# Boxing

Last year

2022

Familiar face Beatriz Ferreira turns pro with Eddie Hearn and Brian Peters

The Brazilian great, who was beaten by Kellie Harrington in last summer’s Olympic final, still aims to compete at Paris 2024.

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Jul 25th 2022, 4:51 PM

# Homebird

'Who needs Caoimhín Agyarko?'

The unbeaten prospect wants to become ‘an icon for Irish fight fans and for Irish people generally… And that starts at home,’ he says.

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Jul 21st 2022, 9:31 PM

# in-fighting

Funding cuts and protest votes: What's happening with the IABA?

The sky is blue, the grass is green, and the IABA finds itself in ‘a crisis of its own making’.

9.5k

Jul 14th 2022, 8:00 PM

# statement

Sport Ireland cut IABA's core funding for 2022 by 15% in the wake of EGM

Dr Una May, the Sport Ireland chief executive, expressed her disappointment at the conduct of the IABA.

15.4k

Jul 11th 2022, 5:00 PM

# resilience

Derek Chisora gains long-awaited revenge on Kubrat Pulev in split-decision win

Two veterans of the sport did battle for a second time.

5.6k

Jul 9th 2022, 11:37 PM

# Talent

Caoimhin Agyarko defeats Lukasz Maciec to claim WBA International title

The 25-year-old Belfast boxer comfortably overcame his Polish opponent via unanimous decision.

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Jul 9th 2022, 9:34 PM

# The Greatest

'The interaction with the ordinary people, that was oxygen for Ali as his physical decline developed'

Dave Hannigan’s new book, ‘Muhammad Ali: Fifteen Rounds in the Wilderness’, offers a fascinating insight into the strangest period of an incredible life.

3.2k

Jul 2nd 2022, 8:30 AM

# Wantaway

Cuban boxing star caught trying to escape island

The FCB said it was a case of ‘serious indiscipline’ from Andy Cruz that would ‘generate corresponding assessments’ that would soon be published.

8.9k

Jun 28th 2022, 6:30 PM

# getting mouthy

Aaron McKenna extends winning record with stoppage of Argentine Benitez

The Monaghan fighter won by technical knock-out after his opponent spat out his gumshield.

9.3k

Jun 25th 2022, 8:22 PM

# Michaela Walsh

'I always wanted to turn pro, but first I want to be Commonwealth, world and Olympic champion'

Michaela Walsh will not dwell on previous Commonwealth Games near-misses, having won silver in both 2014 and 2018.

4.9k

Jun 22nd 2022, 2:24 PM

# Pull the other one

'I don't know what that is' - Joshua ducks sportswashing questions in Saudi Arabia

The former heavyweight beltholder and his recent conqueror Oleksandr Usyk were in Jeddah to promote their upcoming rematch.

10.9k

Jun 21st 2022, 8:44 PM

# good reads

The Golden State Warriors, Galway's original ticket master and more of the week's best sportswriting

A selection of some of our favourite pieces published elsewhere over the last seven days.

3.4k

Jun 19th 2022, 7:30 AM

# SPARK

Fury not currently tempted by professional boxing return, but 'never say never'

The retired heavyweight world champion has no interest in fighting the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua’s rematch.

3.0k

Jun 14th 2022, 3:35 PM

# broadcasting rights

Joshua leaves Sky Sports for DAZN in deal reportedly worth £100m per year

The former heavyweight beltholder’s bouts will take place exclusively on the streaming platform rather than on Sky.

13.5k

Jun 13th 2022, 5:04 PM

# bad man

'Monster' Inoue wipes out Nonito Donaire in rematch of 2019 Fight of the Year

Inoue beat the legendary four-weight world champion over 12 rounds in their original, but needed less than two rounds in the rematch.

5.2k

Jun 7th 2022, 2:42 PM

# Main Event

Conlan returns to the ring to face Colombian Marriaga in Belfast

The featherweight will have a homecoming bout at the SSE Arena on 6 August.

5.9k

Jun 1st 2022, 5:43 PM

# Gift of the gab

Galway's Gabriel Dossen wins gold at European Championships

Dossen is Ireland’s newest European champion, while breakout talent Dylan Eagleson took silver in his first ever tournament as a senior boxer.

24.8k

May 30th 2022, 6:30 PM

# DREAMWEEK

Eagleson and Dossen romp into European Championship final

Dylan Eagleson and Gabriel Dossen will fight for European Championship gold medals on Monday.

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May 29th 2022, 4:56 PM

# the eagle has landed

New stars Dossen and Eagleson secure European Championship medals for Ireland

Eagleson, who had never before competed as a senior in any competition, is now an Elite European Championship medallist.

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May 27th 2022, 4:40 PM

# sickener

Highly unfortunate defeat for heavyweight medal prospect Marley in Yerevan

Three boxers from Ireland’s young squad bowed out on Thursday, while four more will fight to secure at least bronze on Friday.

6.5k

May 26th 2022, 6:35 PM

# Armenia

Mari and Dossen one fight away from medal following wins at European Championships

Both fighters will be back in the ring on Friday as they look to advance to the last four.

4.3k

May 25th 2022, 3:43 PM

# Third Time's a Charm

Canelo Alvarez set for title defence against Golovkin in long-awaited trilogy fight

The Mexican has decided against an immediate rematch with Dmitry Bivol and will instead look to settle an old score on 17 September.

4.6k

May 24th 2022, 5:54 PM

# Plan B

UFC and boxing legend Holly Holm becomes leading candidate to face Taylor at Croke Park

The former three-weight boxing world champion left the sport for MMA in 2013 in search of better opportunities, but may pivot back to face the Irish icon.

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May 24th 2022, 5:01 PM

# Home Sweet Home

In pics: Ireland's newest world champions enjoy triumphant homecoming

Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke claimed a sensational World Championship double during a Golden Hour in Istanbul on Thursday.

6.6k

May 21st 2022, 6:41 PM

# Going For Gold

Broadhurst and O'Rourke reach World Championship finals on special day for Irish boxing

The Irish pair came through this afternoon’s semi-final in Turkey.

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May 18th 2022, 4:25 PM

# ultimatum

IABA must reform or face 'immediate and severe financial sanctions' from government

The IABA have since released a statement in response to Minister Chambers’ comments on RTÉ Radio One earlier today.

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May 16th 2022, 6:52 PM

# into the history books

Brilliant Broadhurst and O'Rourke guarantee World Championship medals for Ireland

It’s only the second time – after a certain Katie Taylor and Kellie Harrington in 2016 – that Ireland have had multiple medallists at the Women’s Worlds.

16.1k

May 16th 2022, 4:34 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Ex-world champion Amir Khan retires from boxing

The 35-year-old British fighter hangs up his gloves with a record of 34 wins from his 40 fights.

4.4k

May 13th 2022, 7:19 PM

# misfortune

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao gets knock out blow in polls

An initial tally showed the legendary sportsman picked up fewer than four million votes.

10.7k

May 10th 2022, 10:22 AM

# Upset

Russia's Bivol stuns 'Canelo' Alvarez to retain WBA light heavyweight title

The Mexican’s only other defeat was to Floyd Mayweather at light-middleweight in 2013.

10.2k

May 8th 2022, 9:28 AM

# Road to Croker

The anatomy of Katie Taylor's ringwalk - and will she make one at Croke Park this year?

It’s time to bring Katie Taylor home.

35.6k

May 7th 2022, 10:02 AM

# high point

Katie Taylor: 'Tonight was absolutely the best moment of my career'

Eddie Hearn is keen on staging a Taylor-Serrano sequel in Ireland.

68.3k

May 1st 2022, 1:05 PM

# the legend continues

Katie Taylor comes back from the brink to defeat Amanda Serrano in fight for the ages

On an electrifying night in New York, the Irish great gritted out a seismic victory over her slightly favoured longtime rival after being badly hurt in the fifth round.

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May 1st 2022, 4:16 AM

# next gen

From 'sh****ng it' meeting Katie Taylor as a 14-year-old to fighting on her Madison Square Garden undercard

Australia’s Skye Nicolson, whose boxing brothers died tragically before she was born, is hellbent on carrying their legacy to new heights.

15.7k

Apr 30th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Taylor

'I’m coming from the likes of McGuigan, Collins, McCullough... We'll bring that heritage'

Katie Taylor on spending time with Amanda Serrano, being grateful she’s not fighting on a Jake Paul undercard, and comparisons between tonight’s bout and her 2012 Olympic final.

17.9k

Apr 30th 2022, 11:00 AM

# Electric

Hairs raised and roof lifted at MSG as Taylor and Serrano make weight for title showdown

The Irish turned out in force, with plenty of Puerto Rican noise too, as Saturday night’s protagonists faced off on stage.

57.3k

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Apr 29th 2022, 11:20 PM

# Test

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33.8k

Apr 29th 2022, 5:00 PM

# a night of firsts

Katie Taylor 'couldn't care less' that she's the underdog for the first time in her career

‘I think we were supposed to be fighting in Eddie Hearn’s backyard during the pandemic, so I think MSG and a packed 20,000 arena… It is a bit better.’

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Apr 29th 2022, 4:06 PM