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Press Release: May 29, 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing - This Friday, Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions hits the Metro City Night Club for Thunderdome 50.
One of the features is, Irish standout Owen “Bomber” Corrigan looks to keep his undefeated record intact when he fights Alex Muster in his third professional fight.
Back in March, Corrigan defeated China’s Liang Wang in a lopsided unanimous decision. Although the scorecards made the fight look one sided, Wang did make a great account of himself with his durability.
Corrigan revealed that he reflects on that fight as a “welcome package” for the professional ranks.
“Yeah, it wasn't my ideal performance, I trained harder than what I showed.” Corrigan said. “In terms of professional boxing, I think every good pro will always have that one fight that is like a welcome package. Here we go, here's the pros.
“I think for me, [Liang] Wang was my welcome package. I was telling everyone during the build-up to the fight how good he was and that he had only lost once. I think ultimately the work I've done over the years carried me over the line.”
In his post-fight interview Corrigan dedicated the victory to two of his family members that had attended the event.
The first, his mother who was seeing him fight for the first time. The other being his sister Rebecca.
When reflecting, Corrigan stated that the moment he had in the ring with his family after the fight was one, he will never forget.
“I never even dreamt of anything like that ever happening.” Corrigan said. “My mother has never seen me fight, even when I was boxing back in Ireland, she never felt comfortable coming to watch my fights so she tried to surprise me over here.
“My sister is a huge motivation for me, the obstacles my sister was born with and has had to fight her whole life and what she's had to do is unbelievable. My mother fought for years to get my sister the care she needed. That's where I got my fight from, from my family.
Not only does Corrigan have a strong following from family, he also has an ever-growing fanbase.
“Since moving over to Australia, every time I step into the ring, I've got such a following of Irish people. I feel like boxing means so much to them.
“When I step into the ring and I hear the roar of the crowd, I feel that energy and it drives me the extra 10 yards because it's not just me fighting, it's an army fighting.”
Riding an undefeated record, Corrigan has received recognition in his hometown. However, since his pro debut late last year, the Irishman has slowly been building up a following in Western Australia.
With his fan friendly style and punching power, Corrigan has been embraced with open arms by the WA boxing fans.
When asked about his growing fanbase, The Irishman said he was very flattered about his fans.
“It's surreal really, I didn't expect this to go that way at all” Corrigan stated.
“At the end of the day, I'm just another guy who's got a dream. I just happened to be from Ireland and I'm very proud of that fact but never expected to get the following that I have now.
“I'm unbelievably grateful, the support I get from back home is surreal. I think what's important for me now though is to realise that I'm in Australia, so the support in Ireland is great, but I need to start making a name for myself in Australia.
“The next step is to not take part but take over in Australia.”
Standing in his way this Friday is Alex Muster, a gritty opponent who will stop at nothing to spoil the party for the Irishman.
When asked about his upcoming opponent, Corrigan said that he expects an aggressive approach.
“I'm expecting Alex Muster to run across the ring, all guns blazing, throwing bombs” Corrigan said.
“This is his first fight at light heavyweight, he's coming down from Cruiserweight. I've gone through his record. He's never made it to the second round, whether he's knocked someone out or he's been knocked out himself.
“He's going to be fit and it's a big weight difference he's coming down to, I'm expecting four tough rounds that being said, I'm ready.
“In the lead up I've had good sparring sessions and I know Alex Muster is going to feel a lot of power coming from me.”
With his fun fighting style and the backing of his family and fans, Ireland’s bomber looks set to steal the show this Friday night.
Material Courtesy of Dragon Fire Boxing/ Photo Courtesy of Mike O’Hara Dragon Fire Boxing Used with permission.
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