Colm Murphy may field in entrance of an viewers of hundreds of thousands as he tops BBC’s first dwell boxing occasion for the reason that days of Audley Harrison within the early 2000s.
Nonetheless, there’s one particular particular person specifically, the Belfast prospect is worked up to impress.
The MHD fighter’s London-based Grandmother hasn’t seen any of his early profession success and can now be capable of watch him field on the field.
Murphy will defend his title in opposition to Kasimu Hamad Haji on the Ulster Corridor on Saturday, 1 February dwell throughout BBC Sport. The venue is at all times a giant one for Belfast fighters and the platform is doubtlessly career-changing, but they’re made extra particular for ‘Posh Boy’ for extra private causes.
“It’s actually is particular, my grandad used to return right here [to the Ulster Hall] lots,” he mentioned.
“He’s not right here now to see me combat however I do know that he’s someplace, very proud.
“My granny over in London has by no means seen me combat however hopefully she’ll now have an opportunity to look at,” he provides earlier than sharing he began camp early.
“I’m totally in camp now. There may be a wee break on Christmas day however on boxing day you’ll be able to assure I’ll be within the fitness center coaching onerous,” mentioned Murphy, who defeated Erick Omar Lopez in November.
Within the co-main occasion, John Cooney will put his Celtic super-featherweight belt on the road in opposition to Welshman Nathan Howells.
The ‘Nations Combat Evening’ card will function former European cruiserweight champion Tommy McCarthy with Jack O’Neill, Charles McDonagh, Teo Alin and Kate Radomska additionally in motion.
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