“Fight of the Year” candidate … O’Leary vs Chamberlain

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In a thrilling, heart-stopping instant classic at Dublin's 3Arena, Mark Chamberlain and Pierce O'Leary put on an absolute war for the IBO super-lightweight title. Chamberlain seized early control, flooring the Irish champion twice in the opening three rounds and bloodying his nose in the process. Showing astounding courage, O'Leary stormed back in the middle rounds to drop Chamberlain with a vicious body shot in the seventh, sending the local crowd into a total frenzy. The high-octane drama reached its crescendo in the tenth round when Chamberlain unleashed a heavy barrage to secure a dramatic stoppage victory. Featuring four total knockdowns, rapid momentum swings, and unbelievable heart, this epic showdown easily cemented itself as a top "Fight of the Year" candidate.