Dunne passes tough Machado test on comeback

BERNARD DUNNE got his career back on track at the Breaffy House Resort in Castlebar on Saturday night when he out-pointed tough Felix Machado, in what was his first fight since Kiko Martinez stripped him of his European super-bantamweight title last August.

The Dubliner may have looked a little ring rusty but he performed well against the 36-year-old Argentinian who made it very clear from the outset that he had not come to Ireland just to collect a pay cheque.

Referee Emile Teidt gave every round to Dunne and while there was no doubt that Dunne won the fight the margin of victory may have been just a little flattering as the former world champion could have sneaked a couple of rounds.