Aaron McKenna shines to become world champion on homecoming

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Aug 9, 20260:04:00News & Politics

In Boxing, Aaron McKenna has become the new middleweight champion of the world. The County Monaghan fighter said his dream is now a reality after he defeated Etinosa Oliha of Italy by unanimous decision of the judges at...

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