Boxing’s fastest rising star, ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (9-0, 7 KOs), scored four sensational wins in 2023, headlining in front of huge crowds across the United States, validating his status as this year’s Prospect of the Year. anus. .
Walsh, 22, a native of Cork, Ireland, is trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach at the renowned Wild Card Boxing Gym in Los Angeles, California. He is promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions and his fights are broadcast globally on UFC FIGHT PASS. All four of his fights in 2023 were scheduled for ten rounds.
“Callum has accomplished more this year than any other young fighter,” Tom Loeffler said of the undefeated super welterweight.
“Of outstanding performances that demonstrate the talent of a future world champion. From his extraordinary marketability to headlining major events across the country packed with fans, no young fighter has a brighter future in boxing and is more deserving of this year’s Prospect of the Year award than Callum.”
“Currently ranked in the top 15 by the IBF and WBC, we will continue in 2024 to promote major events and challenging competition for Callum as he ascends towards a future world title fight.
“With the level of competition he faces, Callum ranks higher than other young prospects with many more professional fights.”
The hard-hitting southpaw kicked off his 2023 campaign by traveling to Boston, MA, on St. Patrick’s Eve (March 16) for a showdown with Wesley Tucker (15-4, 9 KOs), in front of a large Irish crowd at the Agganis Arena on the Boston University campus.
With UFC CEO Dana White, MMA legend Georges St. Pierre, boxing icon Micky Ward and Oakland Raiders All-Pro defensive lineman Maxx Crosby supporting him from the ring, Walsh knocked out Wesley Tucker in the second round.
