Cork teenager James Power has won his first pro bout in Tijuana, Mexico, with a second-round stoppage last night.
His defeat of local opponent Omar Santos makes the 17-year-old Ireland's youngest ever professional boxer.
In a post on Instagram last night the Coachford College student thanked all those who have supported him and said he was "delighted to get the win against a very strong and tough opponent".
Power is not allowed to apply for an Irish boxing licence until he turns 18 in April next year.
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Undaunted however Power decided to head to Mexico where he was granted a licence by the Tijuana Boxing Association.
Power will return to Coachford College in Cork this week where he is studying for his leaving cert
- Digital Desk
