Arena: Irish boxing’s bright prospects and the brutal realities of the fight game

On this week’s episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner’s weekly sports podcast, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Galway boxer Kieran Molloy ahead of his November 14 bout against Steve Suppan at London’s OVO Arena Wembley.

Arena: Maurice Brosnan is joined by Galway boxer Kieran Molloy

With a homecoming fight planned for 2027, Molloy discusses the challenges of making it in the professional ranks, the heartbreak of major fights falling through and the cancellation of a planned homecoming bout at Pease Stadium.

The pair also look at the future of Irish boxing, the harsh realities of the professional game and the advice Molloy has for young fighters hoping to make their mark.

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Read Maurice’s interview with Kieran from last year.