Monthly Archives: February 2012
‘Camán Matt’ – Tipp hurlers lead the cheer for Macklin in the Big Apple
Earlier today, Matthew Macklin participated in an open workout before a packed house of media at the Trinity Boxing Club in New York City. Macklin is being trained by world-class trainer Buddy McGirt for his upcoming middleweight championship bout live … Continue reading
‘Brick Fists’ Frampton targets Murnoe, Quigg & Martinez after St Patrick’s Day bash
The Jackal confirms Ghanaian for War of the Roses defence Carl Frampton is aiming to impress on his second Commonwealth super bantamweight defence as he targets big showdowns with the hottest super bantamweight stars this year. Frampton faces Ghanaian bantamweight … Continue reading
Andy Lee hunts Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and his WBC title
Kronk Irish Middleweight Star, Andy Lee (27W-1L, 19KOs) is ready and available to fight World Boxing Council (WBC) World Middleweight Champion, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (45W- 1D, 1NC 31KOs) on June 2 or 16. Following Chavez Jr.’s second successful defence … Continue reading
Belfast’s Olympic Boxing greats honoured by City
Belfast Lord Mayor Niall Ó Donnghaile, Northern Ireland Sports Minister Caral Ni Chuilin and Dermot Sherlock, the honorary secretary of the Irish Olympic Council, bobbed and weaved their way through a unique gathering of Belfast’s Olympic boxing legends today. The … Continue reading
Irish Olympic boxing squad fly out to Germany
A 13-strong Irish Elite squad fly out to Germany tomorrow (February 28th) to begin a training camp in Hennef. London 2012 Olympians Michael Conlan, John Joe Nevin and Darren O’Neill have been included in the Irish panel. Current Elite champions … Continue reading
Casey sparkles and Belfast jewels shine on Emerald bill
The Emerald Roadhouse in Belfast was the host to a hometown shutout on Saturday night as the ‘Young Guns’ of the northern scene made it a night to remember for what was Emerald Promotions inaugural offering. The six fight card … Continue reading
Video interview : Casey Crushes Kanales
See link below to watch Boxing-Ireland.com’s Stephen Sharpe talking to Willie Casey following his fantastic first round victory over David Kanales Willie Casey on David Kanalas fight in Belfast and his future with Emerald Promotions
Wager : Don’t bet against me catching Cacace
NOBODY can accuse Ben Wager of not being game for a fight. The Barnsley lightweight, 21, fought in the away corner on debut and lost narrowly in Scotland. This week, with his scheduled fight against unbeaten Kyle Winters cancelled, Wager, … Continue reading
Fury vs Rogan : UNFINISHED BUSINESS set for Belfast
Last Saturday night promoter Mick Hennessy announced live on Channel 5 in front of millions of viewers “I’m absolutely proud and delighted to say that we have got a massive fight at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on April 14th, … Continue reading
McCloskey and Prizefighter set for massive Belfast double header
Dudey takes on two-time champ Diaz after Irish Middleweights clash A huge night of boxing in Belfast is on the way as Paul McCloskey and Prizefighter Middleweights II take over the Kings Hall on May 5, live on Sky Sports. … Continue reading
