Donegal Daily
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
Wednesday 16°CThursday 15°C

Donegal Daily Donegal Daily

sponsor banner
sponsor banner
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
News

Opponent confirmed for Brett McGinty’s next pro showdown

written by Chris McNulty May 7, 2021
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

BRETT McGinty will face Josh Hodgins in his second pro fight later this month.

McGinty made a successful transit into the pro ranks with a points win over Jan Ardon in December.

Now, the St Johnston man will feature on a Mick Hennessy-promoted show at the Coventry Skydome Arena on May 22.

The evening is headlined with the all-out war between Sam Eggington and Carlos Molina for the Vacant WBC Silver Middleweight Championship, with the Channel 5 cameras rolling for the bouts.

McGinty, a former Commonwealth Youth silver and European Schoolboys bronze medalist, derated Ardon in a six-rounder in December.

The former Oakleaf ABC puncher is training under Ricky Hatton in Manchester and the 22-year-old had a long wait to make his pro debut – that time lengthened by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hodgins, McGinty’s next opponent, is 0-2, having lost to Tom Cowling and Idris Virgo in 2020. The 30-year-old is a latecomer to the professional world and this should be a chance for McGinty to add another win to his resume.

McGinty-Hodgins will be a four-round middleweight bout.

Monaghan super-lightweight Stevie McKenna will also feaure on the May 22 card with the unbeaten 24-year-old – who has yet to go the distance – to face an as-yet unconfirmed opponent.

Opponent confirmed for Brett McGinty’s next pro showdown was last modified: May 7th, 2021 by Chris McNulty
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Tags:
Brett McGintyHennessy SportsMick HennessyOakleaf ABCRicky HattonSt JohnstonStevie McKenna
Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

‘Mothers should never have had to sleep...

8 minutes ago

CCTV under review after business damaged in...

33 minutes ago

Gardaí searching for binoculars thief

1 hour ago

Arranmore Blueway videos ready for official launch...

10 hours ago

Donegal girl TJ takes big steps ahead...

11 hours ago

Donegal mourns passing of pioneering nun, Sr....

13 hours ago

Cars targeted in vandalism incident in East...

13 hours ago

Two drivers injured in Inishowen collision

13 hours ago

Martin McDermott elected new Mayor of Inishowen...

16 hours ago

Six Donegal bands hit all the right...

17 hours ago
Advertisement
Advertisement

Donegal County Council

Facebook
Donegal County Council
Advertisement
Advertisement
Donegal Daily Jobs

Read More

  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Sales & Services
  • Obituaries
  • Features
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Council News

Information

  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise WIth Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions

Our Sites

Donegal Woman
Donegal Woman
Donegal Daily

© 2025 Donegal Daily. All rights reserved.
Website by owenod


Back To Top.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy