Boxer Aaron McKenna crowned middleweight world champion in Dublin

The Monaghan man outclassed Etinosa Oliha to become Ireland’s fourth-ever world champion in the division.

Clones middleweight secures unanimous decision over Italy’s Etinosa Oliha after first professional fight in Ireland

Aaron McKenna produces a dominant performance against Etinosa Oliha to claim the IBF world middleweight title in his first professional fight on Irish soil.

McKenna and Walsh sent the fans home happy in Dublin Aug 8, 2026 at 6:40 pm ET • 2 min read Zuffa Boxing Aaron McKenna is the IBF middleweight champion of the world. McKenna outclassed Etinosa Oliha over 12 rounds in the Zuffa Boxing 10 main event in Dublin, earning a wide decision and capturing the vacant championship

27-year-old Monaghan fighter deservedly wins title by unanimous decision at raucous 3Arena

Aaron McKenna takes on Etinosa Oliha of Italy for the vacant IBF IBF World Middleweight title at the Point Depot. The undercard includes Irish stars Joe Ward and Callum Walsh.