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#Boxing

# boxing - Thursday 5 August, 2021

'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming
# Olympics
# Olympics

'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming

Aug 5th 2021, 4:43 PM 24,518 Views 18 Comments

The boxer will come back from the Olympics next week with at least a silver medal.

'To have the support of the people back home, to put a smile on the nation's face, it's just great'
# Kellie Harrington
From The42
# Kellie Harrington

'To have the support of the people back home, to put a smile on the nation's face, it's just great'

Aug 5th 2021, 7:58 AM 6,451 Views 7 Comments

The Dublin boxer will fight for a gold medal in Tokyo on Sunday morning.

Kellie Harrington wins Olympic boxing semi-final in Tokyo
# Going For Gold
From The42
# Going For Gold

Kellie Harrington wins Olympic boxing semi-final in Tokyo

Aug 5th 2021, 6:16 AM 53,746 Views 29 Comments

Harrington faced Thai opponent Sudaporn Seesondee.

# boxing - Tuesday 3 August, 2021

Kellie Harrington wins quarter-final to secure Olympic bronze medal
# Hakuna Matata
From The42
# Hakuna Matata

Kellie Harrington wins quarter-final to secure Olympic bronze medal

Aug 3rd 2021, 4:58 AM 29,005 Views 12 Comments

The Dubliner was too strong for Algeria’s Imane Khelif.

# boxing - Monday 2 August, 2021

'The hardest thing I've ever done' - Billy Walsh laments role in eliminating Kurt Walker from Olympics
# Emotional
From The42
# Emotional

'The hardest thing I've ever done' - Billy Walsh laments role in eliminating Kurt Walker from Olympics

Aug 2nd 2021, 5:19 PM 68,188 Views 12 Comments

Walsh drafted Walker into Ireland’s High Performance Unit as a 17-year-old in 2012, but trained Duke Ragan to victory over the Irishman in Tokyo.

# boxing - Sunday 1 August, 2021

French boxer stages sit-in protest after Olympic 'injustice'
# Aggrieved
From The42
# Aggrieved

French boxer stages sit-in protest after Olympic 'injustice'

Aug 1st 2021, 10:56 AM 18,855 Views 0 Comments

Mourad Aliev was disqualified in the second round against Britain’s Frazer Clarke for an alleged headbutt.

Kurt Walker narrowly beaten by American opponent in medal fight
# So Close
From The42
# So Close

Kurt Walker narrowly beaten by American opponent in medal fight

Aug 1st 2021, 7:12 AM 8,995 Views 5 Comments

Walker narrowly lost his quarter-final to American Duke Reagan.

# boxing - Saturday 31 July, 2021

Aidan Walsh forced to withdraw from Olympic semi-final due to injury
# Cruel Blow
From The42
# Cruel Blow

Aidan Walsh forced to withdraw from Olympic semi-final due to injury

Jul 31st 2021, 11:43 PM 60,488 Views 54 Comments

The Belfast boxer will still return home with a bronze medal.

# boxing - Friday 30 July, 2021

Belfast boxer Aidan Walsh secures Olympic medal with quarter-final win
# Winner Winner
From The42
# Winner Winner

Belfast boxer Aidan Walsh secures Olympic medal with quarter-final win

Updated Jul 30th 2021, 5:26 AM 24,527 Views 12 Comments

Walsh beat Mervin Clair of Mauritius in his quarter-final bout.

Kellie Harrington delivers impressive performance on Olympic debut
# Classy
From The42
# Classy

Kellie Harrington delivers impressive performance on Olympic debut

Jul 30th 2021, 3:35 AM 8,121 Views 3 Comments

The Dublin fighter comfortably saw off the challenge of Italy’s Rebecca Nicoli.

# boxing - Wednesday 28 July, 2021

Aoife O'Rourke goes down fighting in narrow defeat to second seed Li
# Tokyo 2020
From The42
# Tokyo 2020

Aoife O'Rourke goes down fighting in narrow defeat to second seed Li

Jul 28th 2021, 11:10 AM 4,438 Views 4 Comments

Rio bronze medallist Qian Li of China won a unanimous decision against the Roscommon middleweight.

# boxing - Tuesday 27 July, 2021

Moroccan boxer disqualified for trying to bite opponent in Tokyo Olympics bout
# More Than He Can Chew
From The42
# More Than He Can Chew

Moroccan boxer disqualified for trying to bite opponent in Tokyo Olympics bout

Updated Jul 27th 2021, 5:02 PM 46,642 Views 15 Comments

A Tokyo 2020 statement called Baalla’s actions ‘intolerable.’

Belfast boxer Aidan Walsh dominates to advance to quarter-final in Tokyo
# Dream Debut
From The42
# Dream Debut

Belfast boxer Aidan Walsh dominates to advance to quarter-final in Tokyo

Jul 27th 2021, 4:21 AM 7,889 Views 3 Comments

The 24-year-old is one win away from an Olympic medal.

# boxing - Sunday 25 July, 2021

'It's heartbreaking' – Dublin fighter Emmet Brennan beaten by Dilshod Ruzmetov
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing

'It's heartbreaking' – Dublin fighter Emmet Brennan beaten by Dilshod Ruzmetov

Jul 25th 2021, 1:38 PM 13,441 Views 12 Comments

Brennan lost to the Uzbekistan fighter by unanimous decision.

# boxing - Friday 23 July, 2021

One Tokyo boxing medal would constitute success for Ireland in a different-looking era
# Luck Of The Draw
From The42
# Luck Of The Draw

One Tokyo boxing medal would constitute success for Ireland in a different-looking era

Jul 23rd 2021, 9:34 AM 17,051 Views 5 Comments

A cruel draw and a different scene make it difficult to see a talented team replicating the success of Beijing or London.

# boxing - Tuesday 20 July, 2021

Joshua to defend heavyweight titles against former undisputed world cruiserweight champion Usyk
# Ready To Rock
From The42
# Ready To Rock

Joshua to defend heavyweight titles against former undisputed world cruiserweight champion Usyk

Jul 20th 2021, 4:27 PM 4,179 Views 7 Comments

The bout will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September.

# boxing - Tuesday 13 July, 2021

Former British boxer's Olympic gold medal and MBE stolen during Euro 2020 final
# James DeGale
From The42
# James DeGale

Former British boxer's Olympic gold medal and MBE stolen during Euro 2020 final

Jul 13th 2021, 7:57 AM 8,020 Views 1 Comment

James DeGale is appealing for help.

# boxing - Friday 9 July, 2021

Chris Eubank's son, Sebastian Eubank, dies aged 29
# RIP
From The42
# RIP

Chris Eubank's son, Sebastian Eubank, dies aged 29

Jul 9th 2021, 10:43 PM 118,245 Views 22 Comments

‘He was loved and respected by all who knew him,’ wrote Chris Eubank of his son, who passed away in Dubai.

Fury-Wilder fight on the brink following Covid outbreak in Fury camp
# Covid-19
From The42
# Covid-19

Fury-Wilder fight on the brink following Covid outbreak in Fury camp

Jul 9th 2021, 8:33 AM 4,678 Views 2 Comments

Heavyweight trilogy fight looks set to be postponed until October.

# boxing - Thursday 1 July, 2021

From sleeping in a church to the top of the boxing world - with the help of a milk carton
# Where There's A Will
From The42
# Where There's A Will

From sleeping in a church to the top of the boxing world - with the help of a milk carton

Jul 1st 2021, 7:45 AM 22,120 Views 1 Comment

Jessica McCaskill: from homelessness to investment banking, willing a Katie Taylor fight into existence, and becoming a living legend in her own right.

# boxing - Wednesday 30 June, 2021

Michael Conlan and TJ Doheny to square off in massive all-Irish clash at Belfast's Falls Park
# Derby
From The42
# Derby

Michael Conlan and TJ Doheny to square off in massive all-Irish clash at Belfast's Falls Park

Jun 30th 2021, 5:48 PM 9,416 Views 3 Comments

Former professional world champion Doheny will face former amateur world champion and ranked contender Conlan in the latter’s backyard.

# boxing - Monday 28 June, 2021

Andy Lee to join BBC commentary legend Mike Costello on DAZN's new boxing broadcast team
# New Era
From The42
# New Era

Andy Lee to join BBC commentary legend Mike Costello on DAZN's new boxing broadcast team

Jun 28th 2021, 3:34 PM 7,261 Views 2 Comments

BBC veteran Costello and Lee will provide commentary while Maya Jama will present the coverage for future Matchroom shows in the UK.

# boxing - Sunday 27 June, 2021

Gervonta Davis continues to impress while Vasyl Lomachenko returns to winning ways
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing

Gervonta Davis continues to impress while Vasyl Lomachenko returns to winning ways

Jun 27th 2021, 10:03 AM 4,040 Views 0 Comments

Resounding stoppage victories for both men overnight.

# boxing - Saturday 26 June, 2021

Joshua set to face Usyk in September, confirms Hearn
# Dangerous Detour
From The42
# Dangerous Detour

Joshua set to face Usyk in September, confirms Hearn

Jun 26th 2021, 4:12 PM 2,604 Views 6 Comments

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is likely to host the bout.

# boxing - Thursday 24 June, 2021

Dean Clancy handed walkover in gold medal fight at European U22 Championships
# Walkover
From The42
# Walkover

Dean Clancy handed walkover in gold medal fight at European U22 Championships

Jun 24th 2021, 8:50 PM 4,715 Views 1 Comment

Clancy took gold in Italy, while Adam Hession was stopped in the second round in his final bout.

# boxing - Wednesday 23 June, 2021

Two Irish fighters going for gold at European U22 Championships in Italy
# In The Medals
From The42
# In The Medals

Two Irish fighters going for gold at European U22 Championships in Italy

Jun 23rd 2021, 10:41 AM 2,242 Views 0 Comments

Dean Clancy and Adam Hession have booked their places in the gold medal bouts.

# boxing - Sunday 20 June, 2021

Japan's Inoue dominates Dasmarinas to retain titles
# Monster
From The42
# Monster

Japan's Inoue dominates Dasmarinas to retain titles

Jun 20th 2021, 9:50 AM 3,582 Views 1 Comment

Inoue knocked Dasmarinas down three times in three rounds to easily retain his WBA and IBF belts.

# boxing - Tuesday 8 June, 2021

Harrington takes gold at Olympic qualifiers with superb victory over British star Dubois
# Full Steam Ahead
From The42
# Full Steam Ahead

Harrington takes gold at Olympic qualifiers with superb victory over British star Dubois

Updated Jun 8th 2021, 4:09 PM 20,772 Views 13 Comments

The Dubliner was a cut above the Englishwoman and will likely be named the top seed for Tokyo, leaving her two fights from an Olympic medal.

# boxing - Monday 7 June, 2021

Emmet Brennan books Olympic spot with hard-fought win over Sweden's Liridon Nuha
# On The Plane
From The42
# On The Plane

Emmet Brennan books Olympic spot with hard-fought win over Sweden's Liridon Nuha

Jun 7th 2021, 8:41 PM 3,152 Views 1 Comment

Meanwhile Kellie Harrington and Michaela Walsh will both box for gold tomorrow after winning their respective semi-finals bouts.

'I had no idea about this' - Boxing's biggest taboo and the man seeking to highlight it
# Brain Trauma
From The42
# Brain Trauma

'I had no idea about this' - Boxing's biggest taboo and the man seeking to highlight it

Jun 7th 2021, 10:00 AM 30,590 Views 9 Comments

Journalist and author Tris Dixon on his reasons for writing ‘Damage’.

# boxing - Sunday 6 June, 2021

Incredible day for the Walshes as siblings Michaela and Aidan qualify for first Olympics
# Family Fortunes
From The42
# Family Fortunes

Incredible day for the Walshes as siblings Michaela and Aidan qualify for first Olympics

Jun 6th 2021, 4:09 PM 5,863 Views 2 Comments

The Belfast boxers sealed their places in Tokyo within 45 minutes of each other in Paris.

# boxing - Saturday 5 June, 2021

Kellie Harrington books Olympics spot with superb victory against world champion Maiva Hamadouche
# On The Plane
From The42
# On The Plane

Kellie Harrington books Olympics spot with superb victory against world champion Maiva Hamadouche

Updated Jun 5th 2021, 7:33 PM 7,808 Views 10 Comments

The Dubliner won by unanimous decision against a vaunted French opponent.

# boxing - Friday 4 June, 2021

Harrington to face feared professional world champ for Olympic spot after perfect day for Ireland
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing

Harrington to face feared professional world champ for Olympic spot after perfect day for Ireland

Jun 4th 2021, 10:18 PM 6,218 Views 10 Comments

Five out of five for the Irish in Paris. Not a bad start.

# boxing - Thursday 3 June, 2021

Hearn parts company with Sky Sports as Matchroom agree exclusive deal with DAZN
# Landmark
From The42
# Landmark

Hearn parts company with Sky Sports as Matchroom agree exclusive deal with DAZN

Jun 3rd 2021, 2:06 PM 29,973 Views 16 Comments

The five-year deal marks a shift in the Irish, UK and global boxing landscape, and will see Katie Taylor fight exclusively on DAZN.

'When he said 'from Ballybofey, Donegal'... The legs went, I was down on my knees like, 'Thank f*** for that!''
# Turning The Page
From The42
# Turning The Page

'When he said 'from Ballybofey, Donegal'... The legs went, I was down on my knees like, 'Thank f*** for that!''

Jun 3rd 2021, 10:35 AM 9,389 Views 1 Comment

After a turbulent 18 months, Jason Quigley kept alive the prospect of turning a good career into a great one and put smiles on faces back home.

# boxing - Tuesday 1 June, 2021

Ireland sends nine boxers to Paris for Olympic qualifiers as Nevin pulls out to turn pro
# Road To Tokyo
From The42
# Road To Tokyo

Ireland sends nine boxers to Paris for Olympic qualifiers as Nevin pulls out to turn pro

Jun 1st 2021, 11:53 AM 7,481 Views 6 Comments

The fighters will compete between 4-8 June for a place at this year’s rescheduled Games.

# boxing - Sunday 30 May, 2021

Jason Quigley edges Mosley Jr in Vegas to land biggest win of his career
# The Hills Are Alive
From The42
# The Hills Are Alive

Jason Quigley edges Mosley Jr in Vegas to land biggest win of his career

May 30th 2021, 10:10 AM 37,461 Views 16 Comments

Quigley wins WBO-NABO belt with a thrilling 97-93, 96-94, 95-95 majority decision.

# boxing - Sunday 23 May, 2021

Undisputed champion Taylor sees off Ramirez to make British boxing history
# Elite Company
From The42
# Elite Company

Undisputed champion Taylor sees off Ramirez to make British boxing history

May 23rd 2021, 10:10 AM 8,582 Views 3 Comments

He’s only the fifth man to be classed undisputed champion since the four-belt era began in 2004.

# boxing - Tuesday 18 May, 2021

Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight in doubt due to reported Deontay Wilder ruling
# Twist In The Tale
From The42
# Twist In The Tale

Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight in doubt due to reported Deontay Wilder ruling

May 18th 2021, 8:22 AM 8,245 Views 10 Comments

Fury announced this week that the British pair would clash in Saudi Arabia on 14 August.

# boxing - Saturday 15 May, 2021

'I'll bate the b******s out of him no problem' - McCarthy sets up showdown with British rival
# Line 'em Up
From The42
# Line 'em Up

'I'll bate the b******s out of him no problem' - McCarthy sets up showdown with British rival

May 15th 2021, 9:07 PM 12,010 Views 3 Comments

‘Mac Attack’ stopped Alexandru Jur in the sixth to defend his European title and set up an intriguing Ireland-v-England clash.

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