can do anything to help him. ”

Meanwhile, reflecting on his victory, Charles added: “There are some very special people in my life I would like to thank for all their help and support.

“My girlfriend, Ann-Marie, my sister, Shernett at Knockout Promotions and my mother Miss Olive plus the rest of my family who have been there for me for the whole of this journey.”