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GAA blames Matchroom refusal on security costs for collapse of Katie Taylor spectacular

Andy Watters

THE GAA says the blame for the collapse of efforts to stage Katie Taylor's world title rematch with Amanda Serrano at Croke Park lies with Taylor’s promoters Matchroom for refusing to cover security costs.

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Olympic champion Harrington backs high performance director Bernard Dunne

Neil Loughran 16 Nov, 2021

OLYMPIC champion Kellie Harrington has given her backing to Irish high performance director Bernard Dunne - and hopes the former world champion stays put for the foreseeable future.

Phoenix rise from the flames after official opening of new gym

Neil Loughran 30 May, 2017

THEY have gone from pillar to post and back again many times over the past 15 months, but finally Phoenix Boxing Club in Lurgan have moved into their new home.

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Katie Taylor- Amanda Serrano world title rematch at Croke Park counted out

Andy Watters 30 Jan, 2023

KATIE Taylor's rematch with Amanda Serrano at Croke Park has been counted out.

This one was for Aidan insists Michaela Walsh after claiming 10th Irish title

Neil Loughran 24 Jan, 2023

EXPERIENCED Michaela Walsh insisted her 10th Irish elite title triumph was a success shared with younger brother Aidan, following his shock defeat just 24 hours earlier.

"It's a good fight, a very good fight..." Kingdom Warrior Cronin looks forward to Celtic clash with Morrissey

Andy Watters 24 Jan, 2023

IN KERRY Gaelic Football is a religion but Kevin Cronin chose his own way and his path will lead him to the Europa Hotel on Saturday-week (February 4) and a challenge for the BUI Celtic light-heavyweight title.

'My name's still there at 57, trust me': Eagleson harbouring Olympic hope

Neil Loughran 23 Jan, 2023

A FIRST Irish elite title in a whirlwind 12 months is nothing to be sniffed at – but Dylan Eagleson still has major plans to force himself into the Olympic reckoning ahead of Paris 2024.

Commonwealth team-mates lead Irish title charge on weekend of mixed fortunes

Neil Loughran at the National Stadium 22 Jan, 2023

IT was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Ulster’s finest at the National Stadium – with Commonwealth Games team-mates Michaela Walsh, Dylan Eagleson, Eugene McKeever and Nicole Clyde leading the Irish title charge.

'I was told I was one punch from retirement': Walsh overcomes injury and inactivity to stun Broadhurst

Neil Loughran at the National Stadium 22 Jan, 2023

COMEBACK kid Grainne Walsh put the rubber stamp on a weekend of stunning upsets when she defeated World, European and Commonwealth Games champion Amy Broadhurst on a dramatic night at the National Stadium.

Familiarity breeds intent as Fryers gears up for Moorehouse battle

Neil Loughran 21 Jan, 2023

BOXING at the lighter weights, Caitlin Fryers is used to being among the first into the ring when making the pilgrimage to the National Stadium.

Seconds Out: Boxing in mourning following loss of Belfast fight figures

Neil Loughran 17 Jan, 2023

BOXING is in mourning once more following the loss of two Belfast fight figures.

Security costs could scupper Taylor-Serrano Dublin rematch * O'Neill buzzing after Eubank camp

Andy Watters 16 Jan, 2023

THE major stumbling block in the way of Katie Taylor's rematch with Amanda Serrano taking place in Dublin is the cost of security.

Dublin to host inaugural final of MMA Professional Fighters League Europe

Kenny Archer 13 Jan, 2023

DUBLIN will welcome the cream of the inaugural Professional Fighters League (PFL) this December when it hosts the Europe Championship finals of the new mixed martial arts competition.

Hale and Clarke to face off in all-Ulster opener at Irish elites

Neil Loughran 13 Jan, 2023

AN all-Ulster clash is among several eye-catching quarter-final bouts kick-starting the Irish Elite Championships tonight.

'Friends of Cuan Mhuire' Street Collection backed by Nugent and Galbally's Morris

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Galbally Pearse's Christopher Morris took time to help launch the annual 'Friends of Cuan Mhuire' Street Collection ahead of his team's All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final this weekend in Croke Park.

Seconds Out: Big guns enter Irish elite championship mix

Neil Loughran 10 Jan, 2023

FIGHT fans are licking their lips ahead of today’s Irish Elite Championship draw as some of the biggest names in Irish boxing prepare to showcase their skills at the National Stadium in the coming weeks.

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