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‘Another one bites the dust’: O’Donnell tips ‘devastating’ Quigley to keep climbing

written by Chris McNulty December 19, 2016
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DONEGAL BOXING BOARD President Peter O’Donnell hailed ‘explosive’ Jason Quigley following a devastating win over Jorgé Melendez last night.

Quigley stopped the experienced Melendez after just 2 minutes and 24 seconds of the first round at The Forum in Inglewood, Los Angeles.

Picture caption: Jason Quigley after his win over Jorgé Melendez. Picture by Valentin Romero for Sheer Sports Management

Raphoe ABC’s O’Donnell knows Quigley better than most, having worked his corner at the 2010 Irish senior final against Darren O’Neill – and he has tipped the Finn Valley man for the top.

“It was a great display,” O’Donnell, who was ringside last night, said.

“He blew him out of the water and it’s just a case of another one bites the dust. It’s onwards and upward now for Jason. It’s fantastic for Jason.

“He’s come a long way since he won his first Donegal Novice title in the Raphoe gym in 2002.

“It was a devastating performance by him, very explosive and the power is getting better all the time. He’s coming of age as a good, power-punching middleweight.

“He has it all now. He is the complete package. He has great skills and great ring craft.”

Quigley, who is now 12-0, is expected to be back in action in late January.

“It’s a big year ahead. 2017 will see him climb all the time. The more contests he gets now, the nearer he’ll be to a world title. We haven’t seen the best of Jason Quigley yet. He knows where he wants to go – and he has the tools to get there.”

Listen to the full interview below…

https://soundcloud.com/donegalsporthub-club-notes/peter-odonnell-on-quigley-after-win-over-melendez

‘Another one bites the dust’: O’Donnell tips ‘devastating’ Quigley to keep climbing was last modified: December 19th, 2016 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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