IRELAND’S DENNIS HOGAN remains on target for a shot at the WBO World light-middleweight title next year following a unanimous decision victory in Australia.
The Kildare man defeated Jamie Weetch of Wales in comprehensive style, with the final scorecards reading 117-111, 118-110, 119-109 in Hogan’s favour.
The result sees him defend his WBO Inter-Continental title while also collecting the IBF Pan-Pacific title in Brisbane.
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With his mandatory status already confirmed, Hogan now remains on course to challenge Mexican Jaime Munguia next year, with March being mooted as a potential date for the clash.
. @dennis_h_hogan solidifies his mandatory status for Jaime Munguia with a comprehensive points decision over a lively @the_weetch 🔒🏆
Hogan has been the WBO’s top contender for the title since August, but was overlooked by Munguia and team when the 22-year-old made his second defence against American Brandon Cook on the Canelo-GGG II undercard in Las Vegas in September.
Hogan has now defeated four WBO top-15-ranked opponents en route to his number-one contender slot, following his win over Weetch.
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Eddie O’Sullivan preview another big weekend of Heineken Cup action and dissect the week’s main talking points.
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Kildare's Dennis Hogan secures world title shot after impressive display Down Under
IRELAND’S DENNIS HOGAN remains on target for a shot at the WBO World light-middleweight title next year following a unanimous decision victory in Australia.
The Kildare man defeated Jamie Weetch of Wales in comprehensive style, with the final scorecards reading 117-111, 118-110, 119-109 in Hogan’s favour.
The result sees him defend his WBO Inter-Continental title while also collecting the IBF Pan-Pacific title in Brisbane.
With his mandatory status already confirmed, Hogan now remains on course to challenge Mexican Jaime Munguia next year, with March being mooted as a potential date for the clash.
Hogan has been the WBO’s top contender for the title since August, but was overlooked by Munguia and team when the 22-year-old made his second defence against American Brandon Cook on the Canelo-GGG II undercard in Las Vegas in September.
Hogan has now defeated four WBO top-15-ranked opponents en route to his number-one contender slot, following his win over Weetch.
Murray Kinsella, Gavan Casey and Eddie O’Sullivan preview another big weekend of Heineken Cup action and dissect the week’s main talking points.
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