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It’s domestic bliss down as pro boxing visits South Circular Road tonight.

JB Promotions bring an all-Irish heavy Judgement Day to the National Stadium.

The super bantamweight division delivers again, with Paul Loonam and Ruadhan Farrell challenging for the vacant Irish title in a mouthwatering headliner.

Edward Donovan versus Peter Carr is as juicy as it gets, while there is just the perfect amount of needle between Bayo Alabi and Connor Kerr to have fans extremely excited about their meeting.

Kevin Cronin keeps busy as he looks to close in on a European title fight and a Kerry homecoming. Kian Hedderman sees action for the fourth time since turning over and Sean Tyndall continues his development. Darragh Brady debuts, while Hijjah McMahon is promising a masterclass in violence as he fights for the first time since becoming BUI Celtic Champion.

John Boyd will make an emotional return, while Scotland’s Marcus Sutherland makes his Irish debut.

Karl Sheridan is one of the fights on the ‘Main Card’

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Edward Donovan – Peter Carr

It was tense, tenacious, terrifically entertaining and it went the way of Edward Donovan.

Peter Carr did what Peter Carr does and brought aggression galore to proceedings, but the Limerick side had more by way of skill and schooling over six rounds.

To ensure his hand was raised, the Dominator had to show his own level of grit and fighting spirit, particularly with the Dub looking make it a fight down the stretch.

It was a much-needed win for the younger brother of Paddy Donovan, who had lost his last two domestic encounters.

Although it’s another reverse in which Carr’s stock rose.

Promoter Jay Byrne had suggested the winner could rematch Paul Ryan at European level next year before the fight. In fight week, Donovan said he wanted the repeat, so that could be the next move.

Paul Loonam – Ruadhan Farrell

Paul Loonam produced a sensational finish to win a sensational Irish title fight as the domestic delivered once again.

After five and a half back-and-forth, high-octane rounds with Ruadhan Farrell, the JB Promotions man dipped and ripped to the body.

The solar plexus shot prompted the Belfast man to consult the canvas, and such was the pain that he couldn’t rise to his feet. ‘El Nino’ was counted out and Loonam became the fifth ever Irish super bantamweight champion.

It was a huge shot that brought about a huge moment. The stoppage sees the Offaly native become super bantamweight champion in a ring he won numerous amateur titles. The fact that Saturday was his late father’s birthday also made 25-year-old father of two taking the green strap and bringing his career to the next level all the more special.

Promoter Jay Byrne had expressed a desire to secure Loonam a European title fight early next year if he conquered Ireland. That may now be the goal. Francesco De Rosa and Ionut Baluta will fight for the vacant 126lb strap in October.

Edward Donovan – Peter Carr

It was tense, tenacious, terrifically entertaining and it went the way of Edward Donovan.

Peter Carr did what Peter Carr does and brought aggression galore to proceedings, but the Limerick side had more by way of skill and schooling over six rounds.

To ensure his hand was raised, the Dominator had to show his own level of grit and fighting spirit, particularly with the Dub looking make it a fight down the stretch.

It was a much-needed win for the younger brother of Paddy Donovan, who had lost his last two domestic encounters.

Although it’s another reverse in which Carr’s stock rose.

Promoter Jay Byrne had suggested the winner could rematch Paul Ryan at European level next year before the fight. In fight week, Donovan said he wanted the repeat, so that could be the next move.

Bayo Alabi announced himself on the scene with a first all-Irish victory in the National Stadium tonight.

The Jobstown native mentioned the fact he felt underrated in the build-up to his clash with Connor Kerr. He will certainly be rated now after winning a tight and tense bad-blood bout that had extra spotlight on it courtesy of a fractious build up on the Judgement Day card.

Kerr was always in the fight, was persistent with pressure and had his moments.

However, the bigger moments went the way of the Unit 3 fighter, who flirted with a stoppage in the sixth, a round he was docked a point.

Alabi also displayed cleaner work; the BUI Celtic Champions’ uppercut selection was practically impressive and effective and helped him secure 79-73 win.

Hijjah McMahon – Christian Lopez Flores

A mean and menacing Hijjah McMahon was denied a first stoppage win by a solid and stubborn Christian Lopez Flores.

The BUI Celtic champion brought controlled aggression to his first fight since winning the title and beat up the Mexican over six rounds.

However, Flores almost enjoyed the punishment and was happy to prolong it to the final bell.

He stayed strong through some brilliant body work and ate uppercuts that would stretch the neck of most, giving the Belfast man six rounds as a result.

He did manage to impress across those six and is a name many are excited to see in domestic action.

The fact he hold the BUI Celtic title suggests all Irish’s bouts could be just around the corner.

Karl Sheridan – Jorge Luis Huerta Balleza

Karl Sheridan proved revenge is a dish best served cold on the Judgement Day card tonight.

The young Dubliner made the decision to rematch the Mexican who defeated him in his second pro fight on the latest JB Promotions card – and got the reward his bravery deserved.

To put the reverse behind him, the Jay Byrne-mentored boxer suppressed all emotion, boxed to plan and remained cold.

Sheridan used his skills, boxed at range, stayed patient and ignored all Balleza’s taunts and attempts to draw him into a fight.

The Crumlin BC graduate can start looking forward to exciting new challenges rather than looking back toward the Mexican with a tinge of sadness.

John Boyd showed a different side of himself as he made a victorious return to the ring.

The Belfast stylist ended an over-year layoff with a win over Jack Swallow.

The usually languid and relaxed talent showed more spite than usual, causing the always tough Swallow problems he doesn’t often experience.

Boyd kept his skills and panache but added spite and power to catch the away fighter with clean and venomous shots en route to a shutout win.

The Dee Walsh trained fighter’s name will now be back in the title discussions and all Irish fights won’t be too far away.

Kevin Cronin – Bahadur Karami

Kevin Cronin moved a step closer to his desired European title shot with a good win.

Panto villain extraordinaire Bahadur Karami played his part in an entertaining six-round bout, giving the Kerry man a workout and ensuring an entertaining Main Card opener for the crowd.

Still a more polished and controlled Kerry man won every round.

He now hopes to secure a European title shot. The light heavyweight title is currently held by Luca d’Ortenzi, who has to defend against Craig Richards.

Jose Luis Navarro and Damian Biacho will fight for the super middleweight version of the blue strap next Saturday.

Sean Tyndall – Jorge Balmaceda

It was more a case of strutting than stepping up the ladder for Sean Tyndall tonight.

Bray’s latest talented boxer looked to test himself by agreeing to fight Peruvian Jorge Balmaceda on the Judgement Day card.

It was an examination the 21-year-old passed with flying colours and with more than a bit of style.

Balmaceda came to the ring with eight rings and a history of asking prospects questions, but while he was game, he was no match for a well-schooled Tyndall.

The Wicklow man boasted unique flow, brilliant hand speed, accuracy, and switch-hit in a manner a ringside Michael Conlan would have been proud of enroute to a shutout 40-36 win.

Kian Hedderman – Marcos Nicolas Karalitzky

Kian Hedderman was taken the distance for the first time since turning over in the National Stadium tonight.

The Limerick man dominated the always tough Nicolas Karalitzky over four to move to 4-0.

‘Mean’ Kian would have loved to maintain his 100 percent record but his sizable were happy to celebrate any form of win and made serious noise regardless.

The fighter, who showed flashes of the quality that prompt the likes of Andy Lee and Jay Quigley, will no doubt benefit from four high-paced rounds.

He also comes out with no cuts, suggesting he will be ok for his bout scheduled for Donegal next month.

Darragh Brady – Dale Arrowsmith

Not quite a baptism of fire for Darragh Brady, but the debutant had to earn his maiden win.

The Dubliner, who had former Irish champion Anthony Fitzgerald in his corner, found himself against a game version of Dale Arrowsmith.

The respected Road Warrior can at times play a Bear Grills-style survival specialist and box with a safety-first approach.

However, the well-travelled Brit opened up against the new-to-the-scene pro, asked questions and took a round.

Ultimately, Brady took a 39-36 win and learned a lot more than he would have expected first time out.