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The joyous Twitter reaction as TJ Doheny becomes champion of the world

Against all the odds, TJ Doheny became a World Boxing Champion this afternoon. The Portlaoise native, who resides in Australia, defeated the reigning champion in a fight in Japan. He took on Ryosuke Iwasa in the 2,000-capacity Korakuen Hall. The fight went the full 12 Rounds where Doheny won on the judges decision on points….

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Stradbally native Alan Hartnett is a graduate of Knockbeg College who has worked in the local and national media since 2008. Alan has a BA in Economics, Politics and Law and an MA in Journalism from DCU. His happiest moment was when Jody Dillon scored THAT goal in the Laois senior football final in 2016.