Monthly Archives: April 2011
Punisher’s Mission Accomplished
It’s a case of job well done and another step towards a major title shot for Tallaght banger Patrick Hyland 22-0 (KO10) who took his record to an impressive 22-0 in London tonight against the tough Daniel Kodjo Sassou. The … Continue reading
Ladies in the Medals
The Irish team taking part in the inaugural Girls World youth and junior boxing championships in Turkey maintained Ireland’s current international winning streak taking home a handful of bronze medals. The first of the medal winners was Belfast’s Michaela Walsh … Continue reading
Bron(KO) “Bucking” for Fitzer
Middleweight Champion Bronco “Superman” McKart is ready to give Anthony Fitzgerald the opportunity of a lifetime by confirming that he is willing to travel from his home in Monroe Michigan to Ireland if that’s what it takes to make a … Continue reading
Pajo’s London weigh-in
The weigh-in ahead of Saturday nights clash between Darren “Dazzling” Barker and Italian “Vulcano” Domenico Spada for the vacant EBU middleweight title took place today in London with both fighters comfortably making their weight. Of Irish interest at today’s weigh-in … Continue reading
Macklin to Sturm up lucky number four.
After a month of misery for Irish fighters in World title bouts Matthew Macklin believes he can deliver the goods for the Fighting Irish when he travels to Germany in June in a bid to end Felix Sturm’s reign as … Continue reading
London Calling for ‘Punisher’ Hyland
Unbeaten Dublin Featherweight Patrick The Punisher Hyland heads to London this weekend as he bids to extend his perfect record to 22 and 0 when he takes on Daniel Kodjo Sassou on the undercard to the Darren Barker Domenico Spada … Continue reading
What’s next for Dudey
McCloskey Road-map – Shane Morrissey It’s the 16th April 2011, shortly after 10:45 pm in the M.E.N arena in Manchester, there’s a look of both amazement and confusion on the face of Oscar De La Hoya. Amir Khan, his next … Continue reading
Fitzer be-lee-ives he can
Despite the continuous ridicule of the ever improving Anthony Fitzgerald 12-2 (KO4) for stating his desire to fight fellow Irishman Andy Lee 25-1 (KO19), it was infact Fitzgerald who today received a ‘come get me’ calling card from the Stateside … Continue reading
Boxing in the Community
Community Boxing Officers End of Round One (1 Year Later): By: Oisín Fagan Pending the selection-process and just before the IABA/Dublin City Council (DCC) partnership announced their successful candidates for the Community Boxing Development Officer positions, I wondered how the … Continue reading
Eamonn for the Top
Dungiven pugilist Eamonn O’Kane who won gold at the Commonwealth games has decided to hang up his amateur vest and go pro. O’Kane who also got a taste of what its like to box without headguards boxing for Milan in … Continue reading
