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IBF World Title: Aaron McKenna v Etinosa Oliha Updates
McKenna took control after a cautious start and won a unanimous decision on Boxing News' live scorecard, 118-110.
- On Saturday, Aaron McKenna claimed the vacant IBF World Middleweight title with a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Italian contender Etinosa Oliha at Dublin's 3Arena.
- The IBF belt became vacant after former champion Janibek Alimkhanuly was stripped of the title, creating the opportunity for McKenna and Oliha to compete for the championship.
- Judges awarded McKenna the win by comfortable margins of 118-110, 117-111, and 116-112, as he dominated the tactical affair using his jab while Oliha struggled to impose himself.
- Promotional newcomers Zuffa Boxing held their first show in Ireland, with UFC president Dana White attending ringside to oversee the action in Dublin.
- McKenna now joins world champions Katie Taylor and Belfast featherweight Anthony Cacace as one of three active boxing world champions from Ireland, cementing his place among the nation's elite.
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Who is Aaron McKenna? Monaghan pro boxer becomes World Champion
A Monaghan professional boxer has become a World Champion at the 3Arena this weekend. Aaron McKenna, 27, headlined on the Zuffa Boxing Z10 card, which was held at the Dublin venue on Saturday night. The former amateur Irish international took on Italian boxer Etinosa Oliha for the vacant IBF middleweight World title. Following a stellar […]
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