WHIRLWIND INTERNATIONAL WEEK FOR ‘KING’ CALLUM WALSH
Boston, MA (March 22, 2023) Fast-Rising Irish Boxing Star, ‘King’ Callum Walsh, (6-0, 5 KOs), had a whirlwind international week surrounding his most recent dominant performance, a second-round knockout of Wesley Tucker on the Eve of St. Patrick’s Day, March 16 from the Agganis Arena in Boston, MA and broadcast live internationally by UFC FIGHT PASS, the highest rated boxing event on the premium streaming service.
The victory, promoted by Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions, was Walsh’s sixth appearance on UFC FIGHT PASS and Boston’s biggest boxing event in many years.
Said Loeffler, “Callum’s popularity is ascending quickly. The huge attendance in Boston and the record-setting viewership on UFC FIGHT PASS validates his ability to draw immense interest for his fights. He’s clearly bringing UFC fight fans back to boxing.”
“Everywhere we go, whether its UFC events in Las Vegas, Phoenix or London; in addition to his fight nights and media events, Callum is swarmed by fans for photographs. We have very big plans for him not only this year but in the coming years.”
The 22-year-old Walsh’s week in Boston kicked off Monday with a visit to the iconic Fenway Park where he was presented with a personalized jersey by members of the Red Sox front office. While visiting the famed Green Monster in left field, Walsh declared ‘Boston fight fans will see Ireland’s Green Monster on Thursday night’.
Walsh spent Monday evening with his Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach hosting a boxing clinic for the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester in addition to holding a media workout at the famed Peter Welch’s Gym in South Boston.
On Tuesday, Walsh hosted the Fight Week Press Conference at the renowned West Side Johnnie’s Sports Memorabilia Bar attended by a huge contingent of Boston media.
Following the weigh-in on Wednesday, Walsh and UFC President Dana White returned to Peter Welch’s Gym to host a Boxing Punch Machine contest for the hundreds packed into the gym. Known for his knockout power, no one was able to beat Walsh’s high score which earned him a cash bonus of $5,000.
Among the sports celebrities in attendance for Walsh’s first fight in front of the Boston boxing fans were UFC President Dana White, UFC Legend Georges St. Pierre, Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro Defensive End Maxx Crosby, New England Boxing Legend Micky Ward, Two-Time Super Bowl Champion (New England Patriots) Tully Banta-Cain, Two-Time Heavyweight World Title Challenger Gerry Cooney, Former Heavyweight Contender Kevin McBride, Former Welterweight Contender Dicky Eklund and UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra.
On St. Patrick’s Day, Friday March 17, Walsh and Tom Loeffler traveled to London, England for UFC 286 at the sold-out O2 Arena. Walsh was widely recognized by UFC fight fans in a venue he hopes to headline in the future.
Prior to the start of UFC 286 on Saturday, Walsh was a special guest at the UFC 286 Fan Experience where he once again registered the high score on the Boxing Punching Machine.
Walsh is scheduled to return to the ring and UFC FIGHT PASS in June.
Photos: Credit / 360 Promotions
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