In a dramatic turn of events, Darragh ‘Super’ Foley has thrown his hat into the ring, offering to replace Paddy Donovan and face Liam Paro on just two weeks’ notice. The Dublin-born, Sydney-based boxer has made his availability known to No Limit Boxing, aiming to salvage the highly anticipated bout scheduled for January 16 in Brisbane.
The original fight between Paro and Donovan was set to be a world title eliminator at super lightweight. However, Donovan was pulled out by his trainer, Andy Lee, due to illness that kept him out of most of his training camp. This unexpected twist has opened the door for Foley, who is no stranger to stepping in at the last minute and stealing the show.
Foley, known for his entertaining fights and strong fan base, has a history of making waves both during fight week and on fight night. He has previously called out Paro, mentioning the Australian when he first signed with Matchroom. Foley argues that as an entertaining and well-supported name, he is perfectly placed to help Matchroom make a significant impact in the Australian boxing scene.
‘It’s a natural fight,’ Foley stated in 2022, ‘I’m the consensus number one at 140 in the country and he is probably number two. It’s him or that other shitebag, Stevie ‘Mr Nice Guy’ Spark, who sold his spare rib to Tim Tszyu for 120,000 Australian dollars.’
Foley’s confidence is not without merit. He has a history with Paro’s management team, having knocked out their prospect Miles Zalewski in one round back in 2015. Speaking about a potential fight with Paro, Foley said, ‘He has done well thus far. I can’t knock him, his management team have done a tremendous job picking his fights. However, his management team knows me only too well as the last time they flew me up to Queensland to face their undefeated prospect, he was rendered unconscious within a round, always a pleasure, so they are extremely wary of me and very rightly so. He ain’t ready for this!’
Foley’s offer comes at a crucial time for No Limit Boxing and Matchroom. With the original fight falling through, Foley’s willingness to step in could save the event and provide fans with an exciting matchup. Foley’s dramatic announcement on Instagram, where he showed himself on weight and ready to go, has only added to the anticipation.
As the boxing world waits for an official response from No Limit Boxing and Paro’s camp, one thing is certain: Darragh ‘Super’ Foley has once again proven himself to be a boxer who thrives in the spotlight and is always ready to step up to the challenge. Whether or not the fight materializes, Foley’s bold move has certainly shaken up the boxing scene and given fans something to talk about.
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