O'Sullivan first victory in four years a result - if not a performance - that delivers some momentum

Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan defeated Poland's Mateusz Pawlowski on points (58-56) in Dublin

Gary O'Sullivan has beaten Pawlowski on points for his first victory since 2021. Picture: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Spike O’Sullivan has a secret and it's hiding in plain sight. The 41-year old’s bare torso is already glistening as he dances and boxes at shadows and steps into the National Stadium ring for his fight with Mateusz Pawlowski.

The Pole is 12 years his junior.