Title fights added to Dunne undercard

Boxing : Two Irish title fights have been added to Bernard Dunne's undercard when the Dubliner takes to the ring at the National…

Boxing: Two Irish title fights have been added to Bernard Dunne's undercard when the Dubliner takes to the ring at the National Stadium on July 12th.

Jim Rock is set to make his final return to the ring before retiring when he takes on Jonjo Finnegan.

The "Pink Panther" will step up to light heavyweight to take on Galway native Finnegan who now resides in England.  Rock will also attempt to write himself into the history books by winning Irish titles at four different weights.

"I've made history by becoming the first Irish professional to win Irish titles at three different weights but I'd like to make that four because I think that would give me a bit of extra breathing space in terms of safeguarding that record," said the 36-year-old Dubliner.

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"I know I've threatened retirement before but I think this fight will be it for me. If I'm realistic I probably shouldn't be fighting and my wife would certainly agree with that but there's no other buzz quite like it."

Finnegan is making something of a comeback after the 28-year-old's career was threatened by injury last year.

The additional Irish title fight will see two reigning Irish champions battle it out. Welterweight champion Andrew Murray moves down a weight to take on Peter McDonagh for his lightweight belt.

As for the top billing, Dunne's opponent has yet to be confirmed.

After losing his European Super Bantamweight title fight in the first round to Spain's Kiko Martinez at the Point last August, Dunne returned to the ring in April when he defeated Felix Machado at Breaffy House in Castlebar.

Many believed a rematch between the Dunne and Martinez was on the cards, but the Spaniard lost to Rendall Munroe in March to place the bout in doubt.