Dean Walsh and coach Billy Walsh are a double act on a mission

Boxing: Hailing from an estate named after Wolfe Tone, fighting seems to have come naturally to the Walsh family.

Tonight, Dean Walsh will again attempt to follow in the footsteps of his famous uncle, Billy, head coach of the Irish national team, by defending his national light-welterweight crown.

The 20-year-old Wexford native is one of just two defending champions set to contest the finals of the Elite National Championships in Dublin’s National Stadium, and he is sure to face a formidable challenge against former European champion Ray Moylette.