It turns out, Feargal McCrory’s big news could be bigger than anyone could have predicted. Rumour in America suggests ‘Fearless’ has secured a shot at a world title. There is nothing by way of official confirmation, as of yet, but reports stateside indicate the Tyrone native will challenge Lamont Roach Jr for the WBA super featherweight title this summer. As things stand, Roach is slated to make the first defence of his WBA crown at Entertainment and Sports Arena, Washington on June 28 against a yet-to-be-confirmed opponent. Rumour and report suggest that the opponent is likely to be the 31-ye ..read more

Session 1 Quarter Finals 50kg Patrick Myers (Spartaus) W/O 50kg Callum Crilly (St Bronaghs) V Patrick Brady (East Meath) 50kg Jack Willis (Gateway) V Niall Hall (Saints) 50kg Kalib Walsh (Wexford CBS) V Oisin Kiernan (Olympic L) 52kg Frankie Carragher (St Patricks U) V Conan McSorley (Two Castles) 52kg Eddie Corcoran (Olympic L) V Lochlainn Beagan (Sean Dorans) 52kg Jack Cannon (Monkstown D) V Danny Harty (St Munchins) 52kg Padraig Walsh (Immaculata) V Joseph Moyles (Ballina) 57kg William Donoghue (Setanta) V Justin Kelly (Sean McDermott) 57kg Joseph Mihai (Crumlin) V Matthew Mooney (Rathnew ..read more

14 National Senior Cadet Championship bouts were decided in the National Stadium on Friday. Results 80kg          Chulainn McDonnell (Whitechurch) 3/2 Jude Fitzgerald (Dungarvan) 81+kg        Owen Piegza (Top End) WO  81+kg        Jim Mongans (Rathkeale) 3/2 Jake Fitzgerald (Dungarvan) 81+kg        Johnny McGinley (Gateway) RED WIN RSC1 Martin McDonagh (Ballymun) 81+kg        ..read more

Chantelle Cameron has backed Amanda Serrano to defeat Katie Taylor while declaring the Irish Icon was the reason the trilogy hasn’t happened. Cameron says she thought a third straight fight with the two-weight undisputed world champion was done deal and was ready to come to Dublin to fight on May 25. The former world champion, who crossed the great British promotional divide when swapping Matchroom for Queensberry this week, said everyone involved bar Team Taylor wanted the return, thus she can only surmise the trailblazing star didn’t want to do it again. “I don’t think Katie actually wants t ..read more

If Katie Taylor is going to be involved in a trilogy it’s more likely to be with Amanda Serrano than Chantelle Cameron. Speaking after she leveled things up with Cameron in November the Bray boxer revealed she wanted a third installment with the English fighter, citing her desire to have a three-pronged Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales style feud. At first, it looked like the Olympic gold medal winner would have her wish granted and instantly, as Matchroom booked Dublin’s 3Arena and where keen to make it back-to-back-to-back Taylor-Cameron clashes. The fight never materialized and Taylor ..read more

There are many types of martial arts in the world, each inherently unique and deserving of respect and admiration. However, among all martial arts, there is one that, in my opinion, will always remain at the pinnacle—boxing, his majesty of the ring. This sport is a true “classic,” comparable to an expensive men’s suit, a fine cigar, or a 20-year-old whiskey. Just as enthusiasts enjoy the sophistication of a well-aged spirit or the exclusive perks of a Wanted Win casino no deposit bonus codes in online gaming, boxing connoisseurs appreciate the deep strategic elements and rich history of the sp ..read more

Friday, May 3rd – Boxing begins at 6pm. 80kg          Chulainn McDonnell (Whitechurch) V Jude Fitzgerald (Dungarvan)81+kg        Cailym Rawson (Celtic Eagles)  V Owen Piegza (Top End)        81+kg        Jim Mongans (Rathkeale) V Jake Fitzgerald (Dungarvan)81+kg        Johnny McGinley (Gateway) V Martin McDonagh (Ballymun)81+kg        Conor Whelan (Dri ..read more

Jason Quigley argues those unhappy with the fact Katie Taylor will fight same card as Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are missing the point. The Irish Icon rematches her 2022 Fight of the Year with Amanda Serrano in Texas on July 22. However, many are displeased two pound-for-pound stars who made boxing history in Madison Square Garden may play second fiddle to a Youtuber and a 57-year-old in Texas. Former world title challenger, Quigley understands that point of view but urges people to look at the positives. The Donegal favourite points out the two-weight undisputed star is still involved in one of ..read more

FRANCIE Maughan and Gavin Brown are anything but household names. They might even be unknown to the most hardened boxing fan, but the mention of both will generate massive excitement among some fight followers. In 1998 Junior Bantamweight final the pair went to war and according to National Stadium folklore competed in what those who witnessed it labeled ‘the greatest fight’ the famous venue has ever played host to. CIE’s Maughan lost a 190-191 count back decision to Crumlin’s Brown in a high octane crowd pleasing affair. Stadium regulars and boxing insiders claim both had talent to achieve a ..read more

Team Naoya Inoue have warned Luis Nery they will call in TJ Doheny if the American tries to pull a Ryan Garcia. Nery is set to challenge ‘The Monster’ for the undisputed super bantamweight championship on May 6 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The 29-year-old southpaw slugger has been talking about emulating Garcia’s ‘shock the world’ win over Devin Haney by defeating the pound-for-pound star. However, if he tries to copy the Golden Boy fighter’s approach to weighing in on Sunday, the champion will put his titles on the line against The Laois fighter instead. Garcia came in 3lbs over the limit for ..read more