Tommy Hyde, a spry super middleweight with a clean 7-0, including 4 KOs to his name, is gearing up for a significant milestone in his career this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The scene is set at Fox Theater in Redwood City, California, just a stone’s throw from San Francisco. At 24, the Cork native is diving headfirst into his first title chase as a pro, squaring off against Craig McCarthy, who’s currently clutching tightly to the Boxing Union of Ireland Celtic Super Middleweight Champion title. The eight-rounder is the talk of the town, courtesy of Westside Promotions.
McCarthy, a southpaw with a reputation for bringing the heat and never backing down, currently boasts a 10-1-1 record with 2 KOs. Hyde, watching McCarthy claim his title during his own fourth pro bout, has been itching for this showdown. The strategy’s simple for Hyde: mix it up in the ring, trade blows if need be, and whip the Irish crowd into a frenzy. It’s shaping up to be a memorable eve on St. Patrick’s Day, especially with the parade rolling through town just before the fists start flying.
Hyde was named the 2023 Irish Prospect of the Year, he’s been honing his skills stateside, sweating it out in a Santa Monica gym under the eagle eye of Pedro Nemes. With a six-week camp behind him, Hyde’s mantra has been all about learning and evolving, soaking up every nugget of wisdom Nemes throws his way.
This lad’s no stranger to the ring, boasting a hefty amateur career with over 100 fights, a journey that’s seen him through to the World Junior Championships quarterfinals and snagging three Irish National Championships among other accolades. His pro journey’s been nothing short of a sprint, with seven six-rounders under his belt in just his first year.
The game plan? Simple. Climb the ranks, bag titles, keep the momentum going with fights in Boston, San Francisco, and a homecoming in Cork.
As for Nowheretohyde, it’s the brainchild of Gary Hyde, Tommy’s old man, and a seasoned hand at navigating the choppy waters of professional boxing. With a knack for managing world champions like Guillermo Rigondeaux and Nassam N’Dam, Gary’s stable is no stranger to talent, with Tommy being the latest prodigy and Dominican Olympian Rohan Polanco also in the mix.