An elbow strike resonated worldwide! BBC reports that the new Rajadamnern champion from Ireland revealed that knocking out a famous Thai boxer to become the new champion was no accident.
15 July 2026 GMT+7 — Following the RWS event on Saturday, 11 July, in the main event, Taopaokaew Singmawin, the long-reigning Rajadamnern 147-pound champion, was caught off guard by an elbow from Niall McGreevy, a prominent challenger from Ireland, who knocked him out in the second round, making Niall the new champion immediately.
Many expected Taopaokaew to use his experience and knee strikes to attack the 189 cm tall Irish boxer. However, McGreevy adapted well, engaging in knee fighting and clinches until he landed a knockout elbow in the second round to claim the 147-pound title. He made history as the first Irish Rajadamnern champion and received a double bonus of 700,000 baht from "Khun Bank" Thianchai Phisitwutthinan, CEO of RWS, as a reward for his achievement.
Recently, BBC, a respected UK media outlet and one of the world's most trusted sources, revealed Niall’s heartfelt thoughts, which surprised boxing fans globally. Niall shared the key tactic for this fight:
"I can't put it into words. Nothing could be better than defeating Taopaokaew with Taopaokaew’s own fighting style."
"I'm only 27 years old now. I'm confident that I will make a name for myself and create a legacy as the best boxer. That is my goal moving forward."
For his next fight, RWS has already scheduled Niall’s first challenger: Kirill Komutov, a fierce Russian puncher with eight consecutive knockout wins in his last eight fights. This promises to be a fiery battle that the world will watch closely. With Niall boasting 16 wins from 17 bouts, and Kirill known for his knockout power, this matchup will be another major test. They are expected to face off at a major RWS event this October!