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Aaron McKenna to target Chris Eubank Jr and more after dream world title fight against Etinosa Oliha on Saturday

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Aaron McKenna to target Chris Eubank Jr and more after dream world title fight against Etinosa Oliha on Saturday
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Irish boxer Aaron McKenna is preparing for a world title fight against Etinosa Oliha this Saturday in Dublin. McKenna hopes a victory will propel him toward high-profile bouts against major names like Chris Eubank Jr.

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This fight represents a significant career milestone for McKenna and highlights the growing prominence of Irish boxing on the international stage.

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Aaron McKenna believes winning the middleweight title will pave the way for fights against some of the biggest names in boxing. <p>Ireland's McKenna gets his dream world title fight on Saturday, live on <em>Sky Sports</em>, when he boxes Etinosa Oliha for the IBF championship at the 3Arena in Dublin.</p><p>"It's something I've been dreaming of since I started boxing at six years old. Finally to get a fight for the world title and for it to be in Ireland makes it extra special," McKenna told<em> Sky Sports</em>.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13569170/aaron-mckenna-etinosa-oliha-gives-irish-boxer-warning-ahead-of-ibf-world-title-fight-in-dublin-on-august-8">'Just me and him' - McKenna receives warning ahead of title fight</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13568506/aaron-mckenna-vs-etinosa-oliha-when-is-the-fight-how-to-watch-ibf-middleweight-world-title-fight-on-sky-sports">All you need to know ahead of Dublin contest</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=Ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">Get Sky Sports</a> or <a href="https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">stream boxing and more with no contract</a></strong></li></ul><p>"I have goosebumps just thinking about fighting in there with that Irish atmosphere.</p><p>"20 years I've been boxing and it's all going to come down to this night."</p><widget id="1"></widget><p>McKenna believes victory…

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