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Thu 07 Jul 2008Dunne keen to lure Munroe into the ring
Bernard Dunne has been treading water in unfamiliar territory of late but with a return to National Stadium imminent, the former European super-bantamweight champion is focused on regaining his title, though he's not sure the incumbent is as keen as he is.
Dunne failed to convince in defeating 35-year-old Venezuelan Felix Machado in Castlebar in April, but won in 10 rounds. On Saturday week, he will need a better performance against a younger fitter opponent, Argentina's Damian Marchiano, if he is to force England's Rendall Munroe into the ring.
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