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Aaron McKenna aims for unification at 160lbs before heavyweight move

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:12 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Aaron McKenna aims for unification at 160lbs before heavyweight move

Summary

Aaron McKenna fights Etinosa Oliha for the IBF middleweight title at 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday. McKenna has expressed his ambition to unify the middleweight championships and eventually transition to heavyweight. He believes he can compete effectively with heavier fighters, focusing on footwork and boxing skills. After this title fight, he plans to target other champions in the division to elevate the visibility of middleweight boxing.

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Key Details

•McKenna fights for the IBF middleweight title on August 8, 2026.
•He aims to unify the middleweight division before moving to heavyweight.
•Oliha has a record of 22-0, making this a significant challenge.
•McKenna has plans to face other champions like Carlos Adames and Denzel Bentley.

What they're saying

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Aaron McKenna may be tall, and have a frame that he claims could one day carry him to heavyweight, but he made the weight well on Friday.
— Sky Sports