Shauna O’Keefe says it’s all about her this Wednesday as she takes a large step up Down Beneath.
The large punching Tipperary star kicks off the yr for Irish boxers as she populates a large Dazn broadcast, Tazman promoted, Gold Coast hosted invoice on Wednesday.
The Clonmel BC graduate fights over 10 rounds for the primary time as she takes on a fellow undefeated boxer in Taylah Gentzen on the large Jai Opetaia – David Nyika invoice.
O’Keefe seems to be introduced in as an opponent for the house fighter and Australian light-weight champion however claims she’s going to make proceedings all about her.
The assured and bold Irish Boxing Awards Prospect of the Yr nominee says she’s going to present her world-level credentials on the primary massive boxing occasion of the yr.
“It’s a privilege to be a part of such a large card I’m able to showcase what affect I’m going to have on world stage on January 8,” she mentioned.
“[Taylah Gentzen] has an important file however to be sincere it’s all about me and what I’m going to do. My coach has performed his analysis I put my religion in him. I simply have to point out up and do the job.”
The southpaw has been working with Rod Julian for the final six months and believes it’s a coach fighter hyperlink up that can ship success.
“Each single combat I’m bettering an including to my arsenal. Since I’ve been with Rod I haven’t received one black eye. I’m barely getting hit in my fights. We’re the most effective duo and after we win a European title this yr we’ll deliver a world title again to this gymnasium, 100%.”