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Shannon Ryan ‘grateful to be part’ of the rise of women’s boxing
Shannon Ryan (left) in action against Buchra El Quaissi in their Super Flyweight bout at The O2, London, October 15, 2022

BRITISH super-flyweight Shannon Ryan has been up close with some of the biggest names in boxing and is ready to move a step closer to stardom with victory over Emma Dolan on Saturday.

Ryan only turned professional two years ago but claimed the vacant WBA international title with a points win over Jasmina Zapotoczna in February.

Zapotoczna was a last-minute replacement after Dolan pulled out due to illness, but the original clash will take place at the Birmingham NEC this weekend.

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