Michael Hawkins
'There needs to be more clarity, because it is a huge decision for Irish boxing': Michael Hawkins
THE Hawkins household fairly accurately reflects the general uncertainty ahead of Ireland’s crucial vote on whether or not to leave the International Boxing Association (IBA) and join rival body World Boxing later this month
'Boxing was his life, and he loved it - gave it everything. He wouldn’t have had it any other way'
BRINGING the world to Belfast is the legacy that will be forever his, but Pat McCrory – who passed away yesterday – gave plenty more to boxing during a lifetime’s dedication to the sport.
Rolling back the years - charting Holy Trinity success story in anniversary year
As the curtain comes down on Holy Trinity’s 50th anniversary year, former Irish News sports editor Thomas Hawkins looks back at the nights when Irish senior/elite titles came back to Turf Lodge…
Holy Trinity out to finish anniversary year with a flourish at Ulster elites
IT has already been a year to remember for Holy Trinity, and experienced coach Michael Hawkins hopes they can finish 2022 with a flourish at the Ulster Elite Championships.
Familiar faces gather to celebrate Holy Trinity anniversary in style
A GATHERING of friends and familiar faces helped mark Holy Trinity’s 50th anniversary with a gala dinner on Saturday night.
Lifetime award for Holy Trinity legend Michael Hawkins
Holy Trinity stalwart Michael Hawkins received an Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) lifetime achievement award at the club’s 50th anniversary gala evening in Belfast's Balmoral Hotel on Saturday night.
Back to the future for Holy Trinity boxing club celebrations
HOLY Trinity’s 50th anniversary celebrations roll on with a three-part ‘Big Picture Show’ series, kicking off with rounds one and two at an open night at the club on Saturday night.
'When I first saw him, I knew there was something there': Clepson dos Santos tipped to make mark at Commonwealths
MICHAEL Hawkins has laid eyes on thousands of boxers through the years, but still the sport has the capacity to surprise.
World boxing mourns loss of Belfast-born official Terry Smith
THE boxing world is mourning the loss of Belfast-born official Terry Smith, who died yesterday.
Seconds Out: IABA need to put plan in place for sake of boxers says coach Ralph McKay
THE Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) needs to “put some kind of plan in place” so boxers across Ireland have a goal to work towards in the months ahead, according to St Paul’s coach Ralph McKay.