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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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