Katie Taylor undercard: Carty lands title with huge knockout win, Donovan remains unbeaten

Thomas Carty secured the Boxing Union of Ireland Celtic Heavyweight title in style, knocking out Jay McFarlane at the 3Arena.

Boxing on the undercard of Katie Taylor's world title clash with Chantelle Cameron, Carty maintained his unbeaten record with his sixth straight victory and the genial Dubliner put on a show for the already packed quayside venue.

Carty eased into the contest against his brawling opponent in a scrappy enough first round, before unleashing his raw power in the second as a fantastic right-left combination put the Scot on the canvas for the first time.

McFarlane acknowledged the fine knockdown but was game to continue against the heavyweight prospect, who was revelling in the raucous atmosphere as big time boxing returned to the capital.

The first Ole, Ole, Ole of the night following soon after, and in the next round the devastating Carty ended it with two more knockdowns, with McFarlane taking the full force of the perfectly-timed combinations.

Carty was awarded the Celtic title belt after the fight and will now look towards a very bright future in the marquee division with an ever-increasing reputation of a big-hitting entertainer.

Maisey Rose Courtney opened the show with a points victory over Waterford native Kate Radomska, and the entertaining six-rounder was followed by the unbeaten Paddy Donovan, taking on fellow weltereweight Sam O'Maison.

The Limerick fighter enjoyed a commanding performance throughout, as he dominated his English opponent throughout the early rounds.

However, the Andy Lee-trained prospect was made to work for his victory as the hardy O’Maison absorbed some big shots and had the confidence to hit back with a neat jab halting Donovan’s dominance.

But the eight rounder would finish in