Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha collide in unbeaten middleweight showdown in Dublin

Dublin gets one of its biggest nights of boxing in recent years as Zuffa Boxing heads to the 3Arena with an unbeaten-against-unbeaten main event and a card stacked with Irish talent. Aaron McKenna finally gets the chance to headline on home soil, but standing opposite him is another fighter who hasn’t tasted defeat. Someone’s perfect record is about to disappear.

With Callum Walsh back in action, Joseph Ward returning, Connor Coyle looking to stay unbeaten and plenty of intriguing matchups underneath, there’s plenty to keep boxing fans interested long before the main event walks begin.

Main Event

Aaron McKenna (20-0-0) meets Etinosa Oliha (22-0-0) in a middleweight clash over 12 rounds.

It’s the sort of fight fans always ask for—two unbeaten contenders meeting before either has had the chance to pad their record with safer options. McKenna has looked increasingly comfortable stepping up in class and will have the home crowd firmly behind him, but Oliha arrives with an equally spotless record and won’t be travelling to Ireland just to make up the numbers.

McKenna’s pressure and willingness to let his hands go could make life uncomfortable if he settles early, while Oliha has shown the composure needed to spoil an opponent’s rhythm. It feels like one of those contests that could swing on who controls the pace in the middle rounds. Either way, the winner leaves Dublin with serious momentum.

Co-Main / Key Fights

Callum Walsh (16-0-0) takes on former European champion Tyler Denny (21-4-3) in another middleweight contest. Walsh has been building plenty of hype, but Denny is exactly the kind of experienced opponent capable of asking awkward questions. If Walsh comes through impressively, it’ll say a lot about where he stands.

Joseph Ward (12-1-0) faces unbeaten Artjom Kasparian (14-0-0) at light heavyweight. Ward can’t afford another setback, while Kasparian has every incentive to announce himself by beating a recognised Irish name.

Unbeaten middleweight Connor Coyle (22-0-0) meets Germany’s Mark Beuke (13-3-0). Coyle has quietly put together an impressive record and will be looking to keep that momentum rolling.

Undercard

Sam Hickey (5-0-0) continues his early professional journey against Brad Axe (5-1-0). Both men have made bright starts to their careers, making this an interesting test.

Stephen McKenna (16-1-0) returns against Owen O’Neill (14-2-0). McKenna will be aiming to put on a show before his brother headlines later in the evening.

Louis Greene (18-4-0) squares off with Daniel Buciuc (16-2-0) in what could turn into one of the more competitive fights on the card.

Opening the televised action, cruiserweight prospect Patrick O’Connor (3-0-0) meets Juan Manuel Moriel (6-1-0). It’s another useful step up for the unbeaten Irishman.

Closing Thoughts

The unbeaten headline clash is reason enough to tune in, but this is one of those cards where the supporting fights could easily steal the conversation. Dublin should be in for a lively night, and if the main event delivers anywhere near its promise, middleweight will have another serious name to keep an eye on by the final bell.

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