In another world, Ryan Burnett might already be a household name in Irish sport had the Belfast native opted against turning professional under Ricky Hatton four years ago at the tender age of 21.

Just to undeceive you before you begin. This main piece is about the FA Cup semi-finals, what with the weekend that’s in it, and as a result the illustration was supposed to feature Pep and Arsene and Antonio and Mauricio, with — to give you added value after the week that was in it — a certain vociferous Clare man lurking in the background.

Boxer Dale Evans has spoken of his heartbreak following the death of opponent Mike Towell.

Ricky Hatton brought his considerable expertise and experience to Limerick as he visited a boxing club in the city as part of the Southside Summer Fest.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the son of a former world boxing champion.

A (not so) learned sage once altered the expression “it’s better late than never” by including the addendum “but never late is better”. 

Floyd Mayweather is relishing the chance to finally go toe to toe with Manny Pacquiao, after announcing the long-awaited fight will take place in May.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have come face-to-face as speculation continues to mount that a €250 million superbout between the pair will finally materialise.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao may be moving closer to agreeing terms for a long-awaited bout.

Hippocrates said sport was the preserver of health, writes Brendan O'Brien.

Irish lightweight Ciara Ginty lost out in her bid for gold in yesterday’s 60kg Youth Olympic final in Nanjing, China.

Amir Khan has vowed to “earn” a bout with boxing’s pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather by comprehensively beating Luis Collazo in Las Vegas.

George Groves will refuse to fight Carl Froch unless the British Boxing Board of Control sanction neutral officials for their super-middleweight world title rematch at Wembley Stadium.

He was a ‘mean machine’ by all accounts and the intimidating image of Billy Isaac was what most people who came in contact with him in West Cork will remember.

A former heavyweight boxer and reputed crimeland hardman was found dead at his West Cork home yesterday after a domestic accident.

UFC’s Irish star Conor McGregor is enjoying the spoils of his rise to fame but won’t be letting his focus waver as he seeks a title fight sooner rather later, writes Brendan O’Brien

The art of boxing is a study of a lifetime, one which you can practise everyday but never fully master.

Ricky Hatton wiped tears from his swollen eyes and insisted his failed comeback attempt against Vyacheslav Senchenko on Saturday night has given him all the incentive he needs to emerge as a winner in his hardest fight to come.

Once the pain of the dug left hand which dumped Ricky Hatton down for the count on his boxing comeback has eased, the tremendously popular Manchester ’hitman’ must gear up for the fight of his life.

Ricky Hatton is hopeful his tale of personal redemption has unified fans and critics alike ahead of his boxing return tomorrow night.

Ricky Hatton has revealed just how close he came to committing suicide following during his three-year retirement from boxing.

Ricky Hatton will announce the opponent for his comeback fight this Friday.

The father of former boxing champion Ricky Hatton was arrested for attacking his son the day before he announced his comeback, police sources said.

Ricky Hatton’s decision to resume boxing will be greeted by a mixed reaction when it is officially announced this morning.

Ricky Hatton will be granted a new boxing licence providing he successfully completes all parts of a medical, the British Boxing Board of Control confirmed today.

Ricky Hatton is expected to target a world title rematch with former foe Paulie Malignaggi when he announces his decision to return to the ring at a press conference in Manchester on Friday.

IT WAS a low point for Matthew “Mack the Knife” Macklin.

AMIR KHAN is relishing his return to “the Mecca of boxing” when he takes on wily American veteran Zab Judah in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Ricky Hatton is considering an offer to take part in 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Britain’s former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton has announced his retirement from boxing in a media briefing today.

Ricky Hatton hopes to eventually regain his licence to box even if he admits he is unlikely to make a comeback.

Former world champion Ricky Hatton today had his boxer’s licence withdrawn by the British Boxing Board of Control.

IT’S difficult right now to say what poses the greatest threat to the integrity and reputation of sport, and its central place in the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton today spoke of his "disgust" at his alleged binge drinking and drug taking but insisted he did not have a problem.

Ricky Hatton will be investigated by police over allegations he snorted cocaine in a hotel room, it emerged today.

Ricky Hatton’s father fought back tears today as he spoke of his anguish over his son’s battle with depression.

RICKY HATTON has been suffering from severe depression for “several weeks”, his spokesman Max Clifford confirmed last night as the boxer was admitted to a rehabilitation facility.

Ricky Hatton has been suffering from severe depression for “several weeks”, his spokesman Max Clifford confirmed tonight as the boxer was admitted to a rehabilitation facility.

Ricky Hatton plans to enter a rehabilitation clinic today following reports this weekend of cocaine use, and will await advice over how his recovery can proceed from there.

Ricky Hatton was today said to be “devastated and distraught” after being secretly filmed allegedly snorting cocaine.

Trainer Freddie Roach believes Amir Khan has taken a big step towards boxing’s big time following his acclaimed American debut at Madison Square Garden.