Duddy won’t fight before spring

UNDEFEATED middleweight contender John Duddy will not fight again until March 16, his manager said last night.

The New York-based Derryman last fought on September 29 when he advanced his professional record to 18-0 with his IBA middleweight title unanimous points victory over Yory Boy Campas in an epic encounter at Madison Square Garden.

Duddy, however, received deep cuts to both eyes, forcing the cancellation of plans to fight before Christmas.