Donagh ‘Irish Kid’ Keary produced another top-drawer performance in his third professional fight in East Kilbride, Scotland, on Friday night past.
The Castlewellan fighter stepped into the ring to face 44-fight ex-Mexican champion Erik Lopez at Gladiators Theatre. Lopez, who fought for a WBC world silver title in 2023, proved a very creditable opponent, working Keary hard in all four rounds and catching him at times with a looping left hook.
But the Rathfriland clubman stayed composed throughout and showed great maturity in only his third pro fight. Manager Jamie Conlon had handpicked Lopez, saying he was “very confident” Keary would win but also viewed the bout as “a great learning curve” to prepare the rising star for tougher nights ahead.
Keary will now step up to six-round fights, which will push him further and prepare him to box for belts in 2026 or 2027. Cornermen Bobby Lavery and Ryan Burnett were very pleased with the 20-year-old’s performance and how he handled the step up in opposition.
Things are looking bright for the County Down boxer, with manager Conlon stating he hopes to have him out two more times this year, setting sights on closing out the holiday season with a 5-0 professional record.
Donagh would like to thank all his travelling fans, family, and friends—who he considers important cogs in his life—as well as his sponsors for their continued support in his pro journey.
News on ‘Irish Kid’ Keary’s fourth professional fight will be released soon.
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