Cobh's Callum Walsh defends title at Madison Square Garden

Callum Walsh of Ireland (white trunks) trades punches with Ismael Villarreal (navy trunks) during their WBC Super Silver Welterweight Title fight at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 09, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Cobh’s Callum Walsh enjoyed a winning New York debut at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, defending his WBC USA Silver super welterweight title courtesy of a unanimous decision over Ismael Villarreal.

It was the biggest fight of Walsh’s burgeoning career and his extremely game opponent did everything to try and ruin the mood of the 3,000 strong crowd.