By Matthew Wilson
Donegal’s David Weir is enjoying the start to his career in boxing as he picked up a win on his home debut at Fight Night at the Valley 2 on Saturday evening.
The Ardara native entered the ring for a bout with Dominic Pajaczek where he secured split decision victory on the judges scorecards.
Weir along with the big support he had behind him were delighted with the outcome and he was thrilled to be part of a brilliant card.
“I’m delighted to even be involved in this card, with the talents that are on it. You’ve Rhys Owens, Danny Duffy, Danny Boyle and to be in amongst them is a privilege.
“To be involved in one of Jason’s (Quigley) promotions is a privilege. To be mentored and coached by him every day as well as the personal growth, the growth in boxing and the connections of getting around the Hamza (Sheeraz) camp is just unbelievable, it’s just surreal.”
‘The Diamond” was a late comer to the sport having only started training full-time last October but he’s enjoyed a superb start to life in the ring.
Weir picked up a pair of wins in Dubai before seeing his arm raised at the Finn Valley Centre on Saturday evening.
With Jason Quigley overlooking his progress, he’s a good mentor guiding him along his journey and he’s loving his start to life in the sport.
“It’s unbelievable, I can’t explain what boxing has done for me on a personal level. I was in and out of boxing between last August and October but I started fully in October.
“It’s a very short space of time to be involved in the two shows in Dubai and this one here now. It’s surreal and I’m just enjoying every day of it.”
The Ardara man has had a busy 10 months since he began boxing last year but after the thrill of a home win in front of a big crowd on Saturday, he’ll be eager to get back at it.
Speaking after his victory, Weir stated that he’s hoping for three more bouts this year in order to help himself to reach his potential in the sport.
“I think I am penciled in for September again. I’m meant to be out in October again and November as well so that’ll be me for the year then.
“It’s an active year, I have to be active. I’m 29, I’m only starting and the most growth you’ll have is being in these camps. You can train but until you’ve a date in front of you, you’ll not see as much growth as you do in the camps.”