What a Night; Macklin vs Campas. With Pics n Vid

[donnydarkoIRL]

I'm flying to Dublin from Galway, why would I fly a 30 minute flight?
Because some of the fighters are on the plane

Staying in the North Circular Road, 10 minutes above the South Circular Road and the National stadium. (The accomodation beside the stadium is notoriously poor. I stayed there for some amateur bouts, they're terrible!)

Was hoping Buddy McGirt would be there, but he's probably with Tarver right now.
Still, Bernard Dunne should be there, as well as Duddy, Carruth, Cruz-Hernandez and a few others.

Top stuff fella.
Will be looking forward to this when the time comes...

Honestly I owe the sit a good write up after all the help Jane n Curtis have been to me, I'll get the job done dontcha worry

[CutMeMick]

I'm flying to Dublin from Galway, why would I fly a 30 minute flight?
Because some of the fighters are on the plane

Staying in the North Circular Road, 10 minutes above the South Circular Road and the National stadium. (The accomodation beside the stadium is notoriously poor. I stayed there for some amateur bouts, they're terrible!)

Was hoping Buddy McGirt would be there, but he's probably with Tarver right now.
Still, Bernard Dunne should be there, as well as Duddy, Carruth, Cruz-Hernandez and a few others.

Top stuff fella.
Will be looking forward to this when the time comes...

Honestly I owe the sit a good write up after all the help Jane n Curtis have been to me, I'll get the job done dontcha worry

Not worried at all Donny.
I know you'll do us proud.

[donnydarkoIRL]

Dublin's National Boxing Stadium was the venue. The word's first venue dediaed to our noble sport, built way back in the 30's was scrubbed up well for an immensely enjoyable night of boxing....

[donnydarkoIRL]

The first bout of note was the professional debut of popular local Ian Timms. This Cruiserweight enjoyed a warm reception and plenty of encouragement on his debut in which he scored a Points decision over four against opponent Klaids Kristapasons. Although commonly viewed as a "jobber" Kristapasons showed up to fight and attempted the upset. Timms, still demonstrating some amateur traits dealt with him howeer over the four rounds.....

[donnydarkoIRL]

ollowing the Timms win I felt it was time to approach a man who knows the Irish boxing game inside out. Jim Rock was attending on belhalf of RTE. The former Light Middleweight, Middleweight ans Super Middleweight Irish Champion was on hand to discuss his own career, the fights on the night and all related to boxing.
Meting Jim again confirmed he's a gentleman who knows his boxing.
Apoloies for the dopey photo but Jim had me laughing my head of as the photo was taken

[donnydarkoIRL]

By Coincidence I ran into a gym mate at the event.
Believe it or not, between the two guys in this photograph is shared......3 Irish amateur boxing Titles, One Irish Kickboxing Title, One Four Nations Boxing Title, One British and rish Military and Universaties Cahmpionships and a World Under 21 Kickboxing Championship!!!!!!!!!
Good Goin I think!

[donnydarkoIRL]

In a change to the schedule, Andrew Murrays bout was drawn forward. This exciting Light Welter was due to face James Gorman, but in yet aother change was opposed by England's Leonard Lothian.
This highly entertaining scrap was stopped in the 3rd with Lothian failing to leave his corner for the fourth round.
Murray improves to 10-0-0 with 4 Ko's and impressed many in attendance.
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