Aaron McKenna, the newly crowned IBF middleweight champion, is already looking far beyond his recent triumph. After a thrilling night at Dublin’s 3Arena, where he stopped Etinosa Oliha to claim the vacant belt, McKenna stepped into the post‑fight interview and laid out an ambitious roadmap that positions him as the heir apparent to legends such as Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin and Canelo Álvarez.

In his remarks to Sky Sports, McKenna made it clear that his sights are set on unifying the entire middleweight landscape. He named the current holders of the other major belts—Denzel Bentley (WBO), Carlos Adames (WBC) and Erislandy Lara (WBA)—as the next logical opponents. "It doesn’t matter who’s next, whoever wants it, I’m easy to find now, I have a belt.

There’s no hiding any more. I want to collect every single belt in boxing," he said. The champion’s confidence is palpable, and he even hinted at a willingness to move up to super‑middleweight if the opportunity presents itself. McKenna’s journey to this moment began at the age of six, a detail he shared with a nostalgic smile.

"I’ve been thinking about this moment since I was six years old. It just goes to show, don’t give up, always stay true to yourself. You can do anything," he reflected, underscoring the years of dedication, sacrifice, and relentless training that have finally culminated in a world title.

The Irish fighter also addressed the broader health of the middleweight division, which he believes has been in a state of stagnation since the departures of Golovkin and Canelo. "The middleweight division’s there to be taken over.

It’s been dying for years since GGG and Canelo left it. I said it again, a year ago, I think I’m going to be the man to take it over," McKenna declared at his press conference.

He sees himself not just as a champion but as a catalyst for revitalizing a weight class that once produced some of boxing’s most iconic battles. His ambition is matched by a willingness to fight anyone, regardless of stature or style.

"Anyone. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—I will literally fight anyone out there.

I just want to unify, whatever it takes, prove I’m the best in the world. That’s the sport of boxing. You look back to the 80s and 90s, they all fought each other," McKenna explained. This sentiment echoes the golden era of the sport, when champions regularly stepped into the ring with each other to settle supremacy, rather than staying within the safety of their own promotional bubbles.

McKenna also praised the emerging role of Zuffa Boxing, describing it as the future of the sport. "And this is exactly why Zuffa Boxing’s going to be the future. It’s already taking over.

Everybody’s fighting each other, there’s no more hiding," he noted, indicating that the new promotional model could facilitate the kind of cross‑title match‑ups he craves. Beyond the immediate fight‑making, McKenna reflected on the personal significance of his achievement.

"Twenty‑one years in the making," he said, acknowledging the long‑term grind that led to his moment in the spotlight. "I don’t know how long this is going to take for this to seep in that this has finally happened that I’ve become world champion.

I’ve been dreaming of this. For it to happen now, honestly it’s literally unbelievable. I can’t describe it." The champion’s narrative is not just a personal story; it is a rallying cry for a division hungry for excitement.

By publicly challenging the current titleholders and expressing an open‑door policy to any contender, McKenna is positioning himself as both a unifier and a promoter of high‑stakes match‑ups that fans have been yearning for. His willingness to fight at 160 pounds, and even consider stepping up to 168 pounds, adds a layer of flexibility that could accelerate the unification process. If McKenna follows through on his promises, the next few years could see a series of blockbuster bouts that bring together the IBF, WBO, WBC and WBA champions in a quest for undisputed status. Such a scenario would not only elevate McKenna’s own legacy but also restore the middleweight division to a position of prominence within the sport’s hierarchy.

In summary, Aaron McKenna’s post‑title declaration is a blend of youthful optimism, seasoned confidence, and strategic vision. He aims to collect every belt, fight any challenger, and revitalize a weight class that has been waiting for a new standard‑bearer. Whether he can turn this bold rhetoric into reality remains to be seen, but his determination and clear roadmap suggest that the middleweight division may soon be witnessing a new era of competition and excitement.