MONAGHAN NATIVE Christina McMahon is Ireland’s latest world boxing champ.
The pro fighter claimed the Interim WBC World female bantamweight title with a win in Zambia over Zambia’s Catherine Phiri.
The Monaghan native defeated Zambia’s Catherine Phiri in Lusaka to extend her professional record to 7-0 and claim that coveted golden strap. She out-boxed her opponent to earn a close-fought decision victory.
Irish boxer Christina McMahon has become Ireland’s latest world champion by winning the interim WBC Gold bantamweight title.
Twitter was awash with praise for the Irish pugilist on her outstanding achievement.
Features PICTURE- CHANDA MWENYA
Christina McMahon is Ireland’s newest world boxing champion
IRISH Christina McMahon in punch for punch with Zambian Catherine Phiri during the Female WBC Gold bout at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka on Saturday. PICTURE- CHANDA MWENYA
CATHERINE Phiri is about to face off Christina McMahon live on ZNBC TV1 as they fight for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Gold bantamweight interim belt at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.
Why not
The truth is Catherine lost with dignity. Christina is a great boxer.