Jamie Conlan admits he’d like to see Tyrone McKenna retire on a excessive — however says the cult favorite is already plotting “another large one”.
‘The Mighty Celt’ introduced his retirement after preventing Lewis Crocker in December of 2023. Nonetheless, he couldn’t keep away, took the gloves off the hook, and has fought 4 occasions since.
After every of these fights, followers anticipated him to step away once more, notably after his second soppage win over Dylan Moran on the Crocker – Donovan Windsor Park invoice, notably as he declared it will be his final hurrah.
Nonetheless, talking to Irish-Boxing.com, the Conlan Boxing boss laughed that McKenna’s newest retirement pledge may not be the final.
“He’s mentioned it about seven occasions! Earlier than the struggle he informed me, ‘That is it, I’m finished.’ Then within the dressing room afterward he mentioned, ‘Really, go get me one other large struggle, large cash.’”
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Conlan confirmed provides have already arrived. “There’s been one or two, however they weren’t proper — both timing or cash. It has to make sense financially. He’s a cult determine and deserves a giant send-off if he does go once more.
“I’d love him to retire, however I don’t know what he’d do. In all probability eat his means round each takeaway in Belfast and find yourself on each podcast! However he’s received a character made for the massive display — he’ll by no means be removed from the highlight.”
Ought to the Belfast man resolve to struggle once more, Conlan believes Belfast could be the pure stage.
“All of it will depend on the struggle, but when the proper one comes, the SSE may undoubtedly be an choice. He nonetheless sells, he nonetheless entertains, and followers love him.”
Retired or not, Conlan says McKenna stays one of many characters who preserve Irish boxing vibrant.
“He brings power wherever he goes. No matter occurs subsequent, Tyrone’s story isn’t over but.”
