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<p>A STRETCH: ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan punching his way to a comeback - if painful - victory at the National Stadium over Mateusz Pawlowski. Pic: Laszlo Geczo, Inpho</p>

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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

<p>Fabio Wardley claimed the interim WBO heavyweight title from Joseph Parker last month. Pic: Steven Paston/PA Wire.</p>

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Fabio Wardley set for WBO heavyweight title after Oleksandr Usyk vacates belt

<p>Joseph Parker suffered an 11th round stoppage against Fabio Wardley on October 25. Pic: Steven Paston/PA Wire.</p>

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Joseph Parker failed drugs test on day of heavyweight bout with Fabio Wardley

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games - Day 7 - Boxing

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Olympic bronze medallist Aidan Walsh 'at peace' with retirement after career of struggles outside the ring

Kellie Harrington returns to boxing with first fight back confirmed

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Kellie Harrington returns to boxing with first fight back confirmed

Team Ireland Olympic Ball 2024

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Niall O'Carroll departs Irish boxing for key Rowing Ireland role

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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'Monster' Inoue stops Portlaoise's TJ Doheny in world title fight

It is the first time that Doheny has been stooped.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

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S Spike O'Sullivan: TJ Doheny's title shot might be the biggest fight ever for an Irish boxer

TJ Doheny is one of the most underrated and underappreciated boxers and sportspeople Ireland has produced in the last decade.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 6 - Boxing

Decision on boxing's Olympic future to be made in 2025

The IOC has not included the sport on the LA 2028 programme yet and has urged national boxing federations to create a new global boxing body or risk missing out on the Olympics in four years' time.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 11 - Boxing

S Spike O’Sullivan: We’re blessed to have St Kellie Harrington, our patron saint of grace and glory

What is it about Kellie Harrington that makes us feel the way we feel?

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Imane Khelif,Angela Carini

Women’s boxing in Olympic storm: who is Algeria’s Imane Khelif and what issues does she face?

Is the International Boxing Association using Imane Khelif's situation to undermine the International Olympic Committee after it was stripped of its recognition due to persistent concerns over corruption and governance issues?

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 11 - Boxing

1.37m watched Kellie Harrington win Olympic gold on RTÉ2

A further 369,000 watched on the RTÉ Player.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Watch: Thousands in Dublin's Diamond Park celebrate Kellie Harrington's Olympic gold

Watch: Thousands in Dublin's Diamond Park celebrate Kellie Harrington's Olympic gold

The crowd erupted into screams when it was confirmed that the boxer had retained her Olympic lightweight title after beating China’s Wenlu Yang

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Kellie Harrington celebrates after being declared the winner 3/8/2024

‘It is the best feeling ever’ - Kellie Harrington clinches spot in gold medal fight with masterclass

Harrington had beaten Ferreira in the Tokyo Olympic final to win gold.

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 5 - Boxing

Amidst dark clouds for Irish boxing, Kellie Harrington brings hope

Just getting ten to this stage was an enormous achievement. Remember it is a record-equalling team size. Not since 1960 have so many Irish boxers qualified. In Tokyo Irish boxing claimed two medals. In Rio it was zero.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Carlo Paalam in action against Jude Gallagher 31/7/2024

Jude Gallagher bows out as classy 'Tin-can Crusher' Paalam progresses

“I thought the fight was closer than what the scorecards made it out to be, but I’ve no complaints."

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

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Conor McGregor narrowly avoids jail for ‘appalling’ dangerous driving incidents

Court told that MMA star jumped a red light, sped in and out of traffic, and almost caused a collision during the incident in March 2022

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

European Games 2023 - Day Nine

Amy Broadhurst's switch to Team GB was 'painful' but IABA was 'professional'

"We just tried to be professional about it. Everything that was requested of us, we did.

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

Paul v Tyson & Taylor v Serrano 2 - Press Tour New York

Katie Taylor fight in doubt as Paul vs Tyson postponed

Katie Taylor's rematch with Amanda Serrano was slated to be the co-main event on the card was was due to be broadcast globally on Netflix.

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Homecoming of the Irish Olympic Boxers

IBA to offer prize money to all boxing medallists at Paris Olympics

The IBA said it will award $100,000 to gold medallists, $50,000 for silver medals and $25,000 for bronze.

Wed, 29 May, 2024

IABA National Elite Boxing Championships 2024 Finals

Two leaps of faith leave Jenny Lehane on brink of the Olympics

Paris and everything that comes with the XXXIII Olympiad still sits nine weeks distant but this is the point in the cycle where so many athletes pour through closing qualifying windows

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Irish Examiner View: Battle of succession — the rematch

Irish Examiner View: Battle of succession — the rematch

Joe Biden and his team will be hoping Donald Trump’s TV debabte style will jolt voters

Sat, 18 May, 2024

2024 European Boxing Championships - Semi-Finals

Kellie Harrington hoping rare defeat has 'put a fire' under her for Paris Olympics

“You're never too big for your boots and never too big for your roots.”

Thu, 16 May, 2024