Callum Walsh vows 'career best performance' in Tyler Denny bout

Callum Walsh has promised a 'career best performance' when he faces former European middleweight champion Tyler Denny on August 8 at the 3Arena in Dublin, live on Sky Sports.

The Irish 24-year-old is eager to showcase his full potential in front of a home crowd and is aiming for a knockout victory. 'I'm still waiting for the career best performance so far and hopefully I can have it in Ireland,' Walsh said in an exclusive interview.

Fight context and stakes

Walsh (9-0, 8 KOs) will step up in class against Denny, a durable Englishman who has previously won the European title and been in distance fights with top contenders. Denny's experience and toughness present a significant test for the rising prospect.

• Walsh aims for a knockout to prove his power against a former champion.
• Denny has never been stopped, going 12 rounds with Felix Cash and beating Brad Pauls.
• The bout serves as the chief support to Aaron McKenna's middleweight world title fight headlining Zuffa Boxing 10.
• Walsh's previous Dublin appearance was a sold-out show at the same venue.

Walsh's game plan

Walsh stated he must be more aggressive and not let Denny settle into a rhythm. 'I think I need to mix it up, definitely more aggressive, 100%, and not let him get in that groove. Just bring the fight to him,' he said. He also acknowledged the importance of managing the emotional energy of a partisan crowd.

The card on August 8 is promoted by Zuffa Boxing and will feature several Irish fighters, making it a key night for the sport in Ireland.