Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Irish light heavyweight prospect Thomas Myers is Shipping Up To Boston to fight Saturday S LIGO, Ireland (March 10, 2025) – Irish light heavyweight prospect Thomas Myers (2-0, 0 KOs) is following in the footsteps of past fighters who have crossed the Atlantic from their native Ireland to fight in the Boston area in order to enhance his pro boxing career. Myers, who fights out of Sligo, faces Tyrone Albert Adams (0-2) in a four-round bout this Saturday night at Boston Harley-Davidson in Revere, which borders Boston to the north. Former world champion Steve Collins and the man who retired Mike Tyson, Kevin McBride, are two Irishman who fought out of Boston by way of Ireland. “Thomas was determined to come to the states to fight,” Thomas’ new manager Kevin Dever (Kevin Dever Sports Management) explained. “He contacted me. I had been out of boxing for a little while. He’s good look ing , respectful, person - able and can fight. I think this k id can r ejuv e - nate the Irish boxing scene i n B o s - ton, New York and other cities on the East Coast where a lot of Irish live. Thomas is going to grab the at tent ion of people watching him fight this Saturday night. He’s an exEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Owned & Operated by the Conti Family since 1958 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! citing fighter with an entertaining style. I’m not saying he’s the savior, but he is part of the puzzle, one who can bring back Irish boxing in the United States.” The 28-year-old Myers started boxing eight years ago, when his father Thomas, Jr. , got him involved in the “Sweet Science.” Thomas had a solid amateur career, representing his homeland as a member of the Irish National Team for which Myers fought in Italy twice, as well as England and Denmark. Covid sent Myers back, plus some time off, which resulted in him not fighting for a fiveyear stretch. The southpaw decided to turn pro, making his debut August 24, 2024, defeating 107-fight veteran Harry Matthews by way of a four-round unanimous decision in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom. “Irish boxing has been a little bit behind,” Myers said. “We have good boxers, but there aren’t a lot of opportunities to fight on shows in Ireland, which is why a lot of us go abroad. I had to go to England for my first two pro fights and now I’m fighting in Boston. It’s going to be big fighting there on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Thomas Myers “Fans will get to see how good a boxer I am. The crowd does play a part in a fighter’s performance. You can hear the Irish crowd and that will push me even more. I plan to put on a show and make a statement so that the next time I’m fighting in Boston, even more Irish boxing fans will support me there.” Irish Eyes will be smilin’ on Saturday night, both in Boston and back home, when Irish boxing fans watch Thomas Myers in action. Information: Facebook: #KevinDeverSports Management Instagram: @MyersBoxing Myers @DeverKevin X: @MyersBoxing Spring is Here!
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