Padraig McCrory [14(8)-0] confident he will bring his power to light heavyweight when he fights Leon Bunn [18(9)-0] in Germany.
The Belfast favorite has secured a shot at the IBO light heavyweight world title and will battle the undefeated German for the vacant belt on October 22.
It’s new territory for ‘The Hammer’ in more ways than one, as he takes on the home favorite in his backyard, as well as moving into the Wasserman fighter’s weight class, away from the super middleweight where he has been so successful.
Not that the Conlan Boxing fighter is worried. McCrory will travel to Frankfurt full of confidence and will travel down to 175 pounds confident that he can record a fifth straight knockout victory.
“I am relishing the opportunity to become the IBO world champion, fighting in Leon Bunn’s backyard adds an extra fire in the stomach and will make the rewards of winning this title that much sweeter,” he said.
“I’ve seen Leon Bunn a lot, he’s a very good fighter, but I don’t think he can take my power for 12 rounds.”
Former world title challenger Jamie Conlan is also confident that 34-year-old Dee Walsh, trained in puncher form, can pull off something special and become the first Irish fighter to win in Germany since Katelynn Phelan won world honors. WBC youth.
“We were planning and preparing for the EU title, but this opportunity came up and Pody took it. I totally think going to the Lion’s Den will bring out the best in Pody McCrory. Leon is a very good accomplished boxer and Pody has knockout power in both hands, they both come in undefeated with great confidence and I think it will be a very entertaining fight.”
