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# Boxing

Last week
10th September 2023 - 16th September 2023
Settlement reached in employment dispute between IABA and Bernard Dunne
Counsel for the former WBA champion, informed the WRC that both sides had “achieved a consensus”.
This month
September 2023
Chris Eubank Jr avenges January defeat with dominant stoppage of Liam Smith
Smith, who beat Eubank in a fourth-round stoppage at the same venue in January, was twice knocked down before the referee stepped in the 10th round.
Last month
August 2023
Daniel Dubois’ camp to lobby for no contest after controversial low blow call
Promoter Frank Warren said the contest was spoiled by the referee’s decision to allow Usyk to recover after he was buckled by a low blow in the fifth.
Callum Walsh maintains unbeaten pro record as opponent quits after fourth round
The Cork fighter went 8-0 with victory over veteran Argentine Juan Jose Velasco.
Usyk stops Dubois in ninth to retain heavyweight titles
There was controversy in the fifth round as Usyk was downed by a punch judged to be a low blow but might have been on the belt line.
Hall of Famer Freddie Roach plotting the route back to Cork with the 'star of his gym'
‘I’ll ask Callum who he wants to spar and he’ll just say, ‘Pick anyone you want.’ So, obviously, I gotta pick the best one! And then he knocks the best one out.’
Anthony Joshua won’t get distracted by ‘hype’ of potential Deontay Wilder clash
The two former heavyweight champions could meet in the ring in January.
Joshua to face Finland's Robert Helenius on Saturday following Whyte's failed drug test
The former two-time European champion will face ‘AJ’ just seven days after a three-round victory in his home country.
Anthony Joshua fight off after Dillian Whyte fails drug test
Whyte’s scheduled re-match against Anthony Joshua has been cancelled and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association is investigating.
Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron to run it back at Dublin's 3Arena in November
The champion has warned that ‘Katie picked the wrong fighter to fight’ ahead of their sequel on Irish soil.
July
July 2023
British boxer Benn has suspension lifted by doping chiefs
Benn was formally charged by UKAD in April after twice testing positive for the female fertility drug clomifene.
Katie Taylor's rematch with Chantelle Cameron likely for Dublin in November
Eddie Hearn reveals plans for ‘a really big card’ stacked with Irish talent on 25 November in the 3Arena.
Ireland's Aoife O'Rourke wins gold at European Games
The Roscmmon native beat France’s Davina Michel by unanimous decision.
Ireland's Aoife O'Rourke wins gold at European Games
The Roscmmon native beat France’s Davina Michel by unanimous decision.
Callum Walsh has come a long way from a fishing boat in Cobh
Trained by Freddie Roach, promoted by the man who brought the Klitschkos and Golovkin to the masses, sponsored by the UFC president, and on his way to becoming ‘the face of Irish boxing’.
June
June 2023
Five Irish boxers reach Paris Olympics, with three to compete in European finals this weekend
Kellie Harrington has also reached another Olympic final after an imperious display against her fellow Olympic champion.
Harrington 'on cloud nine' after securing Olympic qualification
The Dublin fighter sealed her place at Paris 2024 with her latest win at the European Games in Poland today.
Kelly Harrington qualifies for Paris Olympics
Harrington will defend her Olympic lightweight title next year after securing a medal at the European Games in Poland.
Walsh and Moorehouse advance to quarter-finals at European Games
Aoife O’Rourke also prevailed in Poland.
Her whole life in nine minutes: Broadhurst one win away from extending her growing legend
Two divisions above her natural weight, and one fight from achieving a dream for ‘five-year-old Amy.’
Four Irish boxers move to within one win of Olympics after big victories in Poland
Five out of six for Ireland’s boxers on Monday.
Harrington, Lehane and Cassidy just one win from Olympics after big victories in Poland
Four out of four for Ireland in Monday’s afternoon session.
Clancy one win away from medal and Olympics as Ireland Sevens also closing in on Paris
It was another action-packed day for Team Ireland at the European Games.
Donegal boxer Jason Quigley loses on points to Edgar Berlanga at Madison Square Garden
The Donegal fighter lost on a unanimous decision at the sold-out Hulu Theatre.
Quigley loses on points to Berlanga at Madison Square Garden
The Donegal fighter lost on a unanimous decision at the sold-out Hulu Theatre.
Harrington and Clancy open with wins at European Games while Gallagher bows out in thriller
Two out of three for the Irish boxers on the opening day of action in Poland.
Harrington and Clancy open with wins, while Gallagher bows out in thriller
Two out of three for the Irish boxers on the opening day of action in Poland.
New cast of Irish boxers begin paths towards Olympic qualification in Poland
Four qualifiers from a 12-strong team would make for a very successful European Games for Zaur Antia and co.
IOC guarantees boxing's place at Olympics despite ejecting IBA
The IBA was suspended by the IOC in 2019 for multiple corruption scandals.
Taylor to exercise rematch clause against 'A-side and favourite' Cameron, confirms Hearn
‘There was no talking her, really, into any other fight.’
Irish Olympic boxing medallist Jim McCourt dies aged 79
Belfast’s McCourt won bronze at the 1964 Tokyo Games, and was a seven-time senior national champion.
Monaghan's McKenna remains unbeaten after impressive defeat of Lima
The 23-year-old came out on top of an entertaining bout at York Hall.
Teofimo Lopez hands Josh Taylor his first defeat with decision win in New York
It was the Scotsman’s first bout since his contentious win over England’s Jack Catterall in 2022.
Olympics Ireland backs IOC recommendation to drop IBA as boxing's governing body
The recommendation places doubt over the sport’s inclusion in future Games after Paris 2024.
May
May 2023
Katie Taylor sets sights on Chantelle Cameron rematch, not retirement
The 36-year-old’s bid to become undisputed world champion in two weight categories simultaneously fell flat.
Katie Taylor sets sights on Chantelle Cameron rematch, not retirement
The 36-year-old’s bid to become undisputed world champion in two weight categories simultaneously fell flat.
Tyson Fury '100 per cent serious' about fighting in Australia
The heavyweight world champion hasn’t fought since beating Derek Chisora in December, with nothing else lined up.
Chantelle Cameron edges Katie Taylor in Dublin thriller to retain light-welterweight crown
The three judges scored a thrilling contest 95-95 and 96-94 in favour of the defending champion.
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron, Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship
Katie Taylor’s homecoming ended in the first defeat of her professional career. Catch up on the fight in our round-by-round report.
Her old boxing club sits silent, but Katie Taylor’s local legacy endures in people
Judy Bobbett’s story attests to Katie Taylor’s transformative influence.