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Tony Bellew offers words of advice to "forgotten" Belfast boxer

Tony Bellew believes class will shine through as far as Caoimhin Agyarko's burgeoning career is concerned.

The Belfast boxer's stock continues to rise after easing to a perfect record of 12-0 in the pro ranks.

Agyarko fought twice in 2022 but is currently sidelined with a hand injury and is due to see a specialist this week.

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The Matchroom fighter has won titles at two different weights, claiming the WBA International middleweight title before dropping down to win the WBA International super-welterweight belt.

The 26-year-old believes his emerging success story has flown under the radar with some media, and took to Twitter to say he felt like the "forgotten man amongst the Irish fighters".

He said: "I seem to be the forgotten man amongst the Irish fighters after not only defending my title in 2022 but adding another WBA International strap to my collection at another weight, keep sleeping on me that s*** motivates me."

Many fans have backed Agyarko to return with a bang once his hand injury clears up, and he also received the backing of former WBC World cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew.

Caoimhin Agyarko (Getty)

Replying to Agyarko's post, Bellew urged the Belfast boxer to keep doing what he was doing.

Retired Bellew said: "Keep ya eyes on the prize and your class will come through for everyone to see in the end!! Remember it’s always about how you finish not how you start champ!!"

It is understood Agyarko will see a specialist this week to assess the extent of his injury before plotting his next fight.

He hopes to be back in time for Katie Taylor's potential re-match with Amanda Serrano at Croke Park in May.

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