Sean O’Bradaigh feels robbed of a dream debut second after his opponent failed a post-fight drug check.
The New York-raised son of a Dub climbed by the ropes for the primary time this time final 12 months.
Nevertheless, he was denied a great begin when his struggle with Jefferson Christopher Almeida was scored a draw.
The fighter, who contested each Golden Gloves and Irish Elites as an beginner, might have lived with the outcome, however he feels robbed of a debut by his opponents misdeameanor.
Contemplating he obtained to struggle on a St Patrick’s Day-themed card at Madison Sq. Backyard means it wasn’t a complete nightmare, however the fashionable puncher does really feel like he has but to debut.
“I wished to shine so it felt a bit anticlimactic,” he tells Irish-boxing.com.
“It’s a disgrace as a result of it looks like I by no means had a professional debut. It was actually modified to no contest, so I’m principally 0-0 once more. However I wouldn’t commerce it for something as a result of having your professional debut on the Backyard is a blessing. I’ll make certain my subsequent struggle doesn’t go the identical method.”
O’Bradaigh hasn’t fought since his debut. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old reveals that it has nothing to do with the outcome or his opponent’s failed check, relatively he was targeted on ending his diploma.
“I graduated school within the meantime and began a job in tech in New York, so I used to be making an attempt to work on different issues in my life earlier than getting again in there”
Reflecting on the struggle, the 23-year-old admits he didn’t suspect something instantly after the ultimate bell, declaring he felt his foe’s power was right down to a weight benefit. Though upon additional reflection, he famous Almedia’s stamina and sturdiness had been shocking.
“He did really feel very sturdy in there, however I figured it was simply his weight benefit within the ring. He didn’t tire within the final spherical after I was fading a bit,” he provides. He felt very sturdy, took every little thing I gave him, saved coming ahead and didn’t get drained on the finish.
“So, by the point I heard the information the very first thing I instructed myself was “I knew it”. I used to be mad on the fee for taking so lengthy to reveal it”
