Middleweight Matthew Macklin hopes for New York glory

Macklin hopeful for world title belt

Though boxing dominates his life, for the next few weeks at least another sport will rival it for his attention -- hurling. 

A former underage hurler for Tipperary, Macklin intends to be in Croke Park on September 4 to see his county men try and win back-to-back All-Ireland titles against Kilkenny.

For now, Macklin hopes that boxing fans and the Irish community in New York will give him a good welcome later in the year.

"I hope the Irish fans come out like they supported John Duddy and all the other fighters over the years," he said.

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Nster.com