Feargal McCrory tasted pro victory for the first time over three last night.
The Tyrone fighter defeated Texan Cesar Afredo Cantu in six rounds at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple, located at 317 Clermont Ave. in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
‘Fearless’ didn’t have things his way against the American and went to work for a 57-56, 58-55. 58-55 victory.
The fight and victory were the 30-year-old’s first since defeating Elvis Guillen at the Europa Hotel by first-round knockout in May 2019, and only his second since defeating Karl Kelly to win the Irish title. lightweight in February 2019. the same year.
McCrory will be hopeful that the victory will end a three year nightmare in boxing terms and that he will now be busy in America.
The victory sees McCrory move to 12-0, his opponent’s record now reads 3-5-1.
