Fagan to get golden opportunity…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Well, former elementary school teacher Oisin Fagan will finally get his shot to make something special happen.
At 34, Fagan really couldn’t have waited much longer. The Oklahoma City light welterweight will take on Amir Khan in London on Dec. 6.
Khan won the silver medal for Great Britain in the 2004 Olympics and was quickly on his way to superstardom. However, he is coming a shocking first-round KO loss in his last bout.
So, obviously, Fagan is just set up to be the opponent for this fight. But, hey, at least he’s getting this shot. It’s not out of the realm for him to make something happen. He’s been fighting around 140 pounds for a long time.
And of course, you never know how someone is going to react after being knocked out cold in their previous fight. That mindgame is something Fagan is looking to capitalize on.
“The experts will no doubt, have me as the underdog but I’m honestly happy with that label. The ‘underdog role’ suits me, as we-Irish, have been the underdogs in society for hundreds of years which is something I am always hugely aware of when I enter the ring to fight. I want my people to be proud of my performance and I want to fight my heart out for Ireland. Amir should never underestimate the passion and desire those feelings drum up inside me, or it could be to his demise. I understand that he’s the favourite going into this fight and he’s deserved that hype because of his great amateur pedigree, but I promise to fight harder than ever before and whether I win or lose, Amir will know he was in a fight with an Irish warrior by the end of it.”
So add that on the docket of what was already an eventful fall for the fight game. Lawton’s Grady Brewer takes on fellow Contender Cornelius Bundrage on Nov. 13. Noah Zuhdi and George Colbert will lock horns for the vacant Oklahoma lightweight title at Remington Park. And now, Fagan is getting back into the action. Fun way to close out the calendar year.
I’m stoked up for what should be a great fight on Showtime tomorrow night with Vic Darchinyan and Cristjian Mijares. Vic has great power and even more arrogance. I like Mijares in a tight split decision in an excellent battle.
Also of some interest…
The remaining fights for UFC 91 were announced. Some intrigue in each of them. Kenny Florian, fresh off his win vs. Roger Huerta, will be back. Amir Sadollah, the reiging TUF champion, will be in action as well. Nothing can top Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Couture and Nov. 15 can’t get here fast enough. Here’s the list of the other fights:
JOE STEVENSON VS. KENNY FLORIAN
NICK CATONE VS. AMIR SADOLLAH
JOSH HENDRICKS VS. GABRIEL GONZAGA
DEMIAN MAIA VS. NATE QUARRY
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