This week is shaping up to be a monumental one for the McKenna family, with Aaron McKenna's highly anticipated bid for the vacant IBF middleweight world title against Etinosa Oliha headlining Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin, live on Sky Sports. The undefeated 27-year-old will be fighting on Irish soil for the first time as a professional, marking a career-defining homecoming.
His brother, Stephen McKenna, will also be in action, taking on Owen O'Neill on the undercard before joining Aaron's corner. According to Stephen, "This is a historic night for Irish boxing, and I want to be a part of it. I'm planning to secure a knockout and then support my brother in his world title fight." The McKenna brothers have been involved in boxing for 22 years and have made numerous sacrifices in pursuit of their passion.
They are known for their competitive nature, always striving to outdo each other in various pursuits. While the focus is on Aaron's world title bid, Stephen is never far from the spotlight. He has proclaimed himself one of the most exciting fighters globally and vows to deliver an entertaining performance against O'Neill. Stephen is seeking his second victory under the Zuffa Boxing banner and has set his sights on a future fight against Callum Walsh.
The event promises to be an exciting one, with the McKenna brothers and Walsh all aiming for victory. As Stephen forecasts, "It's going to be the start of a different level of fighting in Ireland."