Aaron McKenna: Irish boxer beats Etinosa Oliha to win IBF world middleweight title in the 3Arena in Dublin
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Key Points:
- Aaron McKenna won the IBF world middleweight title by defeating previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha via unanimous decision at Dublin's 3Arena, extending his professional record to 21-0.
- The judges scored the fight 118-110, 117-111, and 116-112 in favor of McKenna, handing Oliha his first professional loss.
- McKenna expressed pride in achieving a childhood dream of becoming a world champion on home soil after nine years as a pro without fighting in Ireland.
- Despite Oliha's strong start and pressure early in the fight, McKenna controlled the bout with effective jabs, combinations, and defensive movement, maintaining composure even after a clash of heads caused bleeding.
- Looking ahead, McKenna welcomed future challengers and aims to collect multiple belts, confident in his status as the best middleweight and willing to compete at super-middleweight.
