So much of my boxing feed is filled with people arguing about who sold more tickets, who brought in more fans, who deserves more credit.
For Katie’s final fight, over 80,000 tickets sold in less than 20 minutes.
Not once did Katie brag about it.
She never made it about herself. Instead, she spent her time thanking the people who supported her and expressing how grateful she was for everyone who came along for the journey.
There’s a lesson there for young fighters.
You don’t need to constantly tell people how important you are. You don’t need to remind everyone what you’ve accomplished or how many tickets you’ve sold.
Work hard. Treat people well. Stay humble. Appreciate those who support you.
Give people a reason to root for you.
Katie did that for her entire career. And 83,000 people showing up to say goodbye speaks for itself.
Huge thankyou to everyone who’s reached out over the last few days it’s very much appreciated & helped greatly.
Rick lived life at a pace I’ve never seen he would cram more into a month than some lifetimes, I take comfort & hope he’s found the peace that eluded him in life 🙏🏻
2 Years ago today @neilpower2 promoted Ring Kings at the SETU Arena in Waterford
@pro_dylanmoran stopped Mauro Godoy in round 6 to move to 18-1
Craig McCarthy became BUI Celtic Super Middleweight champion with a points win over Graham McCormack
There was also wins for Jay Byrne, @paulryanboxing & @tommyhyde99
As well as debut wins for Shane McConnell & Maurice Falvey
Former world light heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier was born on January 12, 1894 in Liévin in Pas-de-Calais, France. Career record: 89-15-6 (57). He died in 1975, aged 81. Here he is knocking out Ted "Kid" Lewis in 1922.
VC: Legends of Boxing in Color
We also talk about why it's vital Irish promoters continue to collaborate as the scene continues on its upward curve - @neilpower2 Promotions & @ConlanBoxing
up next in Waterford at the weekend
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