Irish middleweight Aaron McKenna is driven by ambition. As he prepares to fight for the world title this Saturday on Sky Sports, his goals extend far beyond this weekend's bout against Etinosa Oliha for the IBF belt.
McKenna intends to dominate the division, become undisputed champion, and ultimately transition to the heavyweight category to conclude his career. This vision may seem improbable for a 160-pounder, albeit a tall one, but McKenna is resolute in his aspirations.
Standing at six foot three with a long reach, McKenna believes his physique can easily adapt to the heavyweight division. His plan is to first conquer the 160-pound division, then move on to the 168 and 175-pound categories, and finally have at least one fight in the heavyweight division. McKenna exudes confidence, acknowledging that the heavyweight division has evolved and now often favors skillful footwork and boxing technique over brute strength. His immediate focus, however, is on becoming a world champion against the formidable Oliha.
McKenna views this as the beginning of his campaign through the middleweight division, with plans to challenge other champions like Carlos Adames and Denzel Bentley. He aims to revitalize the middleweight division, which he believes has been stagnant since the era of Canelo and GGG. With his sights set on unification and becoming the division's best, McKenna is ready for his title fight and the challenges that lie ahead.