Colm Murphy admits the road hasn't been easy in his journey towards title success - but insists he has earned his right to fight for glory.
The unbeaten Belfast prospect returns to the ring on Saturday, July 1 in the Mark Dunlop promoted 'Close Encounter' bill at the Europa Hotel.
Murphy takes on Liam Gaynor in an intriguing rematch, less than eight months after the 23-year-old won the BUI Celtic featherweight title at Belfast's Girdwood Centre.