24 min
Wayne McCullough vs Yaseui Yakushiji Fights That Defined Me
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Arguably one of the biggest and most important away wins in the history of Irish boxing; Wayne McCullough’s victory over Yakushji in Japan helped The Pocket Rocket cement his legacy in the sport.
He had only been a professional boxer for two and a half years, but Wayne McCullough had already positioned himself as challenger for the WBC bantamweight title. In search of his dream, he would travel to Nagoya, Japan the hometown of the champion, Yaeui Yakushiji.
Yakushiji was the number one bantamweight in the division and was making the fifth defense of his title against McCullough who, even though boasted a record of 16-0 with 13 knock outs, many thought wasn’t ready for the step up – he was favoured so little that no print based media travelled from Ireland to cover the fight.
Featuring an interview with Wayne McCullough and Irish News journalist, Neil Loughran.
Arguably one of the biggest and most important away wins in the history of Irish boxing; Wayne McCullough’s victory over Yakushji in Japan helped The Pocket Rocket cement his legacy in the sport.
He had only been a professional boxer for two and a half years, but Wayne McCullough had already positioned himself as challenger for the WBC bantamweight title. In search of his dream, he would travel to Nagoya, Japan the hometown of the champion, Yaeui Yakushiji.
Yakushiji was the number one bantamweight in the division and was making the fifth defense of his title against McCullough who, even though boasted a record of 16-0 with 13 knock outs, many thought wasn’t ready for the step up – he was favoured so little that no print based media travelled from Ireland to cover the fight.
Featuring an interview with Wayne McCullough and Irish News journalist, Neil Loughran.
24 min