RYAN BURNETT has proven an instant hit in the professional side of the sport. The Belfast debutant needed just 74 seconds to blast out Hungary’s Laszlo Nemesapati Jr at the Olympia in Liverpool on Friday night (May 24). Burnett, who … Continue reading
Philip Sutcliffe Jnr looking for tougher tests to progress
Phil Sutcliffe Jnr says he’s ready to be chucked in at the deep end in County Mayo next month. Sutcliffe has had back-to-back whirlwind wins – and now the former amateur star wants to be matched tough. Offers have been … Continue reading
Hughie Fury maintains perfect pro record
Heavyweight star Hughie Fury recorded his fourth straight win and third stoppage, clubbing former K1 experienced Janos Finfera into submission. Hughie has now fought four times in four different countries since his debut in March and is looking to build … Continue reading
Ireland field strong squad for Euros in Belarus
The Irish Amateur Boxing Association have confirmed their 10-man squad for the 2013 European Elite Championships. The Championships, the 40th edition of the tournament, begin in Minsk, Belarus on Saturday, June 1st. London 2012 silver and bronze medalists John Joe … Continue reading
Oisin Fagan hoping for a Good-win in London title fight
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
Matt Macklin faces ‘GGG’ in another world title tilt
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
Belfast starlet Burnett overcomes scan scare to make pro debut
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
Irish Lightning headlines LuxBox show in London
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
Oscar Winning Performance : O’Hara vs O’Brien at Belfast City Hall
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
Spike out to puncture Selkirk’s dreams in Scouse Showdown
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
