Aaron McKenna has promised to knock out Liam Smith in ‘devastating vogue’ in London tonight.
The Monaghan native fights the veteran former world champion on the Eubank Jr- Benn card and says he is able to benefit from the chance.
The 25-year-old admits Smith is the hardest take a look at of his profession however is adamant it’s a take a look at he’s going to move on the huge card.
McKenna says all of the respect he has for his fellow boxing brother will exit the window as soon as the primary bell of the 12-round battle rings.
“That is what I’ve been coaching my complete life for, what a spectacle that is and I intend to benefit from it,” stated McKenna after Friday’s weigh-in.
“I’ve the utmost respect for Liam Smith, however I’m too younger, too recent, too sharp, too massive for him and tomorrow evening he’s going to grasp he made a giant mistake taking this battle.
“I wish to turn out to be a world champion and I actually wish to placed on an excellent efficiency and let folks know what I’m all about.
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“That is what boxing is all about, that is about placing bums in seats and making folks inquisitive about watching you and that’s what I intend to do.”
Smith, who has shared the ring with Canelo, Jaime Munguia amongst others, additionally made a knockout prediction.
“Aaron McKenna’s a tricky younger child however he’s not prepared for me simply but,” acknowledged Smith. “Will probably be a typical Liam Smith efficiency. I’ll break him down and I’ll cease him.”
