“A Belt Is What I've Wanted My Whole Life” Josh Byrne Fired Up For His First Title Fight
Press Release: March 1, 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing - On March 14, Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions hits the Metro City nightclub for the first time this year for Thunderdome 49. Credit: Mike O'Hara In the main event, Undefeated prospect Jude Grant takes on his first international opponent when he fights Shi Hong Jun of China. Before the headliner, Jude’s training partner Josh Byrne has his first shot at a state championship against Habib Kheirkhah. When asked what it felt like to get the call for the title shot, Byrne stated that he was excited to complete one of his boxing goals so quickly. “When I got the call about fighting for the state title I was stoked” Byrne said. “It's what I've wanted all the way since amateurs, I've never actually won a belt. “I've always got a medal or a trophy, but a belt is what I've wanted my whole life and I'm going to make it happen.” In his last fight Byrne fought Bima Prokosar, in what was an action-packed...