Danny Duffy is planning to take a seat down on his pictures — and step issues up — when he returns to the ring for his second professional battle this weekend.
The Strabane fighter impressed in his debut earlier this 12 months and now seems to be to construct on that efficiency on the Devenish in Belfast on Saturday night time.
With one battle underneath his belt and the first-time nerves out of the best way, the Raphoe graduate is assured followers will see a extra settled and sharper model of him this time round.
“I’ll know what to anticipate this time round and I’ll be trying to sit down on much more of the pictures come battle night time,” he advised Irish-Boxing.com forward of the bout.
His debut was an vital studying expertise — and an unforgettable second.
“The debut was an unbelievable feeling. I felt it went good, and I may see components of my recreation that I can enhance on and convey into the subsequent battle shifting ahead — and that’s what I’m at all times trying to do, simply maintain bettering.
“Every thing final time was all a brand new expertise from the weigh-ins the day earlier than to being within the ring able to go on battle night time,” he provides earlier than discussing camp and the way useful it’s to have Cathal McLaughlin on the identical invoice.
“I’ve simply been settling into being knowledgeable much more. I’ve been bettering on issues with my coaches… and including new issues in for this battle.
“I’ve been working onerous on my S&C with Danny Doherty. Having one other member of the staff on the identical card has helped with coaching as nicely — pushing one another on within the gymnasium getting ready for battle night time.”
McLaughlin’s presence on the JB Promotions invoice doesn’t simply imply added coaching help for the prospect. With two from Strabane on the Belfast invoice, Duffy expects sizable fan help.
“I’m anticipating an enormous turnout of supporters as two of us from Strabane are on the cardboard — myself and Cathal — so only a massive due to everybody who purchased tickets for the present. I’m trying ahead to seeing everybody there and displaying what I can do within the ring.”
The 24-year-old faces the ever sturdy and skilled Steven Maguire in his second professional outing.
“I do know I’m in with a troublesome and tough southpaw this time round,” he provides. “However I at all times count on lots from myself so come battle night time I’ll be in search of a superb efficiency.”
And whereas he’s protecting it easy with predictions, he’s clear on the purpose.
“A very good clear win.”
