The 22-year-old Wythenshawe warrior will face John Simpson for the vacant title in his opponent's home city of Glasgow on November 5.
But Morris's lack of experience in the professional game does not bother him a bit.
He was sparring with Ricky Hatton when he was 11, was a national schoolboy champion at 15, started his own landscaping business at 16 and was national junior champion at 17.
At 19, he won the national senior amateur title and then sprang to national prominence by unexpectedly winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, fighting the preliminary rounds at Wythenshawe Forum, a short bus ride from his home in Baguley.
Early
His pro career has begun in the same vein, with 12 straight wins, and in May he won the English title with a comprehensive points victory over Rocky Dean.
He was hoping for a shot at the British title next year, but when the chance came early, Morris seized it with both hands.
He said: "There are some fighters who never get a chance at a British title - Donovan Smillie in our gym is 30-odd, and has never had a chance - so there was no way I was going to pass it up.
"I feel I am ready. Simpson is the same age as me and has only had three fights more than me, and has lost twice.
"I have had plenty of time to prepare, and feel I could do 15 rounds if need be, never mind do 12 for the first time. I had a warm-up fight against Micky Coveney a couple of weeks ago and stopped him in four rounds, so my confidence is high. Simpson is a strong lad, and fit, but my work rate could be too much for him. Most of the fights he has had have been against lads who have stood in front of him and let him get his shots off - but I won't be doing that at all."
He added: "The fact that it is in Glasgow also won't bother me one bit - it will be just me and him in the ring on the night. Besides, Manchester fighters have a pretty good record of going up to Scotland and upsetting everyone just lately!"
Stunning
That remark was a reference to Michael Gomez's stunning knockout of Edinburgh prodigy Alex Arthur in their British super-featherweight title showdown in October 2003, which was followed five months later by Anthony Farnell's cracking win over Lawrence Murphy to regain his WBU middleweight title.
Morris can also see a niche in the market developing for one of Manchester's new wave of young boxing talents, with Ricky Hatton being effectively precluded from fighting at the M.E.N. Arena while he remains at odds with former promoter Frank Warren.
Morris, a friend of the Hitman for more than 10 years, said: "You feel that most of Ricky's fights will be in America from now on.
"That means they will be looking for another Manchester lad to come through and step into his boots.
"I know there is Amir Khan, but he is only just starting out.
"There is plenty of Manchester talent coming through, so I just have to make myself one of the boxers who could fill the Arena." Tweet
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John Murray
Andy Morris is going to get leathered when he comes to Glasgow. John Simpson is a strong lad who deserves that title after a dodgy referreeing decision against Dazzo Williams. I expect it to be a good fight but Simpson will come through it and send Morris back to Manchester with his dreams of filling the MEN Arena in tatters!!
David- Fireworks will be going off on Bonfire night when Andy returns to Manchester with the British title belt round his waist.Simpson will lose yet again and it won't be on dodgy referreing. Just because you think Simpson deserves it doesn't mean he is going to get it. Your'll soon be eating your words when Andy leaves Glasgow with the belt.
john simpson will absolutley positivley demolish Andy Morris.
I think now you are all eating your words we said Andy would come home with that belt and guess what he has.
John had the flu didnt get much sparring in and was advised not to take the fight
You should never use illness as an excuse.