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# Boxing

June
June 2023
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.
Taylor in no mood for nonsense as Cameron challenge looms
The Irish icon scoffed at Chantelle Cameron’s claim that she has three times been the beneficiary of fortuitous judging decisions.
'We've come a long way': Katie Taylor and football team-mates arrive together at career crescendos
Taylor v Cameron: Who wins and why?
Taylor v Cameron: Who wins and why?
A victory for the Irishwoman this Saturday would trump London 2012 and MSG 2022 as the most impressive of her entire career.
Can Katie Taylor bring back The Bernard Dunne Days?
Bigtime boxing returns to Dublin on Saturday for the first time since 2014. But can it stay there?
Taylor relishing biggest test 'in front of the people who have supported me for years and years'
The undisputed lightweight champion has, however, reluctantly ruled out ‘Maniac 2000′ for her Dublin ring-walk.
Alvarez batters Ryder to retain undisputed super middleweight crown
Now the Mexican wants a rematch with Dmitry Bivol.
Amanda Serrano to return to the ring in rematch with Heather Hardy
‘If Amanda prevails in the fight, the plan is to immediately pursue the rematch with Katie Taylor in Ireland,’ said a member of Serrano’s team.
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder arrested on gun charge
The Los Angeles Police Department said the star was detained in the early hours of Tuesday.
April
April 2023
Unbeaten Davis inflicts first career defeat on Ryan Garcia in marquee bout
Davis added another highlight reel knockout to his collection in Las Vegas.
Amir Khan handed two-year ban from all sport by UKAD for doping
UK Anti-Doping said the 36-year-old returned a positive result for the anabolic agent ostarine following his loss to Kell Brook in February 2022.
Ex-world champion boxer Amir Khan handed two-year ban for doping violation
UK Anti-Doping said the 36-year-old returned a positive result for the anabolic agent ostarine following his loss to Kell Brook in February 2022.
Joshua says Fury clash is the fight the 'boxing world needs'
The former world champion on Saturday enjoyed his first professional victory since 2020, albeit in somewhat grinding fashion.
Beware 'the forgotten Irishman' Caoimhín Agyarko
Out of action since last July, the unbeaten 26-year-old Belfast man is ready to make some reintroductions.
Man dies after being seriously injured in charity white collar boxing match in England
The man was taking part in the Ultra White Collar Boxing event in Nottingham last Saturday.
Scotland's greatest ever boxer Ken Buchanan dies aged 77
The Edinburgh man was a true boxing great who had battles in and out of the ring.
March
March 2023
Michael Conlan set for world title fight against Luis Alberto Lopez in Belfast
Tickets go on sale on 31 March at 11am.
'It takes the absolute piss' - Eddie Hearn on Croke Park costs for Taylor fight
The promoter defended Matchroom’s approach ahead of Taylor’s fight at the 3Arena on 20 May.
With Serrano out, Katie Taylor chooses her Everest
If Taylor can beat the Englishwoman and become a two-weight undisputed champion, it would unquestionably be her greatest moment in the ring.
Boxing likely to remain on schedule for 2024 Olympics but in serious peril for 2028
There are also concerns that lightweight rowing – in which Ireland have won medals in Rio and in Tokyo – will be removed from the 2028 Games.
Conor Benn reveals he felt suicidal following positive drugs tests
The former two-weight world champion said he ‘didn’t think (he’d) see another day’.