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Cronin seals fourth pro win with victory over hard-hitting Bulgarian

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Kerry boxer Kevin Cronin. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile.

Kerry light heavyweight boxer Kevin Cronin has maintained his 100% record in the professional ranks following a majority decision victory over the Bulgarian Daniel Borisov in Spain.

Cronin, aka The Kingdom Warrior, was operating at weight class up at cruiserweight, against a cruiserweight, but he made fairly light work of his opponent regardless. After the fight, the Milltown native seemed to talk down his win on Twitter but speaking to the Killarney Advertiser this week he clarified that he was, indeed, content with how he fought.

“I was happy to get the win,” he said. “It was a tough four rounds with [Borisov] and he’s caused a few upsets in the last year. He’s conditioned well so I was very happy with that.

“When I said I wasn’t happy with my performance on social media, it wasn’t because it was a bad performance. Watching it back, it a good performance. There was nothing wrong with it. I just wasn’t happy that I wasn’t able to get out of first gear. I know I can do a lot better.

“I got four really solid rounds, and they were gritty rounds as well, and I got the win. So I can’t complain.”

Cronin is now looking forward to moving up to eight round fights with an event on the cards for Belfast in October.

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Clifford brothers to test their game against golf’s elite

Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Amgen Irish Open. The […]

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Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out in the Celebrity Pro-Am at the Amgen Irish Open.

The Fossa brothers will join stars including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, Séamus Power, and Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald at The K Club next month.
The Pro-Am takes place on Wednesday, September 3, ahead of the main tournament from September 4–7.
Also confirmed for the Pro-Am are Tipperary hurling captain Ronan Maher, rugby star Josh van der Flier and former rugby internationals Johnny Sexton and Tommy Bowe.

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Athletic’s Luke Doolan Signs for Kerry FC

Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic. The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last […]

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Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic.

The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last season and caught the eye with five goals in the Munster Youths Cup.
He also featured for Athletic’s senior team and earned a call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-18 squad, where he impressed in international friendlies.
Doolan will now train with the Kerry FC first team and play with the club’s Under 20 Academy side. His signing is another boost for the club’s commitment to developing local talent.
Speaking after the move, Luke said: “I’m delighted to have this chance with Kerry FC and I’m looking forward to working with the team. I’m grateful to Colin Healy for the opportunity and I’m excited to play in front of the Kerry supporters.”
First-team manager Colin Healy added: “Luke has trained with us for the last number of weeks and has really impressed. He’s shown a great attitude and hunger to learn. He’s a talented young player and this is the next step for him.”
Kerry FC CEO Billy Dennehy said: “Luke’s journey is similar to many young players who previously had no League of Ireland pathway in Kerry. His progress is a credit to Killarney Athletic and his coaches. We look forward to helping him develop further at the club.”

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