Yearly Archives: 2012
Katie Taylor : A golden year for the Golden Girl
by Pádraig Ivory It seems like only yesterday that Katie Taylor was rallying for support to include women’s boxing in the London 2012 Olympics. Boxing was unique in so far as it was confined to male only participation. The AIBA … Continue reading
Boxing-Ireland.com’s 4th Annual Irish Boxing Awards 2012
Boxing-Ireland.com’s 4th Annual Irish Boxing Awards 2012 Let’s come straight out and say it, 2012 was a year our amateur boxers overshadowed the achievements of our pugilists without a vest. It didn’t really come as much of a shock though … Continue reading
Andy Lee has ‘Unfinished Business’ with Anthony Fitzgerald
Andy Lee will face Anthony Fitzgerald on an emotional return to Ireland at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on February 9 live on Sky Sports in Betfair’s ‘Unfinished Business’. Lee returned to the UK from America to train with Adam Booth following … Continue reading
“Punisher” Hyland hits Vegas in search of early Christmas present
Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland touched down in Las Vegas at the weekend as he wraps up preparations for the biggest fight of his life. The Dubliner hits boxing’s big time on December 8th when he takes on Javier Fortuna for … Continue reading
Steve Collins appointed President of Malta Boxing Commission
The Malta Boxing Commission today announced that World Champion Steve ‘Celtic Warrior’ Collins has been appointed as their new President. Collins takes over the role from Interim President Gianluca Di Caro, who temporarily took the reigns of the Malta Boxing … Continue reading
Pajo Hyland’s Big Step Up in Las Vegas
Dublin fight fans will gather in force this Saturday night to cheer on local hero Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland who fights for the WBA Interim World Featherweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Irish fight favorites Paul and … Continue reading
Kieran Farrell Interview plus “Tell Me Ma” Unplugged
‘Vicious’ Kieran Farrell talks to Len Gunning from Boxing-Ireland.com ahead of his “Battle of Manchester” clash with the highly respected Anthony Crolla. The “Battle of Manchester” which takes place at the city’s Bowler’s venue on December 7th is the … Continue reading
Fury blasts Price & Co after overcoming awkward Johnson
by Gary Totton, photos by Kevin Finn Tyson Fury grabbed the 20th win of his professional career Saturday night at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast with a gritty display against the well-travelled American Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson, who fell to only … Continue reading
FURY: I’M THE BEST HEAVYWEIGHT SINCE LENNOX LEWIS
TYSON Fury says he will send out a clear message to the world that he is the future of the heavyweight division when he defeats American Kevin Johnson in their WBC World heavyweight title eliminator. Fury and Johnson meet at … Continue reading
Cutting Crew : Walsh and McShane make Odyssey outing
by Gary Totton On Saturday 1st December two of Belfast’s Boxing barbers Dee “Waldo” Walsh and Daniel “Insane” McShane who both fight out of the Kronk Gym in Belfast under the watchful eye of trainer Tony Dunlop, will both be … Continue reading
