Aaron McKenna: world champion. Gary Carr / INPHO Gary Carr / INPHO / INPHOThe home boxer started sharply behind his jab. Gary Carr / INPHO Gary Carr / INPHO / INPHOHeading into Round 6, it felt likely that McKenna was up 3-2 in rounds at worst. Gary Carr / INPHO Gary Carr / INPHO / INPHOInto the ninth, and McKenna was beginning not only to outbox his opponent, but outmuscle him, edging their close-quarter exchanges as the Monaghan massive grew increasingly vociferous in the 3Arena stands. Gary Carr / INPHO Gary Carr / INPHO / INPHOWith one minute and 50 seconds remaining, the entire 3Arena rose, those in attendance stomping their feet in unison and chanting McKenna’s name to deafening effect.