Earlier today, Matthew Macklin participated in an open workout before a packed house of media at the Trinity Boxing Club in New York City. Macklin is being trained by world-class trainer Buddy McGirt for his upcoming middleweight championship bout live on HBO's "World Championship Boxing" against Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. With a little over two weeks to go until the fight, Macklin looked to already be in phenomenal shape.
On hand to show their support for Macklin were Irish Hurling stars Eion Kelly (right of Macklin in the Photo) and Lar Corbett (left of Macklin in the photo), who had made the trip over from Ireland earlier this week and have been touring the city with Macklin to rally together the heavy Irish community throughout the New York area to come out and support Macklin on March 17. Below are photos and quotes from the media day.
MATTHEW MACKLIN: I've had a great ...
