When the hard work was added to the youngster's natural talent a formidable fighting machine was produced.

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New York and London have taken their places on the global stage as the cities most friendly to new talent, and there are plenty of fresh faces fighting for the spotlight.

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While some pits required fighting for position and wearing platform shoes to be seen, Duffy stood out because of his talent for schmoozing with customers.

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