Donegal’s Jason Quigley enhanced his growing reputation with a unanimous points victory over Mexico’s James De La Rosa on Saturday night.
It was only the second time the 24-year-old, who was fighting on the Canelo Alvarez v Amir Khan undercard, had been taken the distance in his 11 bouts since turning professional in 2014.
That there is yet to be a mark in Quigley’s less column suggests that there is a bright future.
This was a more cagey bout than many of Quigley’s previous fights, but the Donegal man showed a different range of skills, boxing clever to ensure that the victory was never really in doubt.
All three judges scored it 100-90 in Quigley’s favour and Irish fans at home and abroad, as well as renowned boxing commentators, were equally impressed.
Well done to Donegal Jason Quigley on winning tonight.. super preformance looks a real talent.. has khan got a chance next?? #HopeHesTKO'D
— Mark carson (@carssy5) May 8, 2016
Good win for middleweight prospect Jason Quigley, who pitched a shutout over 10 rounds in a step-up fight vs. James De La Rosa. #CaneloKhan
— Brian Campbell (@BCampbell) May 8, 2016
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Jason Quigley will win a world title by the end of 2018
— Nick Byrne (@ByrnesOnFire) May 7, 2016
Strong performance by @jay_quigley! Congratulations on your unanimous decision win! 11-0 #TeamQuigley 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/GcXvMJrT7k
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) May 8, 2016
