This Amateur section is dedicated to all the Irish amateur boxers that have brought home a medal in international competitions.

Results and Action from Irish Elite Finals 2013

A night of World class boxing and the return of Katie Taylor to competitive action for the first time since she won gold at the London Olympics ended on a poignant note after Ken Egan announced his retirement from inside … Continue reading →

IABA U-turn on Stadium final venue

The Irish Daily Star sponsored 2013 Elite National Championships finals will be held at the National Stadium in Dublin on Friday, February 22nd. The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) had planned to hold the preliminaries, quarter-finals and semi-finals of the … Continue reading →

Amateur star Sutcliffe Jnr turns pro on Dundalk show

Philip Sutcliffe Jnr, the son of Olympian and Crumlin Gym trainer Philip Sutcliffe, has decided its time leave the amateur code behind and turn his talents to professional boxing making his debut in Dundalk on March 9. Best known for … Continue reading →

WSB Lionhearts and Knockouts primed with Irish talent

The British Lionhearts versus USA Knockouts World Series of Boxing (WSB) showdown at York Hall, London on January 17 next will have a distinctly Irish flavour, with John Joe Nevin, Michael Conlan, Joe Ward and Sean Turner in action on … Continue reading →

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 →

IABA slam Sandy Row sectarian allegations

The Irish Amateur Boxing Association is a community, non-political, non-sectarian all-island body. We are saddened at the recent media coverage concerning the Sandy Row Boxing Club. We have long enjoyed a reputation as a sport that has successfully extended the … Continue reading →

Willie Casey : I’m over the moon for John Joe Nevin

One of Irelands sporting favourites Willie Casey has expressed his delight at the Olympic achievement of fellow Irish Traveller John Joe Nevin. Following the Mullingar fighter’s historic London 2012 display, Casey was quick to acknowledge Nevins fantastic achievement in attaining … Continue reading →

Ochigava blasts AIBA for Katie Taylor favouritism

A scandal is brewing ahead of today Olympic final as Sofya Ochigava blasts AIBA for Katie Taylor favouritism. “I’m sure Taylor will come out swinging. She knows the opponent’s score has been present to minus 10. AIBA’s goal is to … Continue reading →

Katie Taylor reaches Olympic final and targets gold medal

Katie Taylor upgraded to at least a silver medal at the London Olympics today following a controlled semi-final win over Mavzuna Chorieva of Tajikistan. The Bray lightweight, who was guaranteed at least bronze going into today’s four-rounder, posted a 17-9 … Continue reading →

Nothing less than a medal will do for Belfast’s Michael Conlan

Michael Conlan can rely on plenty of support in his endeavors to secure a third Olympic medal for Irish amateur boxing at the ExCel in London tonight. Irish boxing fans have been out in force since the opening bell for … Continue reading →

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