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Harrington edged by rival Potkonen in Strandja decider
The Dubliner didn’t appear impressed by the decision, but could well meet Potkonen again for higher stakes as the year progresses.
# boxing - Yesterday’s News
Harrington and Irish scourge Potkonen to square off for gold in potential Olympic precursor
The Finn holds two victories over former world champion Harrington since she eliminated Katie Taylor from Rio 2016.
Ireland's Jason Quigley prevails in California
The Donegal native secured a third-round stoppage victory over Mexico’s Fernando Marin.
# boxing - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
Shields expects Braekhus to take 'easier' fight with Taylor in undisputed champion triangle
‘In my opinion, Katie Taylor is going to beat her, but she will not knock Cecilia Braekhus out. And Cecilia can live with that.’
# boxing - Friday 17 January, 2020
Jono Carroll to face Scott Quigg in Manchester headliner
The Dubliner will face Bury’s Quigg in a Matchroom Boxing main event live on Sky Sports on 7 March.
# boxing - Sunday 12 January, 2020
Spike O’Sullivan stopped in 11th round of gallant effort against Munguia
The Cork man hurt Munguia in the third before the Mexican seized control of a gruelling fight.
# boxing - Saturday 11 January, 2020
The quiet man in Katie Taylor's corner
Ross Enamait used to work for an investment management company. Now, he trains one of his biggest fans: the undisputed lightweight champion.
Katie Taylor caps memorable 2019 with prestigious Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year award
The Bray woman was recognised as the world’s outstanding female boxer after a year in which she became an undisputed and two-weight world champion.
# boxing - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
Quigley to continue on comeback trail with second fight in seven weeks
‘I’ve seen it in training and I’ve felt it myself: there is a change there and click of things back in place again.’
# boxing - Friday 3 January, 2020
2018 world champion Harrington to return to the ring after seven-month injury lay-off
The Dubliner broke her thumb twice in 2019.
# boxing - Friday 27 December, 2019
Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder rematch confirmed for early 2020
The two fighters will compete against one another in Las Vegas this February.
# boxing - Wednesday 25 December, 2019
'The hunger strikes had begun just as Barry McGuigan started training for his professional debut'
Donald McRae looks at the early days of the acclaimed Irish boxer and the background from which he came.
# boxing - Monday 23 December, 2019
Fury and new trainer an 'excellent match' ahead of Wilder rematch
Andy Lee feels a change in trainer will lead to a different mindset for Tyson Fury when he faces Deontay Wilder again in 2020.
# boxing - Saturday 21 December, 2019
Chavez Jr quits on his stool after five rounds against Danny Jacobs
“It wasn’t my debut at super-middleweight because this is so disrespectful,” said Jacobs.
# boxing - Friday 20 December, 2019
Andy Lee's Top Rank prospect Paddy Donovan scores another knockout in Bolton
The 20-year-old is now 3-0(2KOs) as a professional and will make his US debut in New York in March.
Brook to end 14-month ring absence in February fight with DeLuca
The former world champion admitted experiencing some ‘dark times’ while away from the ring, but believes he still has more to give
# boxing - Wednesday 18 December, 2019
Headstone finally erected for African-American boxing great who died in Galway in 1818
Tom Molineaux died penniless and sick in Galway after a pioneering prizefighting career, and was buried in an unmarked grave.
Fury adds Andy Lee to training setup ahead of Wilder rematch
Lee, a cousin of Fury’s, will assist Sugar Hill as The Gypsy King prepares for a sequel with the American.
Joshua questions his own public offer to spar Fury, but remains keen to learn and lend a hand
The chance to spar with Tyson Fury ahead of his rematch with Deontay Wilder is one Anthony Joshua believes would benefit both Britons.
Boxer Adrien Broner ordered to pay almost $830,000 to sexual assault victim
The former four-weight world champion must pay punitive damages, compensation and legal fees following the civil lawsuit.
# boxing - Monday 16 December, 2019
Katie Taylor named American Boxing Writers' Female Fighter of the Year
The Bray woman follows in the footsteps of Cecilia Braekhus and Claressa Shields in pocketing the BWAA’s Christy Martin Award.
Tyson Fury confirms new trainer after split with Davison
The ‘Gypsy King’ has teamed up with Sugar Hill, a nephew and disciple of the great Emanuel Steward.
# boxing - Sunday 15 December, 2019
Rio revenge as Michael Conlan scores wide win against Olympic nemesis Nikitin
Conlan wins 100-90, 99-91, and 98-92 to improve his unbeaten pro record.
# boxing - Friday 13 December, 2019
Ireland's Luke Keeler set to face Demetruis Andrade in WBO world middleweight title fight
It is reward for the 32-year-old Dubliner following an impressive victory against top contender Luis Arias in August.
Anthony Joshua: Fight with Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury 'has to happen in 2020'
The British boxer won back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles from Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia last week.
# boxing - Thursday 12 December, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr branded an 'elephant' and a 'disgrace'
Frank Warren has heavily criticised the fighter after he came in overweight for his title rematch against Anthony Joshua.
Persoon could face Kellie Harrington before Taylor rematch as she pursues Olympic dream
The Belgian former champion will bid to qualify for Tokyo 2020 next year, putting her sequel with Taylor on the back-burner.
# boxing - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
Whyte to be reinstated by WBC as mandatory challenger to Wilder-Fury II winner
The British heavyweight contender had been provisionally suspended after a failed drug test.
# boxing - Tuesday 10 December, 2019
Whyte 'should' face winner of Wilder-Fury following doping clearance
Promoter Eddie Hearn feels the star deserves to have his mandatory challenger status restored.
# boxing - Monday 9 December, 2019
'It's a life of discipline, dedication and f*****g headaches' - Anthony Joshua
The star regained the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles on Saturday.
# boxing - Sunday 8 December, 2019
Wilder dismisses prospect of unification bout as he blasts 'hesitant' Joshua
‘Joshua’s mentality was to survive. The Klitschko method.’
Ruiz bemoans 'three months of partying' after losing titles to Joshua
Andy Ruiz Jr has vowed to prepare more appropriately if granted a trilogy bout against Anthony Joshua.
Joshua welcomes unification clash with Wilder and trilogy bout against Ruiz
Anthony Joshua reclaimed the WBA, WBO and IBF belts by overcoming Andy Ruiz Jr last night.
Hogan suffers first career stoppage as world title bid falls short against Charlo
The Kildare native was beaten by WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo in Brooklyn.
# boxing - Saturday 7 December, 2019
Joshua reclaims heavyweight titles with defeat of Ruiz in Saudi Arabia
Joshua won by margins of 118-110 on two scorecards with the third judge making it 119-109.
# boxing - Friday 6 December, 2019
Impressive KO wins for Jason Quigley and Aaron McKenna in California
‘There’ll be a belt on the line in the next couple of fights for me,’ says Quigley.
# boxing - Wednesday 4 December, 2019
Anthony Joshua on why he won't celebrate if he beats Andy Ruiz
The British boxing star seeks to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles.
# boxing - Tuesday 3 December, 2019
Confident Joshua expects third bout with Ruiz
The British star lost his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles when he was shocked by the Mexican-American.
# boxing - Monday 2 December, 2019
AJ 'reinvented' for Ruiz rematch after seeking Klitschko's advice
Wladimir Klitschko has helped Anthony Joshua develop a new mindset ahead of his rematch with heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr.
# boxing - Sunday 1 December, 2019
Frampton drops unbeaten McCreary twice en route to wide points win
WBO super-featherweight champ Jamel Herring could be next for the Jackal.
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