‘That Loss Was Only a Hiccup’ – Sheridan Promises Fireworks Inside and Outside the Ring on July 10

Few young professionals have embraced activity quite like Karl Sheridan.

The 23-year-old Crumlin lightweight has wasted little time gaining valuable experience since making the move into the professional ranks, boxing three times in as many months. Now holding a record of 1-1 (0 KOs), Sheridan returns to action in Leopardstown, Dublin, on July 10 determined to get back to winning ways and continue laying the foundations for what he believes can be a successful professional career.

Sheridan enters the paid ranks with an impressive amateur pedigree behind him. Across 13 years in the sport, he captured three National Championship titles, including a National Senior Championship, while also winning multiple Dublin Championships, Dublin League titles and several international box cup tournaments.

Like many aspiring fighters, Sheridan spent his younger years studying some of the sport’s greatest champions.

“When I was young growing up, I used to love studying the likes of Gennady Golovkin, Pernell Whitaker and Manny Pacquiao,” he said.

Having enjoyed an active introduction to professional boxing, Sheridan believes regular outings are key to his development as he looks to establish himself on the domestic scene.

“I want as many fights as I can starting off to build up my record and get noticed as the wins go on. The activity has been great and I hope to keep the momentum going.”

Supporters making the trip to Leopardstown can also expect an entertaining performance from the Dubliner, who is keen to make a lasting impression every time he steps through the ropes.

“The people that see me for the first time on July 10 can expect a crowd-pleasing style and a show, including an iconic walkout.”

Sheridan’s last outing saw him suffer the first defeat of his professional career against a tough Mexican opponent. Rather than dwell on the result, however, the Crumlin man has taken valuable lessons from the experience and believes it will ultimately make him a better fighter.

“From my last fight I learnt that I can’t stand toe-to-toe with these lads starting off and let them in close, as I have plenty of boxing skills that I need to show,” he reflected.

“I believe everything happens for a reason and, by the decision not going my way in my last fight, it will shape me to be a smarter, faster, stronger boxer. That loss was only a hiccup on the road to my destination at the top and I will not stop until I get there, no matter what. Plenty of big nights are in my future.”

The confidence remains undiminished, and Sheridan already has a clear vision of where he wants to be over the next year.

“In 12 months’ time I hope to be BUI Celtic Champion or BUI Irish Champion.”

For now, all attention is on July 10. Another victory would move Sheridan back into positive territory and keep his career heading in the right direction, but beyond the result, he will also be looking to showcase the skills and ring IQ he believes will define him as a professional.

With youth on his side, a decorated amateur background and ambitions of challenging for domestic honours in the near future, Karl Sheridan will be hoping his Leopardstown appearance marks another important step on the road towards title contention.