Duddy Set for Munoz Hearns on HBO

doubt about it, this guy will be around," offered McLoughlin.

Other big news coming out of Irish Ropes is that, presuming both fighters remain undefeated, Duddy will fight Ronald Hearns (20-0) at the Theater in Madison Square Garden on January 17 in a fight that will be televised on HBO.

"The event will be co-promoted by ourselves and Lou DiBella, and will be for the NABF 154 pound title or a world title eliminator," said McLoughlin.

Duddy is due back in the States this week and will soon head down to trainer Pat Burns in Miami for camp.

In other news, Simon O'Donnell and the Hyland brothers, Patrick and Paul, will fight in a Tom Moran-promoted show at the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia on Saturday.

The 22-year-old O'Donnell will fight Adrian Redmond (4-5-1) in the eight round co-main event. In a late change of opponent, featherweight Patrick (14-0, 7 KOs) will take on Dominican Elvis Martinez (11-26, 5 KOs) in a six rounder, while Columbian Felix Flores (14-9, 11 KOs) will take on super bantamweight Paul (12-0, 4 KOs).

The brothers are trained by their father, Patrick Senior, who has had only good things to say about the fighting family's experience in the city of brotherly love.

"You hear about the great Philly boxers and the gyms and we've had great sparring," said Hyland senior. "You get all sorts of different looks, different boxing styles. It will make the lads better fighters. We've really enjoyed it here."

For tickets and information, call 866-777-5077.

Finally, Irish American welterweight Danny O'Connor started his professional career witha win on September 17 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The southpaw dispatched Jose Guerrido after 1:55 of round two when Guerrido's trainer Aaron Davis threw in the towel.

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