Shannon Ryan says she is feeling better than ever before and is ready to deliver a big performance when she faces Chloe Watson this Friday at York Hall – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.
The vacant IBF Inter-Continental Super Flyweight will be on the line and Watford’s Ryan is determined to underline her future hopes of fighting for world titles by adding a big win to her growing resumé – but she knows she faces a tough test in the East End against the former European Champion.
Speaking to Matchroom Boxing, the 28-year-old – nicknamed ‘Kaos’ – said: "I’m feeling great. Mentally, physically, I’m there. I know every fighter says that it’s been their best camp, they’re in the best shape they’re in… but for me, it really is. My journey with Boxing has been a bit of a rollercoaster and I feel like how I am as an athlete now is cemented – hopefully the world will see that this Friday.
"For me, that loss [to Emma Dolan, in June 2024] was the making of me. I realised after that night that it’s such fine margins and it is the one per cents that count and make such a difference. When I look back at it, yes it is sad because nobody wants to lose, but I’m in such a better place now than I was back then. I believe if I fought her again it would be a unanimous decision my way.
"I have seen her fight before and I think she’s game. She is good at what she does and I think it will be a really great fight. We’ve boxed three of the same girls. She’s always on the frnt foot, very agressive and very active. But there is a lot I can take away from that.
"It is her first fight with a new trainer so you have to assume that there will be something different. She’s also coming from a loss, so if my loss changed me, then I’m expecting the best version of Chloe too.
"I am unpredictable. I do bring chaos. And every round I bring something completely different. I’m looking forward to it. York Hall is a special venue."
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