Colm Murphy says he’s effectively positioned to open the door to larger titles when alternative knocks.
The 25-year-old efficiently defended his Commonwealth Silver featherweight title when beating Kasimu Hamad Haji on the Ulster Corridor on Saturday.
The Belfast man feels the win, registered on the highest of a BBC broadcast MHD promoted invoice, continues his development towards greater titles and regardless of his boyish seems to be, Murphy argues he’s man sufficient to win them.
“I’m proper on the door (of larger titles) and solely 25, trying about 18, so a well-needed relaxation after that camp. I maintain match, don’t waste myself away, however I’ve time on my aspect and when alternative knocks, I’m prepared,” he instructed Belfast Media.
The platform the Dan Boyle skilled boxer’s 14th win performed out on can solely assist safe him extra fights of notice.
The BUI Celtic and Irish title winner topped the BBC’s first combat night time since Audley Harrison and would have vastly elevated his profile with the third-round win.
The added highlight was welcomed however the Mark Dunlop managed boxer admits he did sweat underneath the warmth of the lights.
“It was actually difficult,” he added of the event.
“I wouldn’t say I’m a person who relishes moments or going out and performing. I’d in all probability want it behind closed doorways however the days spent within the area are at all times higher than the times you didn’t take part.
“With these challenges, I’m overcoming them and it’s nice to get a very good reward out of it. Even when I didn’t, a minimum of I attempted my finest which I at all times attempt to do.”
