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Irish middleweight contender John Duddy is as humble and self-effacing outside the ring as he is tenacious and hard-hitting inside the squared circle. Since his professional debut in 2003 against Tarek Rached, which he won by TKO in the first round, Duddy has created a buzz in the boxing community. His crowd pleasing style, Irish pedigree and engaging personality instantly endeared him to the ‘beer and pretzel’ crowd. He’s a blue collar prize fighter from Derry, Ireland and boxing, in which ethnicity breeds near fanaticism within its fan base, is always looking for that one fighter who can break through and become a star.
Duddy is well aware of the increasing expectations being placed upon him by both the fans and the media but, with a beaming, boyish grin, he welcomes the pressure and the many opportunities available to him. Still, the twenty-six-year-old is cognizant of the pitfalls that come with being a professional athlete. The desire to maintain a level of consistency in performance and continued improvement in skill and technique is often hampered by outside forces. The amiable pugilist makes no bones about how unforgiving his chosen profession can be. [details]
Duddy is well aware of the increasing expectations being placed upon him by both the fans and the media but, with a beaming, boyish grin, he welcomes the pressure and the many opportunities available to him. Still, the twenty-six-year-old is cognizant of the pitfalls that come with being a professional athlete. The desire to maintain a level of consistency in performance and continued improvement in skill and technique is often hampered by outside forces. The amiable pugilist makes no bones about how unforgiving his chosen profession can be. [details]