Padraig McCrory [16(9)-0] appears set for a Gucci boxing second and a ‘Guchi’ battle.
Irish-boxing.com understands ‘The Hammer’ is on the verge of agreeing a world title eliminator and in consequence, is only one win away from tremendous middleweight world title shot.
The favored Belfast fighter will present chief assist to Michael Conlan’s IBF featherweight world title tilt towards Luis Lopez if the battle is, as anticipated, confirmed for Belfast over the following few weeks.
It’s been strongly advised the Irish Boxing Awards Irish Fighter of the 12 months will compete in a WBA world title eliminator on the cardboard.
Boxing Tickets are reporting Yamaguchi Falcão [24(10)-1-1] has been lined up because the Conlan Boxing 168lbs puncher’s subsequent opponent, which ties in with eliminator discuss, contemplating the Brazilian is ranked #7 with the organisation and McCrory is #4.
The information means a transfer again all the way down to tremendous middleweight for the Dee Walsh skilled energy puncher, who has vacated the IBO mild heavyweight world title he received by stopping Leon Bunn final yr.
It’s additionally one other chapter within the working-class hero’s fairytale story, as a win on Might 27 may tee him up for a shot at WBA champion Saul Canelo Alvarez or extra probably interim champ David Morrell.
Falcão, referred to as ‘Guchi.’ boasts a strong report having solely misplaced as soon as in 26 fights. The 35-year-old had loved a really profitable 2022 registering 5 wins and selecting up the North American Boxing Affiliation WBC Latino tremendous middleweight titles alongside the best way.
