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Carl Frampton to face Andres Gutierrez in Belfast

The 30-year-old lost his WBA featherweight title to Leo Santa Cruz in their rematch in January.

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John Treacy: The board of the IABA is 'deeply divided'

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Floyd Mayweather avoids comment on Conor McGregor's fight claims

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Ah here, they just won’t learn; Sports presenter refers to ‘British’ Katie Taylor

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Wladimir Klitschko vows to return following loss to Anthony Joshua

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Cork metalwork company creates stunning tribute to Michael Conlan

Top Rank Boxing - Michael Conlan Pro Debut - Michael Conlan v Tim Ibarra

Michael Conlan victorious in Madison Square Garden

As the referee stepped in, a sea of Ireland jerseys erupted in unadulterated glee - the cherry on top of their Paddy's weekend.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2017

Bellew reveals he sustained broken right hand in victory over Haye

Bellew said he had put the injury out of his mind during the fight, adding: "I don't feel the pain, all I think about is winning."

Sun, 05 Mar, 2017

Unrepentant Michael Conlan relishing turning professional at Madison Square Garden

The 25-year-old hit headlines around the world after issuing a two-fingered salute to the officials in the wake of his highly controversial loss to Russian Vladimir Nikitin at the Rio Olympics.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2017

Disabled former boxer Michael Watson injured in suspected car-jacking bid

The 51-year-old was partially disabled after suffering a near-fatal brain injury during a WBO super-middleweight title clash with Chris Eubank in 1991.

Sun, 19 Feb, 2017

McGregor-Mayweather saga verging on the ridiculous after ANOTHER U-turn

McGregor tweeted a picture of himself sat on a throne in Las Vegas with the caption: "Floyd has retired on my arrival".

Wed, 15 Feb, 2017

Andy Lee latest Irish boxer to confirm Madison Square Garden fight on Paddy’s weekend

The former middleweight world champion will fight in Madison Square Garden on March 18.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

AIBA independent review finds no evidence of interference in Olympic results

Ireland's Michael Conlan had called AIBA cheats after his defeat at the games.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Katie Taylor's Madison Square Garden bout is off

The former Olympic champion had been set to box in March.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2017

Olympic champion Nicola Adams joins professional ranks

The British flyweight, 34, will make her professional debut on April 8.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Conor McGregor to lead Michael Conlan out for pro debut in New York

Michael Conlan's first professional opponent has been confirmed as the American Tim Ibarra.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017

Irish Olympian Adam Nolan retires to ‘enjoy a few years of hurling’

"I’ve decided to call it a day on climbing into the ring."

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017

Reports name Michael Conlan’s first pro opponent

Conlan will fight at super bantamweight in Madison Square Garden.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2017

Ricky Hatton tried to kill himself while battling depression

"I was coming off the rails with my drinking and that led to drugs. It was like a runaway train."

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

Boxer Nick Blackwell 'smiling again' after waking from coma

Blackwell has regained consciousness having undergone surgery to remove part of his skull.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2016

Michael Conlan fined for Olympic post-fight interview

Conlan has been slapped with a fine of almost €10,000 by the International Boxing Association.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

WATCH: David Haye throws punch at Tony Bellew at heated press conference

The former WBA champion displayed an uncharacteristic lack of composure throughout.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2016

Katie Taylor feels like she has arrived as she prepares for professional debut

"I just can't wait to get in there. This is the platform I want to be on."

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Katie Taylor’s first professional opponent announced

Taylor will fight at Wembley Arena on Saturday November 26.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

Paddy Barnes to join Michael Conlan in Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day

Barnes is set to make his debut in his hometown of Belfast next month.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Peter Fury expects Tyson Fury to return to the ring: 'It's in his blood'

"Once the powers that be say he's fit to box and he's ok there's no reason why he can't be reinstated."

Thu, 13 Oct, 2016

Tyson Fury could be stripped of his boxing licence on Wednesday

Fury's case will be discussed by officials after a reported failed drugs test in the United States and his admission in Rolling Stone magazine that he has "done lots of cocaine".

Tue, 11 Oct, 2016

All AIBA judges used in Rio stood down pending internal investigation

“Rio 2016 was a watershed moment for AIBA.”

Thu, 06 Oct, 2016

Tyson Fury ‘seeking help’ because of ‘witch-hunt’ against him - trainer

"Everyone needs to look in the mirror at what they're doing, they're doing a lot of damage to him."

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Michael Conlan looking at pro fight in Ireland in 2017

Conlan's deal with Bob Arum's promotion could see him take on as many as six fights in 2017.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Paddy Barnes signs professional boxing contract

Barnes - a two-time Olympic bronze medallist - is hopeful of making his pro debut before the end of the year.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

Paddy Barnes has made his decision: 'It's time to go pro’

"I’ve been in the amateurs too long and I want a new challenge."

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

Flat battery and broken down car prompts Tyson Fury no show

Tyson Fury failed to show for the press conference to promote his October 29 rematch with Wladimir Klitschko.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

Date and venue set for Fury-Klitschko rematch

In November 2015, Fury became the first boxer to defeat Klitschko in 11 years.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2016

Wladimir Klitschko to seek legal action over Tyson Fury rematch

"To protect my own rights and eventually see the rematch, I am forced to go to court."

Wed, 17 Aug, 2016

Bray has a big screen on the seafront for Katie Taylor’s bout

In 2012, thousands turned out to watch her win gold in London.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

Irish coach: Michael O'Reilly embarrassed the country and Irish boxing

“This has been a very difficult two weeks for Irish boxing.”

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

World champion Tyson Fury charged over alleged presence of a banned substance

The independent National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) will handle the hearing, with a date not yet announced.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016

Watch as Tyson Fury postpones Wladimir Klitschko rematch due to ankle injury

"I've got a little bit of bad news for you all."

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Thousands line streets to say final farewell to Muhammad Ali

World leaders and celebrities will be among 18,000 people expected to attend the funeral at the KFC Yum! Centre, with the ceremony broadcast to millions of viewers around the world.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016