Feargal McCrory got here near securing a shot at one of many largest names in boxing final weekend.
The Coalisland favorite was within the body to struggle Shakur Stevenson on the large Saudi-hosted card final Saturday evening.
The American was because of face Floyd Schofield in an eagerly anticipated conflict earlier than the American pulled out throughout struggle week.
Fairly than pull the Rio Olympic medal winner from the invoice a late substitute was sought.
Irish-boxing.com understands current world title challenger McCrory was on the short-notice shortlist.
Ultimately, Doncaster native Josh Padley acquired the decision, went from the constructing web site to a world title ring in a matter of days, and made life-changing cash.
McCrory will likely be buoyed to have been thought-about and gained’t be too disenchanted to have missed out as he has a giant struggle lined up.
‘Fearless’ returns to Madison Sq. Backyard for a 3rd time the place he faces fellow world title challenger Keenan ‘Bedo’ Carbajal on the undercard of one other Callum Walsh topped UFC Struggle Cross invoice.
