Anthony Joshua managed Shannon Ryan felt mentally more prepared for the second pro fight on Boxxer, after quitting his day job.

SHANNON RYAN is mentally more prepared for her second professional fight since she quit her job at O2 as a phone salesperson.

Watford-born, 25-year-old was able to manage her part-time job while also training in boxing.

She has been training full time to prepare for her second professional fight against Gemma Ruegg, a Brit.

Ryan said to SunSport, "I feel different in that I know what to anticipate from the press conference and the weigh-in to walking out.

"The camp went very well. I feel great now that I have reached my weight.

"For my first fight, I worked three days per week. For this fight, I haven’t been working at all during the entire camp.

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"I used to train like a full-time professional athlete, but I have had more time for rest and recovery so that I can focus on my mental side.

"Physically, I've always been great, but mentally for this one I'm ready."

Ryan's incredible journey led her to sign for Anthony Joshua 258 Management agency, and secure a major sponsorship deal at O2.

She began her career at the Finchley ABC in Barnet, where Joshua's stardom journey began. He took her under his wing from there.

Ryan said, "Working alongside 258 has been amazing. I am being taken care of and we are working well together.

"But, having the support of my friends, family management and coaches has been just great going into tonight’s fight.

Claudia Ferenczi was defeated by Ryan in a unanimous decision at Boxxer's Wembley on March 26.

Ryan, despite her hot start in the pro scene, isn't calling anyone yet for her next fight.

She said, "When I started boxing in 2018, in the super-fly/fly-weight division, there weren't that many girls but there are a lot of them now."

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"The domestic disputes are there now to make when the time is right, but I'm still not ready to call anyone out.

"I will do whatever it takes to win against the opponent, no matter who they may be."