Argentine Marchiano confirmed as Dunne next opponent

ARGENTINA’S Damian Marchiano has been confirmed as Bernard Dunne’s next opponent on the road to rehabilitation at the Hunky Dorys Fight Night in the National Stadium on July 12.

Their 10-round contest will headline a seven-fight card that also features two Irish title bouts. Marchiano is coming off an unsuccessful challenge in South Africa for Silence Mabuza’s IBO title.

“I know I must win this fight and I am confident that I can beat Dunne in his hometown,” said the 28-year-old from Buenos Aires. “We are working on a strategy for the fight and I think it will surprise Bernard.