Callum Walsh comes through cuts and knockdown to drop Denny and take battling decision victory in Dublin contest
Irish middleweight boxer Callum Walsh maintained his unbeaten record by securing a unanimous decision victory over veteran Tyler Denny in Dublin. Despite an early knockdown in the first round, Walsh recovered to drop Denny in the second and controlled the remainder of the bout.
Why it matters
Walsh is considered a top contender in the middleweight division, and this victory reinforces his status as a rising star in professional boxing.
Callum Walsh maintained his unbeaten record and top contender status with a unanimous decision victory over Tyler Denny. <p>Denny, a former European champion, is a tough veteran and proved a test for the Irish middleweight at Dublin's 3Arena.</p><p>Walsh prevailed on points, winning 98-91 twice and 96-90.</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 happens</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>The bout didn't progress without its pitfalls as Denny gave him hard rounds.</p><p>The first round suddenly went south for Walsh. Awkwardly positioned in front of Denny, he found himself bending low. Denny attacked and Walsh took a shot before slipping to a knee. The referee ruled that a knockdown.</p><widget id="1"></widget><p>Walsh found the perfect riposte in the second round.
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