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| Credit: Mike O'Hara Dragon Fire Boxing |
Press Release: July 3, 2026 By Dragon Fire Boxing - Fresh off capturing the ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Championship, Owen Corrigan has signed a new multi-year managerial agreement with DragonFire Promotions.
Having fought under the DragonFire banner since making his professional debut, the new deal represents a natural progression for Corrigan, who believes the promotion can help guide him towards bigger opportunities in the years ahead.
"I was delighted to be offered the deal,” Corrigan said. “With a managerial company like Dragon Fire, it just gives me a lot of hope for the future.”
A key figure throughout Corrigan's career has been Dragon Fire Promotions boss and experienced promoter Tony Tolj.
Tolj has managed some of the country's best boxers such as Jason and Andrew Moloney, the latter claiming the IBF Super Flyweight Championship last month. The pair have developed a strong relationship both inside and outside the sport since The Irishman’s arrival.
"Since before my first fight, me and Tony have always had a good relationship," Corrigan said.
"We seemed to click straight away. I worked hard to sell tickets for my debut and Tony did everything he could to help push me."Now we've got a good relationship where I can go to him whenever I need advice, I'm very fortunate to have that."
In his last fight, Corrigan captured the ANBF Light Heavyweight Championship in a dominant fourth-round TKO victory over Micah Rivetti in their second meeting. The rematch carried added pressure after their first fight went the distance, but Corrigan delivered his most complete performance to date, stopping Rivetti in emphatic fashion.
Although he had respect for his opponent, Corrigan entered the contest with complete confidence in his preparation and knew he was ready to make a statement. The victory was particularly satisfying given the criticism that surfaced after the first encounter.
"It felt very relieving," Corrigan admitted. "When I was first offered the rematch, I was a little unsure because I'd gained a lot of respect for Micah after the first fight." "I knew where my mindset was at. No matter who I fought next, I felt like I was going to put on a demolition job," he said.
"People were talking online, to come through a hard training camp and then perform like that felt so satisfying."
The Rivetti rematch was also significant as it marked the first time Corrigan had legendary trainer Angelo Hyder in his corner.While improvements in his technique had already made an impact, Corrigan believes the biggest difference came from a change in mentality.
"I think the biggest [change I noticed in the Rivetti fight] was my mindset," Corrigan revealed. "The intensity throughout the whole fight was different."Normally, I'm trying to preserve my energy and pace myself. This time, I just wanted to go. “Between rounds I couldn't wait for the bell to ring so I could get back out there."
Training under Hyder has exposed Corrigan to a world-class environment, something he believes translated directly into his performance on fight night."When you're training with Angelo, you're around world champions and world-class fighters, you must be switched on all the time" Corrigan said.
"When we spar it's not just a training session, it’s trying to prove a point and that intensity carries over." "As soon as it finished and the intensity dropped, I remember thinking 'Yeah, that was different. That was better.'"
Now holding the ANBF Light Heavyweight Championship and with his future secured under the Dragon Fire banner, Corrigan appears to be entering an exciting stage of his career.
If his dominant performance against Rivetti is any indication, the newly crowned champion may only just be scratching the surface of his potential.
Material Courtesy of: Dragon Fire Boxing /Photo Courtesy of: Mike O'Hara Dragon Fire Boxing Used with permission.
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