Jamie McDonnell never dreamt he would fight for a world title - because he is not even a boxing fan.
The Doncaster bantamweight can complete an impressive rise tomorrow when he faces unbeaten Mexican Julio Ceja for the vacant IBF belt in front of his own fans at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Claiming a world title will be his greatest achievement but the Yorkshireman admits he can hardly claim to be fulfilling a childhood ambition.
McDonnell (20-2-1, 9KOs) told Press Association Sport: "Everyone says 'it's my dream to win a world title' but do you know what, it was never a dream for me.
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The Doncaster bantamweight can complete an impressive rise tomorrow when he faces unbeaten Mexican Julio Ceja for the vacant IBF belt in front of his own fans at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Claiming a world title will be his greatest achievement but the Yorkshireman admits he can hardly claim to be fulfilling a childhood ambition.
McDonnell (20-2-1, 9KOs) told Press Association Sport: "Everyone says 'it's my dream to win a world title' but do you know what, it was never a dream for me.
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