John Duddy Still Focused on Verno Phillips Title Shot

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Undefeated middleweight John Duddy, who will soon move down in weight to junior middleweight, expects to face IBF junior middleweight champion Verno Phillips in late September or early October, with the fight possibly taking place at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. The Irish Independent notes that negotiations are ongoing between Duddy's manager Eddie McLoughlin, Phillips' agent Greg Leon and US promoter Art Pelullo of Banner Promotions.

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[MANGLER]

Verno will UD Duddy if this fight happens.

[The Hammer]

I'm hoping this fight happens - it would be a great opportunity for Duddy to win a world title.

[Froch You]

I think Duddy wins in a close fight.