Peter Jackson gets over the gainline, behind the headline

Stevo Timothy’s Farmer Michael is a popular character, but he also sparks snobbery from the comedy community, and praise from those who don’t ‘get’ that his views might not be real, writes Ed Power

Carl Frampton is not invincible in Belfast, according to the Cincinnati Kid.

British boxer Tyson Fury has said he wants to train with Ireland's own Conor McGregor.

Katie Taylor says the defence of her IBF and WBA World Lightweight titles against current WBC World super-featherweight champion, Eva Wahlstrom at Madison Square Garden Saturday night will be the toughest assignment of her professional career but remains confident of overcoming her unbeaten opponent.

Frank Warren plans to begin negotiations for a lucrative rematch between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder imminently.

Andy Lee this year called time on his ground-breaking, 39-fight career which ultimately gleaned the world middleweight title but he is never too far from the sport which enveloped his life for the best part of three decades. This weekend, the Limerick man is in Los Angeles as his long-time friend Tyson Fury challenges bookmakers’ favourite Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight title and Lee is not ruling out an upset, writes Declan Taylor

Frank Warren has conceded that Tyson Fury may no longer be the fighter who once outclassed Wladimir Klitschko — but the promoter also believes he only needs to be at 80% to defeat Deontay Wilder.

Michaela Walsh and Kellie Harrington’s bid to become the only Irish female fighters beside Katie Taylor to reach a European Elite final ended on split decision reversals in Sofia, Bulgaria yesterday.

Rory McIroy is the clear winner in the 2018 rankings for the richest young sports star in Britain and Ireland, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.

Tony Bellew has insisted he will continue to fight and has targeted Tyson Fury and Andre Ward as potential future opponents.

Fury claims he can go on to knock out "dosser" Anthony Joshua and reclaim his place as the king of the heavyweight division after confirming a return to the ring for the first time in nearly three years.

He last fought in November 2015 when he outpointed Wladimir Klitschko to win the IBF, WBA and WBO titles.

Michelle de Bruin would get considerably less  than a four-year ban today, writes Jack Anderson.

Tyson Fury's boxing licence will be reinstated if the former world heavyweight champion passes his medical.

Tyson Fury has had no contact with the British Boxing Board of Control, despite insisting he is to "reapply" for his boxer's licence.

The prevalence of doping in sport has been once again to the fore in recent weeks, writes Jack Anderson.

Tyson Fury failed to turn up for his UK Anti-Doping hearing today, the agency has confirmed.

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has confirmed he will attempt to become a professional boxer with the ultimate aim of challenging for a title belt.

Tyson Fury says he is "on the right path" for a ring return.

Frank Warren has "guaranteed" Tyson Fury will reclaim the world heavyweight title after dismissing suggestions he has retired.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury appeared to announce his retirement on Wednesday

Tyson Fury will target a comeback fight on July 8, provided he overturns a suspended drugs ban at a UK Anti-Doping hearing tomorrow.

Anthony Joshua has set his sights on fighting a "real villain" as he plans his next move after overcoming Wladimir Klitschko in an epic showdown at Wembley.

Tyson Fury claims he will return to boxing in July on the undercard of Billy Joe Saunders' world title fight.

Anthony Joshua has revisited the journey that took him from teenage tearaway to world heavyweight champion in the build up to his April 29 fight with Wladimir Klitschko.

Tony Bellew is considering retiring in the wake of his victory over David Haye.

Chris Eubank Jnr has moved into contention for a world title fight later this year after stopping Australia's Renold Quinlan in 10 rounds at London's Olympia.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Tyson Fury has started attending sessions with a psychologist after delaying his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko for a second time.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has urged Tyson Fury to stay off social media and get the help he needs to return to health and the boxing ring.

Kellie Maloney has accused Tyson Fury of "degrading" the world heavyweight title with his behaviour since becoming champion.