There’s definitely no nepotism in JB Promotions as Glen Byrne has been handed what seems to be one other powerful combat.
The youthful brother of promoter Jay Byrne will combat a Brazilian banger of the Stars of the Future card on the Warehouse, Pink Cow on March 1.
The brand new-to-the-scene professional takes on the brilliantly named Gilson Gois da Silva Junior, a fighter that packs a punch, in simply his second combat.
The 31-year-old involves Dublin with an fascinating slate, all seven of his wins have come inside the space, whereas he has been stopped in his two defeats. The one and solely time he noticed the ultimate bell was an away draw over eight rounds.
It needs to be famous all of his stoppage wins got here in Brazil, three towards debutants and two towards fighters with out a win on their report. It additionally needs to be identified Gois da Silva Junior doesn’t journey too nicely.
Nevertheless, as a relative unknown who clearly has energy, he does characterize a threat for a fighter coming from the semi-pro scene.
It’s additionally additional proof Jay Byrne isn’t going to do his brother any favours. The fighter was handed a baptism of fireside by his supervisor, coach and massive brother late final yr. The Loughlinstown prospect needed to cope with Eire’s solely away fighter Allan ‘The Nice’ White on his paid bow. The IGB-mentored White has confirmed himself a handful for a number of fighters since happening the street and positively examined the Dub.
Certainly, it was take a look at sufficient to recommend he needs to be handed a neater path to victory second day trip. Once more his Brazilian opponent doesn’t look as threatening as White however his report suggests he may posses upset potential.