Monthly Archives: June 2012
Elfidh : I’ll smash ‘Plastic Hatton’ Farrell and take his 0!
The Central Area lightweight title is the physical prize on offer but the winner will also earn the right to face either Hull’s Tommy Coyle or his to be announced opponent for the vacant English belt in Hull in September. … Continue reading
Heavyweight champ Reynolds just the ticket ahead of Belfast debut
Turning 39 most boxers have long since hung up their mitts and settled for a life of reminiscing on sepia-coloured past glories. However, former Irish international amateur star turned boxing coach, Stephen Reynolds, isn’t most boxers and is set to … Continue reading
Chavez heat too much for Andy Lee in El Paso
by Dallan O’Donnell It was all set to be a defining night in the career of Andy Lee. According to many Irish fans, it was supposed to be a great night of boxing and a pleasant distraction from the dismal … Continue reading
Joe Ward’s Olympic hopes dashed
Young Irish star Joe Ward will not represent Ireland at London 2012 it was confirmed today. He had the disappointing news delivered to him via the IABA. The IABA have made the following statement. “The IABA have received final notification … Continue reading
Emanuel Steward Concerned About Chavez Jr Drug Test for Lee Fight
Andy Lee, Irish Kronk middleweight fighter put on a brave performance in his WBC world title challenge against champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on Saturday night at the Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas. Lee to his credit went to … Continue reading
Full bill for Emerald Promotions for Belfast show on July 21 announced
Emerald Promotions have announced the full for their upcoming Belfast at the Emerald Roadhouse in Belfast on July 21. Headlining the packed bill is an Irish light-middleweight title contest between Northern Ireland light-middleweight title holder Joe Hillerby of Belfast and … Continue reading
Controversy after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Andy Lee weigh-in
Controversy has broke out after the weigh-in of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Andy Lee world title bout in El Paso, Texas over the gloves for the fight. A representative for the Texas Commission refused a request made by Team … Continue reading
Frampton on the edge of world honours after classy display
by Dallan O’Donnell After the best performance of his career on Saturday night on the undercard of Carl Froch’s bout with Lucian Bute, in Nottingham, the future looks very bright indeed for the Belfast man. Carl showed all his boxing … Continue reading
Title push for Kieran Farrell under John Breen and Eamonn Magee guidance
Belfast-based ‘Vicious’ Kieran Farrell has hailed new trainer John Breen as “the final piece of the jigsaw” as he prepares for the first of what the Heywood youngster hopes will be many title fights. 21-year-old Farrell, 12-0, meets fellow unbeaten … Continue reading
Andy Lee Confident of Beating Julio Chavez Jr. on June 16
Andy ‘Irish’ Lee (28-1, 20KO’s) is a fighter on a mission as he prepares to challenge unbeaten middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (45-0-1, 31 KO’s) for his WBC championship green belt on June 16 at the outdoor Sun Bowl … Continue reading
