Irish Amateur Standout Tommy Hyde Makes Pro Debut April 2
Three-time Ireland National Champion Tommy Hyde will turn professional April 2 at home in Ballyvolane, Cork, on a show at The Big Top, Glen GGA Grounds, promoted by his father, renown international boxing manager Gary Hyde.
The 22-year-old Hyde, who participated in more than 100 amateur matches, reached the quarterfinals of the prestigious World Junior Championships in 2015. He was a 9-time National finalist, captured top honors at the 2019 Harringey Box Cup, and was a 3-time Celtic Bux Cup gold medalist.
“Since I started boxing at the age of seven, it’s been my dream to box as a professional in Cork, Ireland. I grew up going to world championship shows all over the world and I’ve always wanted to fight at that level. On April 2, I will take the first step in getting there. I’ve had more than 100 amateur fights and feel it’s time to make the move to the pros and fulfill my lifelong dream.”
Tommy Hyde, Three-time Ireland National Champion
Hyde is training in Springfield, Massachusetts, under Hector Bermudez, who has trained world champions TJ Doheny, Jonathan Guzman, Carlos Gongora, Vince Phillips, Ryad Merhy and Javier Fortuna.
“I am absolutely thrilled to promote a show in which my son Tommy will make his pro debut. I’ve travelled the world to sign amateur fighters from so many different countries and this kid was in the bedroom next door.”
Gary Hyde, father of Tommy Hyde
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