KENNETH EGAN caused a major sensation in Irish boxing long before last night’s big home international against the USA got underway when the Olympic silver medallist failed to show up for the weigh-in.

A boating woman who was killed when a stingray jumped out of the water in the Florida Keys and hit her face died of skull fractures and brain injuries, not from the animal’s poisonous barb, a medical examiner said.

A woman who was killed when a stingray jumped out of the water in the Florida Keys and hit her face died of skull fractures and brain injuries, not from the animal’s poisonous barb, a medical examiner said today.

BERNARD DUNNE was reluctant to make any predictions other than to say that he is not going to lose this fight when he took time out to relax yesterday in advance of tomorrow night’s defence of his European Super-Bantamweight title against Yersin Jailauov at The Point.

BERNARD DUNNE will defend his European super bantamweight title against Yerson Jailauov from Kazakhstan at the Point Depot on March 25 in the first of four planned fights this year.

CROKE PARK could be the venue if and when Bernard Dunne fights for a world title, his manager Brian Peters confirmed yesterday.

Top trainer Brendan Ingle has backed Ireland's Bernard Dunne to go on and become a world champion.

Bernard Dunne is out to emulate his boyhood hero Barry McGuigan by landing a European title before going in search of world honours.

BERNARD DUNNE takes his boxing career to a new level when he fights former champion, Esham Pickering, for the European Super Bantamweight title at The Point tonight.

BERNARD DUNNE will be cheering on rival Michael Hunter as the Englishman bids for world title glory tonight in Hartlepool.

BERNARD DUNNE is under no illusion about the enormity of the task when he faces former champion, Esham Pickering, for the European Super Bantamweight title at The Point on November 11 where all the 7,000 available tickets are sold out.

BERNARD DUNNE is ready to challenge Michael Hunter for the European super-bantamweight title and, after the Dubliner’s demolition of the promising American David Martinez at the National Stadium on Saturday night, all the indicators point to a showdown in Dublin next October or November.

Bernard Dunne gradually wore down American fighter David Martinez to rack up his 21st straight pro win at the National Stadium last night.

DAVID MARTINEZ does not seem to appreciate the enormity of the challenge that lies ahead of him when he takes on Bernard Dunne before his hometown fans at the National Stadium on Saturday night.

BERNARD DUNNE will box for the European super bantamweight title in Dublin next October or November his manager/promoter Brian Peters confirmed yesterday.

BERNARD DUNNE will box for the European super bantamweight title in Dublin next October or November his manager/promoter Brian Peters, confirmed yesterday.

Undefeated Dubliner Bernard Dunne is Italy-bound for his next fight on April 3.

BERNARD DUNNE took a giant step towards an inevitable clash with the European super-bantamweight champion Michael Hunter after his short route victory over former British and European bantamweight champion Noel Wilders at the sell-out show in the National Stadium on Saturday night.

Bernard Dunne aims to continue his unbeaten record when he takes on Noel Withers tonight at the National Stadium in Dublin.

Bernard Dunne believes Noel Wilders will wilt before his class and the passion of his Irish supporters in the National Stadium, Dublin tomorrow night.

Following a gruelling training camp, unbeaten Dubliner Bernard Dunne believes he is in the shape of his life ahead of Saturday night’s acid test against former European champion Noel Wilders.

Former European and British bantamweight champion Noel Wilders has been chosen to oppose Dubliner Bernard Dunne at the National Stadium on Saturday, January 28.

HAVING chalked up an 18th straight pro win in Germany last weekend, Bernard Dunne is hoping to make a step up in class by challenging England’s Michael Hunter for the European (EBU) super bantamweight title within the next six months.

Two British soldiers were found guilty today of abusing Iraqi civilian prisoners at an aid camp in Basra.

One of three British soldiers on trial accused of abusing Iraqi prisoners had the charge against him dropped today.