Macedonian prodigy Trajche Ilioski scores first-round KO in pro debut

Trajche Ilioski wins by TKO1 in pro bow

The Macedonian Machine” Trajche Ilioski made his presence known to the professional boxing community by destroying 13-fight veteran Ramiz Dzafic of Bosnia & Herzegovina in under one minute into the first stanza at the famed Sport Hall in Tetovo Macedonia.

Ilioski started with intent and delivered an impressive a series of crisp jabs followed by a overhand right to set the tone very in the opening moments and a well-timed overhand right ended the contest abruptly.

Ilioski opened up about his pro debut and what's in store in the future, "I'm pleased with my debut, I really wanted to make a statement and it was good to get the stoppage. Darko (Catleski) and I have worked very hard in this pandemic and I very grateful just to get in the ring, I have really missed it.

"Now I will get straight back to the gym and keep working. My manager Tony Tolj and Darko will work out my next fight and we will keep climbing and show the world what Macedonia can do!"

Manager Tony Tolj discussed his clients debut, "I'm very happy with his debut, he showed real class and maturity for an 18 year old, he was a bit wild at times but he's just starting. It was very difficult with so many fight cancellations but he finally debuted and I couldn't be more prouder. Macedonia have qualified for the European Cup in soccer for the first time, there are some many diamonds in the rough in that region and I truly believe this will usher in the start of a Golden age of Macedonian boxing."

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