Irish boxers have gone above and past in 2024.
Whether or not it’s away from residence, in opposition to the chances, or with unimaginable stress, boxers from this island have risen to the event on quite a few events.
We recognise FIVE of those showings within the Efficiency of the Yr class. (Please notice: all-action wars can be recognised within the Combat of the Yr and Home Combat of the Yr classes).
This award is called after Wayne McCullough who sensationally went to Japan in 1995 to dethrone WBC bantam champ Yasuei Yakushiji, turning into the primary British or Irish fighter to win a world title struggle within the Land of the Rising Solar.
Different classes:KO of the YrProfessional Debut of the YrCoach of the Yr
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Anto Cacace (v Joe Cordina)We’re nonetheless pinching ourselves seven months later. All the things got here collectively in Riyadh and Anthony Cacace confirmed everybody what these within the know all the time knew. World Champion.
Senan Kelly (v Jake Tinklin)A primary title struggle for Kelly, some prompt he could be an underdog in opposition to his busy and skilled Welsh opponent… as an alternative the Kildare gentle welter overwhelmed and overpowered Tinklin to assert the BUI Celtic belt.
Sean McComb (v Arnold Barboza)The report books will say that Sean McComb misplaced in New York that evening however these with eyes will do not forget that the unfancied Belfast gentle welterweight largely boxed rings across the much-vaunted residence fighter.
Aaron McKenna (v Jeovanny Estela)The match might have been scrapped however McKenna nonetheless underlined his credentials within the Prizefighter quarter-finals in Japan. Going through a assured and tipped opponent, the Monaghan middleweight inflicted a ten-round beatdown earlier than a late stoppage.
Kurt Walker (v James Beech)An enormous step up and a primary time headlining for Walker, the Lisburn featherweight dominated in each manner doable earlier than Beech was pulled out on the finish of the seventh spherical within the Ulster Corridor.
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Voting will stay open till Saturday January 4th, with outcomes being introduced on Sunday January fifth.
Better of luck to all of the nominees!
