The IBO is the way in which to go for Luke Keeler.
The Ballyfermot native ends an almost-four-year sabbatical from the ring when trades leather-based on ‘The Begining Card’ on November third.
The combat represents ‘one other run at it’ for the previous WBO world title challenger and he plans to dash towards an IBO shot.
The Pete Taylor-trained Dub desires to win a title that has given huge nights and added important credence to the careers of Anthony Cacace, Padraig McCrory and Dennis Hogan, boxers, who like Keeler, haven’t at all times had the luxurious of clean paths.
“I like that IBO belt,” he tells Irish-boxing.com.
“I’m not getting forward of myself and saying I’ll be world champion however that belt is getting extra acknowledged – and it’s one that may be made.”
‘Cool Hand’ doesn’t simply need an IBO shot, he believes a tilt may be very attainable. Certainly, it seems he has acquired optimistic suggestions by way of two promoters who’ve enquired about placing him in with reigning champion Etinosa Oliha of Italy.
“Jay [Byrne] was taking about it and McElenney Promotions are planning on going once more, he was saying he’d wish to it. So I feel that’s the approach. Hopefully, we will get it for Dublin.”
There was speak about a potential IBO combat with Connor Coyle, certainly Jamie Conlan wished to make the combat for Belfast on December 2nd.
Nevertheless, that’s not a combat that’s more likely to occur within the close to future and Keeler doesn’t consider he wants the Derry man to get his tilt.
“I don’t assume [I need Conor Coyle] but it surely wants a superb identify to promote,” he provides.
“They had been speaking about Conor Coyle however he had completely different plans so that appears gone. I simply need to get this one out of the way in which, then perhaps have an eight-rounder. As a result of I used to be out so lengthy it would take a little bit of time earlier than large fights.”
Keeler fights for the primary time since his WBO world title reverse to Demetrius Andrade towards Jiri KroupaI on Friday and returns feeling contemporary and invigorated.
“I genuinely really feel good and really feel I might be higher than I used to be. I knew I wouldn’t know till I got here again coaching however genuinely I really feel contemporary. I’m excited.”
