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NORTH EAST crowd pleaser Lewis Ritson, ranked No 2 by the WBA at 140lbs, will add a good name to his record on Saturday night.

The 27-year-old meets former IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez (42-9) over 10 rounds on Matchroom’s show.

Now 33, the Mexican has settled into the role of solid gatekeeper since losing his world title on a disputed split points decision to American Mickey Bey

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