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Boxing: Burden hungry for glory on pro debut

'The Grenade' is becoming the first female pro fighter in Manx history

Manx boxer Jade Burden says she 'can't wait' to get in the ring as she hunts glory on her pro debut this weekend.

'The Grenade' - the Isle of Man's first ever female professional boxer - takes on Kerry Orton at Grand Central Hall in Liverpool this Saturday (27 April).

Fighting at the same event as fellow Manx contender Jamie Devine, Burden says it's been 'a great camp' with regards to her preparations over the last few weeks.

She adds it would be 'emotional' if she was to take victory but insists nothing is being taken for granted:

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