Irish boxer Dennis Hogan is Ireland's newest world champion after defeating Sam Eggington for the IBO super-welterweight championship in Australia on Saturday afternoon.
In a back and forth fight, Hogan just about did enough to come out on the right side of the judge's decision. After a cagey opening few stanzas, 'Hurricane' Hogan started to get to grips with his English opponent around the midway point of the fight. By the 10th round, it was clear that the 37-year-old was in control and Eggington had to force the issue.
And that's exactly what Eggington did over the final two rounds. The 28-year-old emptied the tank and tried with all his heart to put Hogan away. But the veteran Irishman was too smart, too savvy and stayed out of danger to pick up a richly deserved victory.
