Kildare native Dennis Hogan has earned a shot at the world title after securing a unanimous decision victory in Australia.
33-year-old Hogan defeated England’s Jimmy Kelly in Brisbane, with the judges scoring the fight 119-109, 117-111 and 117-113 after 12 rounds in the Kilcullen man's favour.
The result makes Hogan the mandatory challenger for the World WBO Light Middleweight title, and sets him up for a shot at the belt against either Sadam Ali or Liam Smith.
Kildare Now reports that Hogan could be in line for that world title fight later this year.
Go on @dennis_h_hogan Fighting for a World title now 💪 Some story!!!
— Killian Whelan (@Killian_Whelan) April 7, 2018
Well done @dennis_h_hogan yup 💪🏻💪🏻☘☘
— Eric Lilywhite Lightning Donovan (@eric_donovan60) April 7, 2018
