Revitalised Egan hunting the perfect 10

TWO years ago Kenneth Egan was at a crossroads in his boxing career after a disappointing performance at the world championships in Chicago while qualification for the Olympics still eluded him.

Two years on, with his Olympic silver medal safely stashed away, he can’t hide his excitement. A record-breaking 10th successive national senior title is a certainty unless the Belfast teenager, Tommy McCarthy, can pull something sensational out of the hat in tonight’s national senior finals at the National Stadium.

“I want to win this one,” Egan insisted. “Last year was a disaster for me with all that happened after the Olympics but I’m flying this year. Mentally and physically I am flying and I am confident in my ability. I am looking forward to this final. I just can’t wait for it.”