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Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 3
Katie Taylor Croke Park fight moves closer ahead of Friday press conference
Taylor has been mandated to face Flora Pili for the WBC Super-Lightweight title, although that does not mean that the matchup is likely.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Tyson Fury announces August return to the ring in Dublin
Tyson Fury announces August return to the ring in Dublin
Tyson Fury posted a video on Instagram showing him back in training in Thailand alongside the caption: “Let’s go August 1, Dublin, Ireland.

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Ring V: Night Of The Samurai - Fight Night
Naoya Inoue is the greatest show in sports today. Now comes the fight of his life
The Japanese wrecking ball known as the Monster takes center stage at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday, facing unbeaten rival Junto Nakatani in a matchup for the ages

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 3
Hearn: Fury v Joshua at Croke Park ruled out, Katie Taylor must headline
Katie Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn said "absolutely over my dead body is Katie Taylor going on an undercard at Croke Park".

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Spike O'Sullivan: a nod, a wink, and helping boxing's darkness find the light
S Spike O'Sullivan: a nod, a wink, and helping boxing's darkness find the light
I can’t tell you how many lads have come through gyms I’ve been in or who I’ve met at fight nights who take one wrong turn, find the darkness and then get caught in a vicious cycle

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Michael Conlan v Kevin Walsh - SSE Arena
'Slán go fóill' - Michael Conlan to retire from boxing after split-decision defeat to Kevin Walsh
Conlan will retire with a 20-4 professional record

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Jazza Dickens and Anthony Cacace 12/3/2026
S Spike O'Sullivan: Cacace a great example of quality taking its time to rise to the top
Anthony is where I always believed he could be - headlining an absolutely stacked card of cracking Paddy’s Weekend fights at the 3 Arena

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Katie Taylor 23/11/2023
Katie Taylor confirms retirement with final fight set for Dublin
Boxing champion confirms she will retire this year, with Croke Park her dream venue for a Dublin farewell

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Kellie Harrington with Kellie McLoughlin 17/1/2026
Inner battle the hardest to win when facing a two-time Olympic champion
Kellie McLoughlin, a 27-year-old former Dublin under camogie player and footballer, lost to two-time Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington in the lightweight final at the National Elites on Saturday

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

National Elite Boxing Championships 2026 - Finals
Kellie Harrington: “Today, I felt like the underdog and I love that feeling of feeling like the underdog"
The Olympic champion has yet to decide on what comes next having claimed her 12th National Elites title three months after returning to the ring

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Netflix's Canelo vs Crawford - Fight Night
Terence Crawford, boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record
Crawford turned pro in 2008 and won titles in four weight classes.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and Mateusz Pawlowski 10/10/2025
S A doctor's note: 'Somehow, Mr O’Sullivan managed to fight and win two weeks after suffering this injury'
I’ve had friends and colleagues tell me I’d be mad to reveal a brutal injury like this. Any future opponent now knows where I’ve been damaged. But I’m a 41-year-old who’s spent most of his life fighting

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley - O2 Arena
Fabio Wardley set for WBO heavyweight title after Oleksandr Usyk vacates belt
Usyk has decided to relinquish the title rather than defend it against Wardley

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley - O2 Arena
Joseph Parker failed drugs test on day of heavyweight bout with Fabio Wardley
A routine test by Joseph Parker given to VADA on the day of the bout returned positive, reportedly for cocaine. 

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games - Day 7 - Boxing
Olympic bronze medallist Aidan Walsh 'at peace' with retirement after career of struggles outside the ring
During his boxing career, Aidan Walsh struggled with his mental health. He plans to do a Masters in sports psychology, and possibly a PhD, with the aim of helping fellow athletes. 

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Kellie Harrington returns to boxing with first fight back confirmed
Kellie Harrington returns to boxing with first fight back confirmed
Harrington announced her retirement from the sport after winning gold for the second time at last year's Paris Games.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Team Ireland Olympic Ball 2024
Niall O'Carroll departs Irish boxing for key Rowing Ireland role
O'Carroll succeeds Antonio Maurogiovanni in the job. 

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Netflix's Canelo vs Crawford - Press Conference
S Spike O'Sullivan: Canelo and Crawford haven't left it too late, fight should go down like fine wine
I was buzzing around the gym like a 23-year old this week. That's good. My comeback fight, my first as a 41-year-old, is next month.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Terence Crawford v Israil Madrimov - Fight Annoucement
Terence Crawford targets history against Canelo Alvarez in 'biggest fight in a decade'
Crawford said his preparation has remained consistent despite having to move up two weight classes to challenge the Mexican superstar

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Boxing from 3 Arena Dublin - Michael Conlan v Jack Bateson
Michael Conlan: I still believe I can be world champion. Tonight I showed a glimpse of that
Conlan's promoter Kalle Sauerland said the Belfast boxer having a large supporter base means he may not have to go the eliminator route for a title fight.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Jack Marley 28/8/2025
Ireland full of hunger for World boxing champs after Olympic lows
Seven of the Olympians who competed for Ireland in Paris will box at the upcoming World Championships in Liverpool. 

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Cameron v Taylor 2 - Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship Fight
Chantelle Cameron hits out at ‘crazy’ negotiation delays by Katie Taylor’s camp
The Irish two-division champion has until September 18 to reach a deal and avoid a purse bid hearing for the mandatory bout.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 11 - Boxing
Kellie Harrington still packing a punch for Ireland's elite boxers
12 months on from Paris and stating her intention to step away from international boxing, Harrington is still part of the IABA's high performance unit. 

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 3
Katie Taylor: Ten rounds that sealed immortality
Taylor's third victory over Amanda Serrano was different: there was less relentless fury, less darkness on display.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Taylor v Serrano 3 - Kick-Off Press Conference
‘She likes the idea of quietness’ - What is Katie Taylor chasing now?
The only place Katie Taylor looks truly at ease in the public glare is between the ropes. Everything else is tolerated.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn Press Conference
S Gary Spike O’Sullivan: My heart says Eubank Jr, Benn has never earned that swagger
These are two guys I know pretty bloody well. I’ve gone in there and traded leather with Eubank. That date in December 2015 also happens to be the first time I ever met Benn.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Imane Khelif,Angela Carini
Imane Khelif hits back at Donald Trump and targets Olympic title defence
Khelif said the US president's transgender policies do not concern her. 

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Callum Walsh v Dauren Yeleussinov
Callum Walsh’s blockbuster Madison Square Garden show: 'This is what the boxing world should look like'
One of Walsh's aims is to secure a homecoming in Cork

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Boxing from Belfast Weigh-Ins
Andy Lee backing Paddy Donovan all-Irish fight of the century
The fight being in Belfast would seem like an obvious advantage for Crocker, but Lee says that's not necessarily the case

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Five Irish boxers win medals at Strandja, four to fight for upgrades 
Five Irish boxers win medals at Strandja, four to fight for upgrades 
Louis Rooney, Adam Hession, Dean Clancy and Jack Marley have secured bronze medals and will fight for a finals spot on Saturday. Ciara Walsh will head home with a bronze.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Crocker v Donovan Launch Press Conference
Irish boxing has dreamed of blockbuster domestic showdowns like Crocker v Donovan
Irish professional boxing has picked itself up off the floor.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Team Ireland Paris 2024 Olympic Squad Homecoming
Boxing nears spot at LA Olympics as IOC recognises new body
The International Olympic Committee has taken a key step towards retaining boxing on the programme for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 as it recognised a new governing body for the sport.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Beterbeiv v Bivol – The Last Crescendo Press Conference
Boxing’s ‘Fight Card of the Century’ has a glaring omission: women
As Riyadh becomes the de facto home of big-time boxing, the women’s code risks being left behind.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

John Cooney death
Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout
An Irish tricolour was draped over the coffin along with a picture of the boxer, while floral tributes were left around the altar

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Cameron v Taylor 2 - Undercard
Belfast boxer John Cooney in intensive care following title fight
The fighter was taken to hospital where it was discovered he had an intercranial haemorrhage. He underwent immediate surgery. 

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury - Press Conference - Thursday December 19th
S Spike O'Sullivan: Usyk to become untouchable as the best heavyweight of his generation 
Can Fury avenge the first loss of his professional life or will Usyk cement his place as arguably the pound-for-pound king of the last 30-odd years?

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury - Previews - Monday December 16th
Tyson Fury vows cut back showboating for Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Fury says bluntly. “I’d have to have no legs, no arms and half my head chopped off not to take the rematch. No eyeballs as well. I’d do it if I was blind.”

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor 13/11/2024
Katie Taylor backs Tyson over Paul ahead of double-bill rematch with Amanda Serrano
At Wednesday’s press conference, the Bray boxer was asked for her prediction. 'You can never bet against a legend. Mike Tyson,' she replied

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Open Workout For LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson
‘I’m still a small bit emotional’ – Katie Taylor reflects on where women's boxing has come from
"I have to compose myself,” Taylor said as she considered her childhood hero, the woman to whom she sent a letter as a child to ask for advice on how to make it in a sport with so many obstacles

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Jake Paul v Mike Perry
Serrano sets sights on trilogy: 'If Katie wants her belts back, we’re going to have to go for a third fight'
Taylor exhibits an obvious frustration at endless questions about retirement. She knows this won’t last.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing Match Arlington Press Conference
Letter from Texas: First peek behind the curtain as Katie Taylor prepares for Friday fight night
Friday is Netflix’s first boxing event. How did Katie Taylor become part of that?

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Callum Walsh celebrates winning with Tom Loeffler and Freddie Roach 20/9/2024
Friday was the best night of Cork boxer Callum Walsh's life so far
The 23-year-old is now 12-0 in his pro career. With every fight, his changes a little bit. 

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois: Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition
British journalist 'barred' from Joshua-Dubois fight at Wembley after Saudi criticism
Oliver Brown says he was denied entry to the fight on Saturday in the wake of a Telegraph article

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Canelo Alvarez v Edgar Berlanga
Canelo Alvarez dominates Edgar Berlanga by unanimous decision to retain titles
The 34-year-old Álvarez dominated much of the fight, wearing down the 27-year-old challenger

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

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