Aaron McKenna wins dream homecoming bout against Etinosa Oliha to become IBF middleweight world champion in Dublin
Irish boxer Aaron McKenna defeated Etinosa Oliha in Dublin to claim the vacant IBF middleweight world title. The victory marked a successful homecoming for McKenna, who had previously built his career in the United States.
Why it matters
This event represents a significant milestone in Irish boxing, highlighting the growth of the sport in the region and the success of local athletes on the world stage.
Ireland's Aaron McKenna defeated Etinosa Oliha to become a middleweight world champion. <p>For McKenna this fight in Dublin was a dream homecoming. The Irish middleweight had pursued his career across America, sparring in some of the world's best gyms and amassing an undefeated pro record.</p><p>This contest, for the vacant IBF middleweight title, was his first world title fight and his first professional contest in Ireland.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/boxing/live-blog/12040/13570943/aaron-mckenna-vs-etinosa-oliha-live-updates-stream-undercard-news-results-highlights-from-zuffa-boxing-10-in-dublin"><strong>Aaron McKenna vs Etinosa Oliha - as it happened</strong></a></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>With brother Stevie taking a spectacular knockout earlier, McKenna made a memorable entrance, wildly cheered into the ring by the 3Arena crowd, so loudly that the floor was almost rumbling.</p><p>But he didn't let emotions carry him away at the start of the fight. He edged forward onto the front foot, feinting.
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