LIAM FOR THE STARS

AARON MCKENNA is ready to announce himself on the world stage this weekend as he looks to take a huge step towards his ultimate aim of becoming world champion.

- BY ROBERT HYNES

The younger of Monaghan's boxing brothers, “The Silencer’, faces former world champ Liam Smith in what he says is a “life-changing opportunity” on the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn card.

The bout takes place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with promoter Eddie Hearn describing the event as the biggest boxing show the UK has ever seen.

“It's a massive opportunity against a very good name,” said the undefeated middleweight. “He's a former world champion.

“He's been in with the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Jaime Munguia and Chris Eubank Jr.

“It's a massive fight to get and a huge platform and on the night I think it's going to be holding close to 70,000 people so it's going to be some feeling walking out to that many people watching but I'm ready for it now.