Callum Walsh is set to compete against Tyler Denny on the undercard of Aaron McKenna’s IBF world middleweight title contest with Etinosa Oliha this Saturday at Dublin’s 3Arena. The event features six middleweight bouts on the card.
Stephen McKenna (16-1, 15 KOs) has been mentioned as a potential opponent for Walsh, who remains unbeaten with a 16-0 record and 11 knockouts. However, Walsh expressed reluctance about fighting the older McKenna brother without championship stakes involved. The unbeaten 25-year-old contended that all-Irish matchups should only occur when a world title is on the line, arguing that such fights would otherwise risk damaging the momentum currently surrounding Irish middleweights.
Walsh indicated that competing against Aaron McKenna for the world title makes considerably more sense if the younger McKenna brother successfully defends or wins the IBF belt. He noted that Stephen McKenna was previously defeated via majority decision to Lee Cutler in 2024 and suggested that securing a rematch against that opponent would be a more logical career move. Walsh also mentioned receiving interest from other fighters he considers more prominent than Stephen McKenna.
The Dublin fighter emphasized that fighting within the professional ranks requires strategic consideration, particularly when multiple Irish boxers compete at the same weight class. Walsh expressed confidence that Aaron McKenna will capture the world championship at this Saturday’s event and stated his willingness to face him should that outcome materialize.
Walsh previously competed in Dublin in 2024, defeating Przemyslaw Runowski by knockout in the second round. The fighter indicated he will accept whatever matchmaking opportunities are presented to him going forward.
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