 Murray was then presented with the belt by former professional, Sligonian, Vinny Feeney and then stated ""I knew my persistent and aggressive style would catch up with him eventually.He was tough though, he worked hard throughout and it was an eye opener for me and just what I needed at this stage in my career"".Murray has only fought intermittently since debut and a highly anticipated Irish title fight against US based Irishman Oisin Fagan has been cancelled as Murray has now vacated the Irish title and stated that he is moving up to the welterweight division.