Undefeated Craig O’Brien ready to establish himself as Ireland’s premier boxing prospect with BUI Celtic title victory

It will be a defining moment for Craig O’Brien [5(0)-0] on October 7th. The Dublin light-middleweight is set to fight for his first title in one of the headline fights for the Red Corner Promotions ‘Champions Elect’ card in the National Stadium. One year ago, O’Brien was watching from the side lines. He’d taken an 18 month break from boxing and never thought that he would be in such a position. The Irish domestic scene has embarked on a resurgence since then and O’Brien quickly established himself as one of the top prospects since returning to the ring. “The Iron” was originally due to box former Welsh middleweight champion Lee Churcher [15(5)-3(2)-1] for the BUI Celtic title. But, Churcher was … Continue reading Undefeated Craig O’Brien ready to establish himself as Ireland’s premier boxing prospect with BUI Celtic title victory