IRISH BOXER JASON Quigley put in a hugely-impressive performance to win his professional debut last night — defeating Howard Reece with a first round stoppage.
The 23-year-old Donegal middleweight took just 82 seconds to see off his American opponent on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s bout with Erislandy Lara at the MGM Grand, which Alvarez won on a split decision.
Quigley turned pro earlier this year with Golden Boy promotions after winning a gold medal in the European Championships in 2013.
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He tweeted:
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Got to go full guns. We can rest players if we make the semis.
@Farz S: haha
@Farz S: ha! Good craic!
McCloskey 23
@Gary Galligan: ireland by 24
I think Ross Byrne will get the bench this time
It’s all about just winning. A good kicker might be the difference
@Paul Harvey: looks like Ross is plan C.
@Paul Harvey: Crowley is a winner who makes his kicks so you’ll need to come up with something else
Realistically, in 7 days, we take on the All Blacks. So, l would start most of the bench. Our front row bomb squad comes on when needed. Beard for Pete @ 6. Conan for Dorris, who replaces JVF after 50 mins. Crowley covers plays a bit at 12. JOB to start or at least have 23 the shirt. Scotland might have patches, especially the wingers, but likely to lose by 20+ points.
@D Farrell: You’re dead, right!
@D Farrell: it’s that kind of arrogance we were seeing in 2007 and 2019
Healy for Kilcoyne
@Anton phelan: go watch a Leinster match. Some of us want to support Ireland instead
Would love to see Jimmy O’ Brien get the 23 shirt and a well deserved world cup cap. His versatility suits this fixture.
@Gos9: in what sense or why this fixture in particular ?
Start Finlay with Furlong on the bench. Thoughts??