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# more than he can chew

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

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

46.7k

Updated

Jul 27th 2021, 5:02 PM

# Dream Debut

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

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

7.9k

Jul 27th 2021, 4:21 AM

# Boxing

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

Brennan lost to the Uzbekistan fighter by unanimous decision.

13.5k

Jul 25th 2021, 1:38 PM

# Luck of the Draw

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

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

17.1k

Jul 23rd 2021, 9:34 AM

# Ready to Rock

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

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

4.2k

Jul 20th 2021, 4:27 PM

# James DeGale

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

James DeGale is appealing for help.

8.0k

Jul 13th 2021, 7:57 AM

# RIP

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

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

118k

Jul 9th 2021, 10:43 PM

# Covid-19

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

Heavyweight trilogy fight looks set to be postponed until October.

4.7k

Jul 9th 2021, 8:33 AM

# Where There's A Will

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

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

22.2k

Jul 1st 2021, 7:45 AM

# Derby

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

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

9.5k

Jun 30th 2021, 5:48 PM

# New Era

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

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

7.4k

Jun 28th 2021, 3:34 PM

# Boxing

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

Resounding stoppage victories for both men overnight.

4.1k

Jun 27th 2021, 10:03 AM

# dangerous detour

Joshua set to face Usyk in September, confirms Hearn

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is likely to host the bout.

2.6k

Jun 26th 2021, 4:12 PM

# Walkover

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

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

4.8k

Jun 24th 2021, 8:50 PM

# in the medals

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

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

2.3k

Jun 23rd 2021, 10:41 AM

# Monster

Japan's Inoue dominates Dasmarinas to retain titles

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

3.6k

Jun 20th 2021, 9:50 AM

# Full Steam Ahead

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

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.

20.8k

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Jun 8th 2021, 4:09 PM

# On the plane

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

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

3.2k

Jun 7th 2021, 8:41 PM

# brain trauma

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

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

30.7k

Jun 7th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Family Fortunes

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

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

5.9k

Jun 6th 2021, 4:09 PM

# On the plane

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

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

7.8k

Updated

Jun 5th 2021, 7:33 PM

# Boxing

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

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

6.2k

Jun 4th 2021, 10:18 PM

# Landmark

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

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

30.0k

Jun 3rd 2021, 2:06 PM

# turning the page

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

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.

9.5k

Jun 3rd 2021, 10:35 AM

# Road to Tokyo

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

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

7.5k

Jun 1st 2021, 11:53 AM

# the hills are alive

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

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

37.5k

May 30th 2021, 10:10 AM

# Elite company

Undisputed champion Taylor sees off Ramirez to make British boxing history

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

8.6k

May 23rd 2021, 10:10 AM

# twist in the tale

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

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

8.3k

May 18th 2021, 8:22 AM

# line 'em up

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

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

12.0k

May 15th 2021, 9:07 PM

# Puerto Rico

Boxer Felix Verdejo could face death penalty after being charged with killing pregnant woman

The 27-2(17KOs) lightweight is alleged to have kidnapped and killed his lover, Keishla Rodriguez, after she informed him she was pregnant.

7.9k

May 4th 2021, 12:25 PM

# Boxing

Andy Ruiz Jr recovers from knock-down to mark comeback fight with win in California

Ruiz was fighting for the first time since the rematch with Anthony Joshua in December 2019

13.1k

May 2nd 2021, 10:09 AM

# andy's winning matches

Joseph Parker, in his first fight under Andy Lee, recovers from knockdown to pip Chisora on points

The Kiwi began training with Lee in Dublin seven weeks ago.

12.4k

May 2nd 2021, 1:02 AM

# champion's rally

Taylor edges out Jonas in another enthralling encounter to defend undisputed title

The Irish icon earned a razor-tight unanimous decision over her friend and foe from Liverpool in a modern classic.

77.6k

May 1st 2021, 10:47 PM

# impacto

Tennyson suffers shock first-round stoppage defeat to Straffon

The Belfast puncher was outgunned and halted by the unheralded Mexican, who transformed his career in just over two minutes.

6.6k

May 1st 2021, 7:04 PM

# Boxing

Conlan lands the WBO international super-bantamweight title in London

Conlan recorded a victory over Romania’s Ionut Baluta.

14.3k

May 1st 2021, 10:05 AM

# born for the role

The story of Maureen Shea, 'The Real Million Dollar Baby'

She has been a fighter all her life and a boxer for over half of it. At 40, she wants Eddie Hearn to give her the world-title shot she deserves.

32.5k

Apr 29th 2021, 11:59 PM

# best in the business

'Expect Taylor-Jonas to be another classic akin to their Olympic clash'

We preview the undisputed lightweight champion’s long-awaited rematch and Man United’s Premier League meeting with Liverpool on the latest episode of The Punt.

9.0k

Apr 29th 2021, 5:08 PM