Christina Desmond admits it might take “a very long time for it to sink in.”
The Cork fighter delivered a commanding shutout victory in each her first eight-rounder and her first bout in her dwelling county on Saturday night time, shifting to 3-0 as knowledgeable — nevertheless it wasn’t simply the win that mattered. It was the place it occurred.
Combating at dwelling was particular for the Macroom native.
“It sort of took my breath away at the beginning,” she mentioned of her stroll to the ring when chatting with Irish-boxing.com.
“As soon as I bought going, it was sort of like I didn’t hear something, however after that bell went, it was simply wonderful.”
“To convey it again right here to Cork tonight was simply implausible. There are individuals right here who got here to see me from dwelling who solely watch me on stay streams. So it’s nice for them to see me — and to see a scrap like that.”
The professional prospect with an abundance of novice pedigree flirted with giving her followers a stoppage to have fun, however opponent, Johana Rajmont confirmed why she is called a sturdy operator.
“In equity to her, she’s been there. She’s been in with loads of good fighters. She is aware of nicely find out how to maintain it on,” Desmond defined. “I assumed at instances I’d get her, however I used to be ready for her and I used to be ready for the eight rounds. I’ll get there. I’ll get the knockouts,” she added earlier than revealing the best rounds have been no hassle.
“I may go quite a bit longer,” she mentioned. “I’ve been sparring eight since I began skilled. The busier the higher.”
It’s that mentality that has outlined her transition to the paid ranks. After 18 years in boxing, Desmond has rediscovered her fireplace.
“I’ve bought a bug,” she smiled. “I’m again within the boxing at a superb time to be truthful — and it’s up, up, up from right here.”
And Cork, judging by Saturday night time, will gladly come alongside for the journey.
