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Heaney is promoted by Frank Warren and knows Saturday’s show is another chance to prove his popularity in his own backyard is a strong as ever.<\/p>\n
“It sold out immediately – I could’ve sold it four times over,” Heaney said.<\/p>\n
“So win and it will remind Frank Warren why he signed me all those years ago<\/p>\n
“The only fight I will have after Saturday is a fight at Stoke City in a year’s time. No fight in between.<\/p>\n
“I get why they would want you to fight in between – to stay relevant – but I’ve explained that doesn’t matter. It would be the biggest sporting event our city’s ever seen outside of football.<\/p>\n
“Saturday is my last ever fight if I can’t get the stadium.”<\/p>\n
Heaney, who has won 18 of his 21 fights, says it is “strange” to be talking about retirement but knows his hand will be forced if a date at the home of the Potters cannot be finalised.<\/p>\n
“Make no mistake, the plan is to win on Saturday and to have that final push to give the city what it deserves,” he said.<\/p>\n
“We’ve filled up every area we’ve ever been to for the last five years, it’s outrageous.<\/p>\n
“I deserve it. I love fighting for Frank so, best case scenario, we fight next year at the ground. <\/p>\n
“Worst case, I win and say ‘thank you’ and go out into the King’s Hall and take one final bout.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n