The Irish fighter is also eager to take on WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez

Despite 90 goals in 2012, the Barcelona forward trailed in behind two fighters.

The 37-year-old reclaimed the WBC middleweight title by a unanimous points decision.

As Matthew Macklin looks to get back to winning ways in Las Vegas tonight, Sergio Martinez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr meet in a mouth-watering main event. Shane Curtis previews the world title showdown.

Matthew Macklin feels he is the ideal opponent if Australia’s Daniel Geale defends his world middleweight titles in America.

The Irish boxer also admitted to becoming disillusioned with boxing’s politics over the years.

Lee has agreed terms to fight WBC middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in the Sun Bowl Stadium, Texas on 16 June.

Limerick’s Andy Lee has called on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to grant him a shot at the WBC middleweight title on 16 June.

Boxing promoter Lou DiBella has hinted at another Irish test for Sergio Martinez, with Andy Lee waiting in the wings.

The Birmingham-born fighter was beaten on a techical knockout by the world middleweight champion.

“He is 37 years old now and on Saturday night, he’s going to feel every single day of those 37 years,” promises Tipperary’s favourite son.

“They don’t see it as the one-sided fight some of your internet type, forum guys see it as.”

Tipperary hurlers Eoin Kelly and Lar Corbett are in New York this week to support Matthew Macklin ahead of his St Patrick’s Day date with destiny.

Eoin Kelly and the recently retired Lar Corbett will join Matthew Macklin in New York ahead of his St Patrick’s Day world title fight.

Sebastian Zbik has emerged as a serious contender to face WBA “Super” middleweight champion Felix Sturm in April, according to reports in Germany.

Andy Lee’s camp have moved to open negotiations for an April title fight against WBA “Super” Middleweight champion Felix Sturm.

Matthew Macklin promises to give everything he’s got when he steps into the ring with Sergio Martinez on 17 March.

The Limerick man believes that he is just one win away from landing a shot at one of the middleweight belts.

Limerick man has been linked with a chance at the world title for some time, but that hasn’t come off, in part because of a lack of coherent management and promotion.

Barcelona return to their winning ways and Real get savaged by minnows: it’s all in our weekly round-up of the action from La Liga.

Irish fighter seems to have impressed American TV execs with his display against Felix Sturm.

Promoter advises Limerick fighter to bide his time after tenth-round victory over Craig McEwan.

The Limerick man is confident ahead of Saturday evening’s middleweight bout against Craig McEwan in Connecticut.