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Add FightsATW on GoogleWhat is next for Aaron McKenna?
McKenna (21-0, 10 KOs) won the vacant IBF middleweight title against Etinosa Oliha at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
McKenna, a recent signee to Zuffa Boxing, achieved his dream of becoming a world champion in his home country. Say what you want about Zuffa, but they are giving overlooked fighters opportunities.
Let’s look at the most and least interesting future opponents for him.
Amari Jones
Why: The highest-ranked challenger
Jones is one of the most promising title contenders and the highest-ranked fighter in the division, meaning he will be McKenna’s mandatory. This is the best fight that can be made among the young fighters in the division.
Callum Walsh
Why: Who is Ireland’s middleweight
Walsh has been shoved down the consumer’s throat, and McKenna won a belt. It would be great if they fought in Ireland. It would crown the best Irish middleweight and be a major event.
Shane Mosley Jr
Why: A great fighter
Mosley Jr has had longevity in the sport. He has outlasted most of his peers and reinvents himself when his career looks over. This is the type of professional win that McKenna needs to secure his status as a potential long-reigning titleholder.
Andreas Katzourakis
Why: A good up-and-comer
Katzourakis is an exciting pressure fighter who shined in OTX Boxing. Since then, he hasn’t been as active. A fight with McKenna would add international flair, as Katzourakis is from Greece, and could make for an exciting style matchup.
Yoenli Hernandez
Why: One can dream
Hernandez currently has the label of “the boogeyman.” A fighter like McKenna shows how real that label is. So, make the fight and see how good both are. That is what boxing is all about.
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