Organisation: USA Boxing

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Put ‘em up! Billy Walsh believes postponing the Olympics will not necessarily prove a bad thing for the US boxing squad which has five or six team members who could do with another year’s experience. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

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Living and guiding American dreams

Colorado Springs casts a long shadow in American sports. The city is home to the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the US Air Force Academy (Go Falcons!) as well as the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. And the US Olympic Team.

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McComb shocks world champion

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Noel Murphy plans title shot after first home pro win

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Dean Walsh putting it all on the line against Mayo rival Ray Moylette

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Zaur Antia: I turned down other offers

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Billy Walsh’s fairytale ending as row rages on

Billy Walsh gets ready for action in Memphis

Former Ireland head coach Billy Walsh will sign a contract with USA Boxing this week in Memphis.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Billy Walsh: “What I was offered was unworkable and aimed at forcing me to resign.”

The ex-Irish amateur boxing head coach comes out swinging in the wake of the IABA statement. This is his statement in full.

Sun, 25 Oct, 2015

Zaur Antia ‘100%’ committed to Ireland role

Zaur Antia has been confirmed as interim head coach of Irish boxing’s High Performance Unit and the Georgian has insisted he will not follow Billy Walsh to the USA.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

IABA maintains silence as Walsh heading for US

One week on from Michael Conlan’s world championship final win, officials from the Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) were last night preparing a defence for the increasing criticism launched at them following the resignation of Billy Walsh.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

Kenny Egan fears for future as imminent Billy Walsh exit leaves vacuum

Kenneth Egan fears the departure of Billy Walsh from Irish boxing could rock Irish boxing’s coaching structures as the Olympic silver medallist insisted a coherent, long-term succession plan must be put in place.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2015