On May 29, DragonFire Promotions makes their return to the Metro City Night Club for yet another electric night of fights.
In the main event, “Big Bad” Michael Bazley looks to win a WA State title in his third professional fight when he takes on Damien Johnson.
Before the heavyweight clash, Ireland’s Owen Corrigan looks to win his second championship of the year when he rematches Micah Rivetti for the ANBF Australasian Light Heavyweight Title.
Just one week removed from the biggest fight of his career so far, Corrigan is embracing the moment heading into his upcoming bout.
“It’s a privilege,” Corrigan said.
“I came to Australia with not really a whole lot behind me and to now say I’m the state champion and fighting for an Australasian title it’s something I’m very proud of.
“It gives me a lot of motivation and it fuels me.”
Corrigan and Rivetti first met earlier this year for the WA State Light Heavyweight Championship, with the Irishman edging the split decision win.
Despite getting the victory in their first encounter, Corrigan admits he walked away from the performance unsatisfied.
“In terms of performance, I don’t think it was my greatest,” Corrigan revealed.
“I’ve watched the fight back repeatedly since and although I believe I won every round, I don’t think I stamped my presence on the fight the way I should have.”
“[Rivetti is] nicknamed ‘mad dog’ for a reason, he’s fought everyone on short notice but now he’s had two full training camps to prepare for me.
“I’m expecting the best Micah Rivetti to turn up and I’m expecting a hard fight.”
Corrigan understands the importance of leaving no doubt the second time around, by winning in a more decisive fashion.
“It would mean a lot to get the stoppage,” Corrigan said.
“Of course I want to win the title, but I need people to know who Owen Corrigan is, this could be the coming out party that I need.”
In preparation, Corrigan made the decision to take his camp interstate, relocating to the Gold Coast to train under renowned coach Angelo Hyder alongside former world champions Andrew and Jason Moloney.
Corrigan says the experience has elevated both his mindset and his understanding of the sport.
“I knew going into the last fight that things in my camp just weren’t up to standard,” Corrigan admitted.
“Angelo has trained multiple world champions and being around the Moloney twins has been unbelievable.”
“You learn so much being around that environment. You learn about boxing and about the business, it really opens your mind.
“As fighters we need to learn as much as we can when we can.”
Perhaps most surprising for Corrigan has been Hyder’s approach to refining his style rather than rebuilding it completely.
“I thought everything would be turned upside down,” Corrigan revealed.
“But Angelo has really looked at what I already do well and focused on bringing the best out of it. I suppose that was one of the biggest surprises.
“He sees me as a skilled boxer and we’ve just worked on sharpening everything. It’s been an all-round improvement.”
Now, with the ANBF Light Heavyweight Championship on the line, Corrigan believes fans will see a far more complete version of himself at Thunderdome 54.
If his words are anything to go by, he intends on making sure this rematch leaves absolutely no questions unanswered.
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