Stevie McKenna’s manager Mike Borao indicated that the fighter is primarily concentrated on securing a matchup against fellow Irish boxer Callum Walsh following a recent knockout performance. The fight took place on a card in Dublin where McKenna defeated Owen O’Neill spectacularly, generating significant social media attention.
Borao stated that McKenna has expressed strong interest in facing Walsh in a major stadium setting, with either Ireland or New York mentioned as potential venues. According to Borao, the fighter is singularly focused on this bout at present. The manager noted that audience reaction following McKenna’s victory demonstrated clear appetite for such a contest to take place.
Beyond the Walsh matchup, Borao mentioned that McKenna has expressed openness to stepping up in competition against WBA world champion Erislandy Lara in the future. However, decisions regarding McKenna’s next opponent will be made in consultation with Zuffa, the organization promoting the fighters. Borao emphasized the strength of the working relationship with Zuffa and Sky Sports, citing the rapid path that McKenna’s brother Aaron took to winning an IBF middleweight title on the same card.
McKenna has recorded first-round knockout wins over O’Neill and Casey James Streeter in June, following a points loss to Lee Cutler in December 2024. Borao, who has previously secured major title opportunities for other fighters under his management, expressed confidence that a significant fight would follow for McKenna. He characterized McKenna as “must-see TV” and suggested his best performances remain ahead of him.
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