Standout amateur champion Anthony Wright Hearn makes his pro debut on March 13 at Thunderdome 53
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card, featuring six title fights and the introduction of Australian amateur champion, Anthony Wright Hearn.
The amateur standout making his pro debut on the night is Anthony Wright Hearn, who won the Western Australian Championships Novices in 2018, and the Elite Golden Gloves in 2020, among other national championships.
The lightweight prospect started in the sport late, but made up for lost time by winning multiple amateur tournaments and reaching many semi-finals and finals.
Anthony Wright Hearn shared his journey in boxing so far, “I started boxing soon after my 18th birthday. I wanted to learn how to fight, from a very young age. Childhood circumstances quickly taught me the importance of knowing how to protect yourself, and your loved ones, physically.The Perth southpaw will face Nepal’s Anil Kumar Pun Magar (2-2, 1 KO) in the visitor’s third fight abroad, “My thoughts on my professional debut? Best of luck, fella!” Hearn warned.
He added, “Thanks so much for all the support thus far, people. Lots of whom supported me throughout my whole amateur career, and now buying tickets to come see my professional debut. It’s unreal!”
Hearn concluded, “My goals for 2026 are to be a good husband, and father for my children, and smoke whoever is in front of me.”
Tickets on sale now at megatix.com.au & the event will be broadcast by Livecombatsports.com.au
Thunderdome 53 full fight card preview
