Media Release: Dominic Vea back in ring ahead of confirmed Commonwealth title shot

Current OPBF and WBO Oriental cruiserweight title-holder Dominic Vea (12-1, 10KO) returns to the ring on Thursday 8 April at Sydney’s Star City Casino against Wagga-based boxer Anthony McCracken (11-4, 4KO).

McCracken is a quality opponent – their previous match-up last July is regarded as one of 2009’s most brutal, with Vea producing a scintillating 7th round KO victory. Vea expects a strong challenge ahead of a confirmed Commonwealth cruiserweight title shot against Britain’s Rob Norton (32-4-2, 19KO) on 1 July in Sydney.

Dominic says, “I’m looking forward to facing McCracken again. He is a quality opponent and is definitely no roll-over. Although I’m excited about fighting for the Commonwealth title, I am only focusing on McCracken at the moment.”

Vea has been training intensely since December, primarily focusing on gaining extra power. Dominic and his trainers believe that he has developed a 30% increase in punching power. Dylan Nye, Head Trainer at My Druitt’s Core Strength Gym says, “We already know that Dom is a devastating puncher whose precise body shots have broken his last four opponent’s ribs. He had a strong hit-out against McCracken last year so we anticipate another great performance.”

Dominic has been chasing a shot at the Commonwealth title for the past twelve months. The title bout will be staged in Western Sydney, where Dominic enjoys hometown support. Regardless of the outcome against McCracken, Vea’s Commonwealth title bout will go ahead in July.

Photo/interview opportunities:
Media are invited to attend Dominic’s training and sparring sessions at Core Strength Boxing Gym, Unit 7/87 Kurrajong St, Mt Druitt. To make arrangements please contact Sam Spurr on 0438 501 005.

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For media inquiries, contact Sam Spurr, Inlumino Communications, on 0438 501 005 or email sam@inlumino.com.au