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Irish Daily Mirror
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
McKenna says 'this is only the start' as he puts middleweight division on notice
Aaron McKenna warned 'this is only the start' after recording the biggest win of his career to date on Saturday night. The Monaghan man knocked Liam Smith down on his way to a unanimous decision victory, winning the WBA International Middleweight title in the process at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was a coming of age performance from the 25-year-old, who dominated the 12-round contest against the former WBO world light-middleweight champion, 11 years his senior, on the Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn card. "This is only the start," McKenna, who was given the nod by the three judges (119-108, 117-109, and 118-108), told the Irish Mirror afterwards. "I'm going to keep my feet on the ground and stay focused until I become world champion. This isn't even 10% of what I can do." He added: "What a feeling that was. I got the chance to show myself on the biggest stage in the world and with an audience that big, a packed out arena. "There was pressure on me, no one gave me a chance. All the boxing experts said Smith was too experienced, so what a time to do it." McKenna showed his slick boxing skills and fantastic movement throughout and put the rest of the middleweight division on notice. 'The Silencer' used his jab brilliantly, also catching Smith with numerous right hands and uppercuts as he maintained his range superbly, switching stances at times. The now 20-0 fighter will face anyone next and on the basis of that performance there probably won't be too many putting their hands up to share the ring with him. "It sets up anything," continued McKenna. "I believe I'm the best fighter in the middleweight division. I want any fight next. "You have the main event as well tonight. Whether they take the fight or not, I don't know. Eddie Hearn said in an interview during the week that if I win this fight it's going to be massive for Irish boxing, that I'm the next superstar coming through. "So, you could take big fights back to Ireland." McKenna also paid tribute to his opponent, who has previously shared the ring with the likes of Canelo Álvarez, and Jaime Munguía, with Saturday's defeat just his fifth from 39 fights. It was Smith's first fight since being stopped by Eubank Jr in the tenth round of their rematch in September 2023, eight months after 'Beefy' knocked him out in Manchester. The game Liverpool man kept going right until the final bell when many others would have looked for a way out in similar circumstances and managed to survive until the end of the bout after being floored by a left hook to the body in the final round. "A win like that is a nice scalp to have on your record," said McKenna. "What a legend the sport of Liam Smith is and it was an honour to share the ring with him. I watched him growing up when he was world champion. I watched his fight live against Canelo and now I got to share the ring with him. "I not only beat him, but dropped him along the way too. It's going to do wonders for my career."
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chris Eubank Jr to wear blood of ex-opponent for Conor Benn face-off
Both Eubank Jr and Benn will meet later this evening ahead of Saturday's clash, and the former looks set to steal the show with a bold move Chris Eubank Jr will wear a custom-made jacket featuring blood from his former rival Liam Smith for tonight's face-off with Conor Benn. The 35-year-old will meet Benn at the final press conference this evening ahead of their grudge match - which is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. 'Next Gen' is a man of fashion, but his upcoming plan is rather chilling and bold. It's no doubt a real statement - with the Brit seemingly eager to send a message to his upcoming opponent and his ex-rival. Eubank Jr's custom-made jacket, should he choose to go through with it, will have Smith's blood stitched on, according to Mail Online. The two stars first met back in January 2023 - with 'Beefy' going on to shock the boxing world after knocking Eubank Jr out in the fourth round in Manchester. Both men would meet in an immediate rematch eight months later, with Eubank Jr going on to get his revenge, knocking the Liverpudlian out in the tenth round. The 35-year-old's jacket - which took over six months to make - features panels made from the blood-stained ring canvas during the rematch. The front of the jacket has a Union Jack patch, with the date of their rematch '02.09.2023' printed on the other side. Eubank Jr's surname is printed in block capitals across the jacket - along with a bold vertical text 'CHAMPION' running down one sleeve. The back features oversized initials 'NG' - standing for 'Next Gen' - the Brit's nickname. The letters feature dark bloodstains from the sequel with Smith in 2023, with 'It's In Your Blood' embodied above his 'Next Gen' nickname. After being presented with the jacket by 1909 and Boxing News, Eubank Jr said: "This is real blood? That's sick. I'm a big jacket guy — and that is a sexy jacket." Myles Jordan, the creative director of the jacket, added: "This jacket is the essence of what we're trying to do. Luxury streetwear rooted in boxing. The materials we use are just as important as the design itself - and this piece tells a story, in every thread, in every stain." In a pre-fight documentary uploaded to Boxxer's official YouTube channel, Eubank Jr opened up on the fight and how a loss will affect his future. "Everything is riding on this fight. This is the biggest fight of my career. The most amount of money, the most amount of pressure, the most amount of everything," he said. "Everything is riding on this. A loss... it would finish me, it would ruin me mentally, emotionally, spiritually. A defeat would be devastating because not only the beef between me and Conor real, and something I wouldn't be able to stand the defeat of on a personal level. I have to uphold my father's legacy. Letting him down would probably hurt even more." He added: "It's a massive risk. For me because everything is on the line. My reputation, my credibility, my family name, my career. I've said, 'if I lose to Conor Benn, I retire.' That is a harrowing thought to know that if I don't pull this off, if I don't do what I'm supposed to do on April 27th... there's no more boxing which is all I've done since I was 14-years-old."
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
These 'beefy' Hanes T-shirts are down to $14 for 2, but they feel more expensive
You can never have enough white T-shirts. It's the wardrobe staple that never goes out of style — you can wear it in every season and it looks good on everybody. Last month, I nabbed my boyfriend a pack of these Hanes Beefy T-Shirts, and we were both pleasantly surprised by their quality. They're thick but breathable and feel so much more expensive than they are, which is an eye-opening $14 for a pack of two at Amazon. You're looking at just $7 a pop for a wardrobe staple that'll repay your investment with years of wear. And you just know that once those temps get to climbing, you'll want a breathable white tee at the ready. Though it's the essence of simplicity, a white tee that features the perfect balance of comfort and style is not the easiest thing to find. Not to mention that you want it to be durable (because anything white is a magnet for spills and stains, amirite?). Hanes Beefy T-shirts are made with a heavyweight cotton, so they're soft but have a little bit of structure to them. And they hold that shape, even after several (hot water) washes. Wear one during your workout, layer one under a sweater or rock one with a pair of jeans or trousers. Its classic crewneck is universally flattering and casually cool. These Beefys can be had in sizes from XS to 6XL and even come in tall sizes. Not down with plan ol' white? They also come in black, gray, red, navy, blue and green. Get this — more than 42,000 shoppers have give these tees a five-out-of-five-star rating. "I got these on sale and the quality doesn't make sense for the price — these shirts are so comfortable, 10/10 will buy again," said one perplexed shopper. Said another gobsmacked reviewer: "Honestly, I thought these shirts were going to be the usual thin tees that would have neck crinkle after the first wash. Boy, was I mistaken! These tees are heavy-duty, well-made, with thick, breathable cotton." "If you're looking for a solid, comfy T-shirt, this is it," opined this sly slacker. "It fits true to size, so no weird surprises there. Perfect for lounging around the house, running errands, or pretending you have your life together." "I've been wearing these Hanes Beefy-T shirts for over a decade, and they're still my favorite," this longtime fan said. "The heavyweight cotton feels durable, but super comfortable, and they don't shrink much at all in the wash. It's rare to find shirts that stay this consistent in quality over the years." Every rose has its thorn, and for some shoppers, that would be the Beefy's sizing. "For some reason, they're slightly larger and roomier than the Hanes Tagless T-shirts of the same size," this customer observed. Au contraire, retorted this reviewer: "Shirts seem to be of decent quality but the size was slightly smaller than expected." If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
