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Pocket Rocket Calls Out Bernard Dunne

Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 5:30 PM
Updated Thursday, July 23, 2009, 5:28 PM

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Wayne McCullough
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OPEN LETTER TO BERNARD DUNNE

Bernard,

Congratulations on your great win at the weekend – you deserve it.  You’ve worked hard to get where you are today.  Being able to come back from the 5th round to pull out the win, while being so far behind on the cards, is an accomplishment in itself.

Doesn’t it feel good to be a World Champion?  I’m really delighted for you.  And being able to fight for the belt in front of your hometown fans is fantastic too.

But let’s get down to business!

When I sat down with you in Dublin in January – while I was there for the UFC fights – I mentioned that we should fight whether you won or lost because this is a match up the fans want to see.

Since the weekend I’ve had dozens of emails from our fans saying we need to fight, as it would be the biggest event in Irish history.

So Bernard what do you say?  Let’s get this done.   I don’t have a promoter so the fight can be made easily – if you and your team want it!  I’m an over the hill old man so I’m not going to be much of a threat to you!!!

I know you’ve said in the past that you won’t fight me because I’m your “hero” but Oscar de la Hoya fought Julio Cesar Chavez who was his hero.  So that shouldn’t be an excuse.

Not since 1962 when Johnny Caldwell and Freddie Gilroy fought, have 2 guys from the same country fighting in the same weight class at the same time been able to meet at this level.

We don’t have to fight for your belt but that would be a bonus.  You’re a world champion and no one can ever take that away from you, so what do you have to lose?  Anyway when I beat you, the belt is going to stay with an Irishman!!!

I have cemented my legacy in boxing and fought the best along the way.  Right now, you are the champion and I’m sure you too will want to prove that you are the best.  To be the best, you have to beat the best.  So fight me!

I believe in my confidence, chin, talent and heart that I have what it takes to defeat you.  Can you say the same thing?

Enjoy your success, Bernard.  I’m proud of you!!

Your friend,

Wayne McCullough

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