{"id":231661,"date":"2025-10-22T05:09:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/231661\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T05:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:09:12","slug":"bayo-alabi-says-yes-to-domestic-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/231661\/","title":{"rendered":"BAYO Alabi Says ‘Yes’ to Domestic Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bayo Alabi<\/a> says he\u2019s ready to step into the domestic scene and find out what level he\u2019s really at after extending his unbeaten record with on JB Promotions \u2018A New Dawn\u2019 card earlier this month. <\/p>\n

The Tallaght native continued his early learning with a win over Alexandru Ionita at the National Stadium. <\/p>\n

The fact that his fourth career win played out over six rounds makes the Westside graduate BUI Celtic title eligible and speaking after he revealed a willingness to face home rivals next, suggesting he\u2019s eager to see how he measures up against familiar competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to challenge myself. I want to see what level I\u2019m really at,\u201d Albi told Irish-Boxing.com after his latest victory. \u201cYes \u2014 domestic. When the time is right, if I get the phone call, we can do it. I\u2019m not dropping no names, but if the call comes, I\u2019ll be ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alabi hinted that there\u2019s already been a bit of \u201cback and forth\u201d behind the scenes in terms of domestic possibilities, but kept his cards close to his chest. \u201cI can\u2019t be dropping names,\u201d he laughed. \u201cI\u2019m going to take a little break now but stay in the gym. If I get the call, I get the call.\u201d<\/p>\n

That fight call will come off the back of another strong showing, with Albi handling his first six-rounder in confident fashion. The prospect dropped his opponent early and never looked troubled.<\/p>\n

\u201cPower, power, power,\u201d he said. \u201cI don\u2019t even remember anything after I fight \u2014 I\u2019m just so in the zone. I remember putting him down early, caught him with a nice right hand, and then just boxed my way through it. It was my first six-rounder, and it was good to get the experience in.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite not securing another stoppage, Albi was pleased with the performance and the lessons learned against a smaller, durable opponent.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was the first time I fought someone smaller than me,\u201d he explained. \u201cI was punching down the whole time instead of up. But look, six rounds in, I was fit, strong, and sharp. I don\u2019t think I got touched, so yeah, I\u2019m just happy to get the win.\u201d<\/p>\n

Photo Credit Babs Daly<\/a><\/p>\n