Duddy plots course to dominate Europe

JOHN DUDDY wants a shot at a European title sooner rather than later, and his manager, Tony McLoughlin, has predicted a title before the end of the year but the Derry man, himself, is reluctant to look beyond Saturday night’s homecoming fight against Italian, Alessio Furlan, aka “Il Guerriero”.

“It’s boxing and in this game things can change overnight. It all depends on whether you keep winning and you keep healthy but it is safe to say that a shot at the European title is the destination,” Duddy said last evening as he put the finishing touches to his preparations.

“I am eager to get on with this fight. I have looked forward to it for so long. It’s been great boxing back in the States and I know I have fought before big crowds and in great atmospheres but the National Stadium is really special to me.