Seconds after Kieran Molloy completed off Nourdeen Toure within the 3Arena on Friday night time, an fascinating hearsay began.
Amid the loud Galway celebratory cheers have been whispers of an all-Irish battle.
Each battle followers and other people inside the business have been discussing the potential of a Molloy – Stevie McKenna assembly.
The truth that Monaghan’s McKenna was ringside for the Westerner’s win clearly performed a component within the rumours beginning, whereas a pleasant trade between the pair’s fathers added gasoline to the fireplace.
It must be identified at this stage, it’s nothing however hearsay. Nevertheless, even faint discuss of the match-up has generated pleasure.
Molloy received over the frustration of seeing a doable breakthrough battle with Kassie Benjamin fall by, in addition to a Pearse Stadium homecoming with win in Dublin.
The previous newbie of notice is now a free agent and, as such, would welcome any battle that may draw consideration.
A McKenna meet will surely garner curiosity. The aggressive attacking Smithborough native did have the prospect to interrupt out when he fought Lee Cutler dwell on Sky Sports activities final day out. Nevertheless, having suffered defeat and with Sky reviewing their relationship with boxing, ‘The Hitman’ might additionally profit from a high-profile home encounter.
