Monthly Archives: August 2011
‘Bazooka’ sets sights on Henry Coyle
Despite squeezing in a four-round bout before curfew, against an opponent strictly in survivor mode, “Bazooka” Joe Linenfelser (10-1-1, 6 KOs) notched his 10th career win on the non-televised portion of the August 20 ESPN Friday Night Fights card in … Continue reading
Willie Sticking to the Plan
We have a plan and were sticking to it was the clear message from former European and Prizefighter champion Willie Casey today as it became clear he would not be a last minute replacement for Kiko Martinez who this week … Continue reading
Dudey preped and ready
With just under two weeks remaining before Paul McCloskey meets the heavy handed Colombian Breidis Prescott in a WBA light-welterweight title eliminator it is time for wind down of what has been an intensive perperation period for both fighters. In … Continue reading
No Kiko
Matchroom Sport has confirmed that European Super Bantamweight champion Kiko Martinez has withdrawn from his fight with Carl Frampton on September 10 at the Odyssey Arena through personal reasons. Martinez’s father was taken ill during the young Spaniard’s training camp … Continue reading
Ireland Settle for Silver
Michael O’Reilly and Gary Sweeney had to settle for silver at the European Youth Championships which concluded at the Citywest Hotel Convention Centre in Dublin today. O’Reilly dominated his welterweight final with Igor Kharitonov of Russia but was controversially adjudged … Continue reading
Irish boxing’s Aussie Newcomer
Speaking to greenjab.ie at the Breen Gym in Belfast is Australian, Welterweight Liam Hutchinson who will make his pro debut on the undercard of the McCloskey-Prescott showdown on the 10th September 2011. Hutchinson who boxed as an amateur in Australia … Continue reading
Dean and Levan’s Belfast Dust-up
With so many one-sided international contests making up the undercard of Irish fighting events, those lucky enough to be in attendance last week at the Gleann boxing club in Belfast got an extra sized serving of what’s to frequently omitted … Continue reading
Ireland on for double gold
Michael O’Reilly and Gary Sweeney will represent Ireland in Saturday’s European Youth Championships finals following thrilling wins at the Citywest Hotel Convention Centre in Dublin tonight. But Joe Fitzpatrick, Stephen Broadhurst and Jack Morrissey all bowed out of the tournament … Continue reading
Five Bronze in the bag
Michael O’Reilly, Joe Fitzpatrick and Gary Sweeney guaranteed Ireland another three bronze medals at the European Youth Championships at the Citywest Convention Centre tonight. But team captain Michael McDonagh, Kieran Forde and Evan Metcalfe bowed out of the tournament following … Continue reading
Big Bang Heads For Kings Hall
Following yesterdays announcement that the September 3rd return of Irish boxing favourite Willie Casey at the Institute of Technology in Limerick had been cancelled, it has been confirmed today that the Prizefighter and former European champion will now feature on … Continue reading
