Standing between Tony Browne [4-1] and a return to profitable methods is a former UFC fighter with loads of current Irish earlier.
‘Tremendous Fly’ appears set to make his American debut alongside fellow St Michael’s Inchicore graduates and Star Boxing fighters Victor Rabei and Ryan O’Rourke in America subsequent week.
The Dublin fighter has been confirmed for an April 9, River On line casino, New York Star Boxing card – and faces an fascinating struggle towards Leandro Silva [3(2)-5(0)].
The Brazilian has change into recognized to Irish followers in current months having shared the ring with each Matthew Tinker and Joe Ward.
The previous novice rivals each managed to outpoint the sport gentle heavyweight, who will now look upset Browne.
The Brazilian has 5 defeats on his document however has by no means been stopped and has upset earlier, having overwhelmed Antonio Todd inside the space earlier than he misplaced to Browne’s outdated novice foe Ward.
The 35-year-old additionally has 30 plus MMA fights to his title and spent three years on the UFC roster boasting a 3-3 and one no-contest slate.
The wild and aggressive Brazilian ought to have sufficient about him to take Browne rounds on the very least and will fancy his possibilities of an upset, particularly contemplating the Rathmines gentle heavy comes into the conflict on the again of a primary profession defeat.
The Steven O’Rourke skilled 27-year-old was final seen shedding to Chico Kwasi in Belgium and in line with Star’s sink or swim coverage hasn’t been handed a simple route again to the winner’s circle.
