Star Boxing’s “Rockin’ Fights” 44 is just under 6 days away at The Paramount! An 8 round welterweight featured bout gets a second chance on May 13, as former Irish prospect of the year Ryan O’Rourke (Dublin, Ireland, 9-0 2KO’s) will step up against southpaw Dashuan Johns (Brooklyn, NY, 4-2 3KO’S).
The previously scheduled O’Rourke-Johns bout was set to take place in March, but O’Rourke came down with the flu and the fight had to be postponed. Now, getting right back to the action, O’Rourke and Johns have a new date.
O’Rourke, who will celebrate his 24th birthday during fight week, is a gifted boxer who continues to grow into his strength. This was evidenced in his last bout in November, when he devoured Andreas Maier by first round TKO. Johns is an accomplished boxer and was a standout US based amateur who will try to match O’Rourke’s ability and push him to his limits.
Johns’ last two victories came by way of TKO, and while he is not willing to make any bold predictions, he believes in his abilities.
“I’m more ready than I was before,” said Johns. “I know this is a step-up fight for him, so he has to bring his best because that’s what I’m bringing. The legacy continues. The headline is ‘unfinished business.’”
O’Rourke, who will be fighting stateside for the third time in his young career courtesy of Star Boxing, is ready for the opportunity.
“I am excited to be back in the United States to continue showing my abilities. Thank you to Joe DeGuardia for the opportunity, and be sure to tune in on May 13.”