Kendrick Lamar once drove hours to watch Monaghan’s Aaron McKenna
The rap god saw the potential. Aaron McKenna moved to 6-0 as a professional when the Monaghan prospect stopped an opponent for the fourth time back in 2018. McKenna was tasked with taking on Abel Reyes, who was 4-1 going into the bout, at Fantasy Springs Casino in California. And while the Irishman was likely looking to […]
11 months ago
Kendrick Lamar watches on as Monaghan’s Aaron McKenna keeps the hype train rolling
That’s 6-0 for the Irish teenager
7 years ago
Fearless Aaron McKenna fights on for over a minute after losing mouth-guard
“This is one tough Irish kid.” Aaron McKenna stormed to his fifth straight win in professional boxing after securing a unanimous points victory over Rolando Mendivil in Hollywood last night. The 19-year-old from Monaghan controlled the tempo through-out and landed right hands at will. His only frustration was not being able to secure a knock-out […]
8 years ago
Monaghan teenager Aaron McKenna goes 5-0 after another impressive victory
The 19-year-old improved his unbeaten record with a dominant display. By the time of his 21st birthday, Aaron McKenna told us, he wants to be the 147 lb champion of the world. On Saturday night, the Monaghan teenager took another step towards that goal with an impressive, comfortable win that takes his professional record to […]
8 years ago
From a small Monaghan village with two pubs and a shop to fighting for Oscar De La Hoya
Fans will be able to watch Aaron McKenna’s next fight live for free on Facebook
8 years ago
Watch: 18-year-old Irish boxer earns another win with devastating one-punch knockout
18-year-old Monaghan boxer Aaron McKenna (3-0, 2 KO) earned his second win in the last three weeks after a devastating one-punch knockout of Keasen Freeman (4-2, 2 KO) at Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California. McKenna dropped Freeman with a powerful right hand in the opening minute that sent the American crashing to the canvas. Freeman […]
8 years ago