Ryan O'Rourke - Star is Rising
Kevin Byrne caught up with Ryan O'Rourke before his fight against Alex Vargas on April 17th was announced.
O’Rourke is not easily dissuaded. At 26 years old and 13-0, with a promotional deal in the US with Star Boxing, the Dubliner’s trajectory looks envious from the outside. But behind the record lies the exhausting reality of the professional game.
In 2025 alone, Ryan saw four fights collapse. Inactivity? Check. Last-minute cancellations? Check. Opponents vanishing after the money and miles have already been spent? Check. Most people would have packed it in for a more reliable weekly wage…
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