# Boxing

This week

19th March 2023 - 22nd March 2023

With Serrano out, Katie Taylor chooses her Everest

If Taylor can beat the Englishwoman and become a two-weight undisputed champion, it would unquestionably be her greatest moment in the ring.

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Sun 7:30 AM

This month

March 2023

# shrouded in doubt

Boxing likely to remain on schedule for 2024 Olympics but in serious peril for 2028

There are also concerns that lightweight rowing – in which Ireland have won medals in Rio and in Tokyo – will be removed from the 2028 Games.

3.0k

Mar 7th 2023, 11:00 PM

# Boxing

Conor Benn reveals he felt suicidal following positive drugs tests

The former two-weight world champion said he ‘didn’t think (he’d) see another day’.

4.1k

Mar 7th 2023, 8:01 AM

# Let's Go

'Happy to move up in weight' - Taylor calls out Cameron for 3Arena showdown

Katie Taylor issued the challenge following news of her fight with Amanda Serrano being postponed.

20.0k

Mar 2nd 2023, 8:01 PM

# Road to Nowhere

Serrano's withdrawal another predictable speedbump on Taylor's journey home

It stands to reason that the Puerto Rican would be injured but maybe this latest setback is less a speedbump and more a slow puncture, writes Gavan Casey.

17.5k

Updated

Mar 1st 2023, 8:59 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Claim

Boxing body says eating eggs could explain Benn's positive dope test

The 26-year-old had denied intentionally or knowingly ingesting any banned substances

6.9k

Feb 22nd 2023, 6:33 PM

# huge blow

Irish boxers will not take part at World Championships following IABA vote

The World Championships will take place later this year.

31.2k

Feb 10th 2023, 3:45 PM

# impasse

Nobody really to blame for Taylor's Croke Park night falling through

Sometimes, things don’t work out. It’s just a pity that we had gotten our hopes up.

26.3k

Feb 4th 2023, 7:30 AM

# downsized

Katie Taylor's Croke Park dream is over due to costs, with homecoming set for 3Arena

GAA HQ has proven too expensive to rent for a Taylor homecoming bout, with promoter Eddie Hearn expressing his frustration.

69.6k

Feb 1st 2023, 10:00 PM

January

January 2023

# Boxing

Anthony Yarde fails in world title bid after losing thriller to Artur Beterbiev

The Montreal-based Russian took his 19th victory when his opponent’s corner called off the fight.

4.1k

Jan 29th 2023, 10:48 AM

# rise and fall

The story of the world champion who ended up in a homeless shelter

Tris Dixon speaks about his new book on Matthew Saad Muhammad and his own relationship with the late fighter.

29.5k

Jan 22nd 2023, 7:00 AM

# Saturday Night Fights

Smith drops Eubank Jr twice before fourth-round stoppage in middleweight grudge match

Referee Victor Loughlin stepped in to wave off the main event in Manchester.

11.4k

Jan 21st 2023, 11:47 PM

# Controversy

Eubank Jr wears rainbow armband, Smith's 'homophobic remarks' condemned

It came after an unpleasant exchange with Liam Smith as the pair came in under the middleweight limit for Saturday night’s grudge bout.

10.3k

Jan 20th 2023, 5:22 PM

# business trip

Taylor and Serrano still on Croke Park collision course despite February detour

There are still wrinkles to iron out but, in an ideal world, Taylor-Serrano II at Croker would be officially announced in a New York ring next month.

16.3k

Jan 5th 2023, 2:30 PM

Last year

2022

# Ready to go

Heavyweight champions Fury and Usyk agree unification bout - Arum

The 34-year-old defeated his British rival Derek Chisora for the third time in his career to retain his WBC title earlier this month.

6.6k

Dec 20th 2022, 11:11 PM

# Tokyo

'Monster' Inoue batters Butler to become first undisputed bantamweight champ in 50 years

The Japanese star picked up his fourth belt at 118lbs after eventually mowing down his defensive English opponent.

6.8k

Dec 13th 2022, 12:53 PM

# Take a Bow

Michael Conlan earns first-round knockout win over Karim Guerfi

The two-time Irish Olympian secured a swift victory over his 38-year-old opponent.

13.0k

Dec 10th 2022, 11:59 PM

# owning up

Ex-boxing ref admits cheating to help Pacquiao win fight 22 years ago

Padilla admits to aiding Pacquaio during a fight in 2000.

9.6k

Nov 29th 2022, 12:17 PM

# Boxing

Kellie Harrington's autobiography wins the Irish Sports Book of the Year

It overcame competition from five other nominees.

3.9k

Nov 23rd 2022, 9:59 PM

# vow

I can’t retire until I fight Anthony Joshua – Tyson Fury

Negotiations for an all-British blockbuster later this year broke down last month.

4.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 10:59 PM

# Upset

Sonny Bill Williams shocked by MMA veteran Hunt in first pro boxing defeat

Hunt, 48, stopped Williams in the fourth round in Sydney.

14.7k

Nov 5th 2022, 1:45 PM

# Time to go

Eric Donovan announces his retirement from boxing

Donovan’s last fight in September culminated in a thrilling EU featherweight title victory in Belfast.

8.4k

Nov 4th 2022, 8:27 PM

# fighting his case

'Do I look like an idiot?' - Conor Benn blames failed tests on contamination

Benn failed two Vada tests taken in July and September, resulting in the cancellation of his bout with Chris Eubank Jr.

4.0k

Oct 28th 2022, 8:45 AM

# Ambition

'Stuff of dreams' - Taylor eyes Croke Park homecoming fight ahead of title defence in Wembley

The 36-year-old aims to defend her undisputed lightweight champion status against Argentina’s Karen Elizabeth Carabajal.

5.9k

Oct 26th 2022, 9:49 AM

# Golden Girls

Historic day as Harrington, Broadhurst and O'Rourke conquer Europe in style

Ireland won a remarkable three golds, two silvers, and two bronze medals in Budva, Montenegro.

33.5k

Updated

Oct 22nd 2022, 7:40 PM

# Boxing

Fury to defend world heavyweight title against Chisora

The bout will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 3 December.

6.9k

Oct 20th 2022, 10:40 AM

# outrageous

Fryers, Harrington and O'Rourke take Ireland's medal tally to magnificent seven

Ireland’s previous record medal haul at a Women’s European Championships was three.

19.4k

Updated

Oct 19th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Landmark

Record-breaking day as Ireland guarantee at least four medals at Europeans

Shannon Sweeney, Michaela Walsh, Amy Broadhurst and Christina Desmond are on the podium, with four more just a win away in Budva.

17.8k

Updated

Oct 18th 2022, 7:20 PM

# Change

Bernard Dunne confirmed as India's new high-performance director

Kellie Harrington emerged as an Olympic champion under his guidance and expressed her disappointment at the IABA’s failure to hold onto the Dubliner.

23.5k

Updated

Oct 17th 2022, 9:14 AM

# Boxing

Broadhurst, O'Rourke and Desmond one win away from European medals

It was another successful day for the Irish in Montenegro.

2.7k

Oct 16th 2022, 10:37 PM

# Revenge

Claressa Shields beats Savannah Marshall to earn undisputed crown

Marshall was beaten unanimously on points, the American winning 97-93 on two cards and 96-94 on the other.

4.8k

Oct 16th 2022, 10:02 AM

# European Championships

Kellie Harrington books place in European Championship quarter-finals

Earlier on Saturday Belfast duo Carly McNaul and Michaela Walsh earned their place in medal bouts.

15.5k

Updated

Oct 15th 2022, 7:41 PM

# pure class

Harrington dominates professional knockout artist to get Europeans off to flyer

The Dubliner was too much for former professional world champ and 2019 European silver medallist Maiva Hamadouche in her preliminary bout.

37.1k

Oct 14th 2022, 8:44 PM

# Pioneer

Boxing greats call for trailblazer Gogarty to be honoured with statue

Hall of Famer Christy Martin, whose 1996 bout with Deirdre Gogarty was a major breakthrough for women’s boxing, has voiced her support for the campaign.

3.9k

Oct 12th 2022, 5:09 PM