FORMER IRISH SENIOR Elite light-flyweight champion Stevie McKenna has penned a management deal with Sheer Sports, joining younger brother Aaron — who won his sixth pro fight by stoppage last night — and Donegal’s Jason Quigley on the California-based outfit’s books.
The elder McKenna, 21, confirmed his move to the pro ranks in April and The42 understands that he is expected to also sign with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions in the coming weeks, where he’ll become a promotional stablemate of Aaron and Quigley.
The former Commonwealth Youth Games champion and European Youth silver medalist left home in Monaghan for the States alongside his brother and their father-slash-co-trainer, Fergal, this time last year, and has since lit up the west-coast gym circuit alongside the 19-year-old ‘Silencer’ (6-0, 4KOs).
Smithborough-native brothers Stevie and Aaron currently reside in Santa Monica, and are also trained by South African former heavyweight contender Courage Tshabalala.
A debut for Stevie McKenna will be announced in the coming weeks, and could yet occur this side of Christmas.
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What dopes of Irish journalists asked him that at a presser? Can he not prepare for one of the biggest games in Georgia’s history without this nonsense. He definitely won’t be taking it now.
Have to agree with sentiments above. Shocking that an Irish media even asked the question. Guy is in euros preparing a team. Have some respect and self respect. Getting a “scoop” is highly unlikely.
It’s a poisoned chalice that no one wants….well except J.O.S.
Perhaps Fine Gale could parachute in someone to take it …….they did in the European Elections!!
@Ollie Fitzpatrick: * Gael
@Ollie Fitzpatrick: heard bertie is taking over??
@Paully kells: he’d do a better job than some of the names mentioned!!
@Ollie Fitzpatrick: very true ollie..bertie and Mick Wallace as num 2..dream ticket