Ryan Rhodes predicts another world title shot for Terri Harper
Terri Harper is preparing to take on Miranda Reyes in Birmingham, and a win would open up the opportunity to go for one or more of the 140 pounds titles, says manager Ryan Rhodes
Terri Harper is one fight away from a chance to reclaim a world title, according to her Sheffield manager Ryan Rhodes.
The Doncaster boxer, 29, lost her WBO lightweight title to Caroline Dubois in April.
But with Irish legend Katie Taylor on the cusp of retirement, there could be a treasure trove of titles back on the market for Terri to compete for.
Taylor, 39, will compete for the WBA, IBF, WBO, and WBC super-lightweight titles, against undefeated French boxer Flora Pili, in Dublin on September 5.
She is then expected to ride off into the boxing sunset.
A week before that historic event, Harper fights American Miranda Reyes in Birmingham, and a win would open up the opportunity to go for one or more of the 140 pounds titles, says Harper's manager Rhodes.
"The plan is when Katie retires after her next fight all her titles will become vacant" he said.
"And Terri will be in line for another title shot, after the international title fight with Reyes."
Rhodes said the Doncaster athlete, a three-weight world champion, is having to "rebuild a little" after her loss to Dubois in London.
"That will come in a big Most Valuable Promotions card in Birmingham on August 29. It is a major female card including Chantelle Cameron and Dubois; it is very high profile.
"Hopefully Terri wins and will be in line for another world title shot at super lightweight.
"She is a massive ticket seller and we think she has found her proper weight."
Harper isn't the only woman who Rhodes hopes to manoeuvre towards global success.
He believes the highly-marketable Rianna Doforo and Rotherham's Kacie Doocey are both on the right trajectory.
"Rianna is the full package in my opinion and Kacie can walk the walk and talk the talk.
"The sport has changed radically in the last few years.
"There may be fewer women in it, but that means there is more of a chance of them being fast-tracked towards titles, which is great for them, their managers and their coaches."