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Oisin Fagan hoping for a Good-win in London title fight

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Back in December last year Chester’s Chris Goodwin was due to travel to Cork in Ireland to face ‘homeboy’ Oisin ‘Gael Force’ Fagan, for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Inter-Continental Lightweight crown. However fate stepped in and the fight … Continue reading

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Matt Macklin faces ‘GGG’ in another world title tilt

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Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, USA will play host to the highly anticipated World Middleweight Championship bout between WBA (World Boxing Association) / IBO (International Boxing Organization) Champion GENNADY “GGG” GOLOVKIN and top-rated contender and former world title challenger MATTHEW … Continue reading

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Belfast starlet Burnett overcomes scan scare to make pro debut

Ryan Burnett

North Belfast amateur star Ryan Burnett is to make his eagerly anticipated professional debut next month in England. The 20-year-old former Irish international will box on a show held in association with Steve Wood’s VIP Promotions at the Olympia in … Continue reading

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Irish Lightning headlines LuxBox show in London

Dean Byrne

Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne versus Jay ‘IOW Assassin’ Morris, for the International Masters Welterweight title, heads up the upcoming Dave Murphy promoted ‘Thunder & Lightning’ event, which takes place at York Hall in London on Saturday 27th April 2013. On … Continue reading

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Oscar Winning Performance : O’Hara vs O’Brien at Belfast City Hall

Kevin O'Hara vs Noel O'Brien face off

Belfast’s Deputy Mayor has invited Hughes Leisure to produce a night of professional boxing in Belfast City Hall in aid of one of her nominated charities, The Oscar Knox Appeal. Oscar Knox is a 4-year-old Belfast boy bravely battling an … Continue reading

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Spike out to puncture Selkirk’s dreams in Scouse Showdown

Spike O'Sullivan Irish title holder

Gary O’Sullivan and Joe Selkirk clash in an exciting match of unbeaten fighters on Friday 12th April at the Liverpool Olympia. Cork hero O’Sullivan, the WBO International Middleweight Champion, defends his title against hot Liverpool prospect Joe Selkirk as chief … Continue reading

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Tyson Fury out to sink USS Cunningham in New York

Tyson Fury with Irish title

Heavyweight import Tyson Fury, 20-0, 14 KOs, invades New York City on April 20th in the afternoon show at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Fury hopes to bring the “Luck of the Irish” with him when he takes on … Continue reading

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My Top Ten boxing films of all time!

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by Leonard Gunning Danny Leigh’s “Boxing At The Movies: Kings Of The Ring” on BBC has got everyone talking about their favourite boxing related films. Over the years I try to watch as many boxing related films as I can, … Continue reading

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Fitzgerald added to bumper Dundalk bill

Dublin boxer Anthony Fitzgerald

Following his epic ten round point’s loss to Andy Lee just three weeks ago at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, the Pride of Dublin Anthony Fitzgerald will make a quick return on the Homecoming bill at the Fairways Hotel in … Continue reading

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First pair of the ‘Upton Clan’ turn pro with TKO

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For the past few months famed manager/coach, and now promoter, Johnny Eames has been busy scouring both the domestic and European Amateur and Pro ranks, searching for top unattached prospects to sign with his and TRAD TKO business partner Gianluca … Continue reading

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