Jason Quigley believes a home dust-up between Kian Hedderman and Podge Collins could be “a superb battle” — and one that might make actual noise on the Irish scene subsequent 12 months.
Talking after the success of his Rumble within the Hills: Rising Stars present in Letterkenny, the Donegal man namechecked the 2 gentle heavyweights as potential rivals for a future Celtic or Irish title.
The previous world title challenger manages Limerick’s Hedderman and has excessive hopes for the OLOL graduate and is eyeing an early step up for ‘The Dream’.
He sees Celtic Warrior Health club fighter Collin’s as an excellent step up and potential passage to a title.
“Kian Hedderman and Podge Collins down the road could be an excellent one,” Quigley advised Irish-boxing.com. “That’d be an enormous battle. Kian’s a top-class operator and Podge is a tricky, sturdy fighter — it’s a cracking home match-up.”
Quigley says he has been blown away by Hedderman’s professional begin. The Treaty county boxer impressed with two early stoppages, underlining why his promoter thinks he’s one among Eire’s most gifted younger professionals.
“Kian’s a critical operator,” Quigley mentioned. “He’s sparred world-level guys like Joseph Parker, Ben Whittaker, and Hamzah Sheeraz — that tells you the sort of calibre he’s at. The person he fought in Letterkenny was a sturdy opponent who doesn’t go down straightforward, however Kian obtained the job completed and regarded class doing it.”
Collins, in the meantime, who has earned a repute as an entertaining fighter, has been open about studying on the job, so will not be home motion simply but.
To not point out he’s at present campaigning at cruiserweight. Nonetheless, the Donegal favorite is joyful to plant a seed with regards a Limerick – Dublin assembly and claims it might be one to seize the eye.
“I don’t know if Podge is staying at cruiser or can come all the way down to gentle heavy,” Quigley mentioned. “If it’s doable, that’s an awesome home battle. Two thrilling Irish fighters, each with ambition, each with actual help behind them — it’s precisely the sort of battle followers wish to see.
“It’s these sorts of match-ups that get individuals speaking,” Quigley added. “Followers love home rivalries — they promote tickets, they create ambiance, and so they present simply how a lot expertise there’s on this island. That’s what I wish to preserve constructing. It’s not only a fantasy battle,” he smiled. “It’s one that may occur — and if it does, it’ll be fireworks.”
No matter what battle is subsequent for Hedderman, his supervisor is assured he’ll have a progressive 2026.
“He’s younger, he’s bold, and he’s already confirmed he can grasp with elite fighters within the fitness center,” Quigley mentioned. “Hold him busy subsequent 12 months, preserve him enhancing, and fights like Podge Collins and even title alternatives will come very quickly.”
