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‘I would have been hunting people down’: Michael Conlan on learning to ignore the trolls as he begins one last push for world title glory
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (126+ words) Belfast boxer Michael Conlan admitted that the constant criticism and negativity online prevented him from enjoying his career, but he has since developed a new attitude towards online trolls. Martin Donnelly's life-changing experience inspired hit movie starring Brad Pitt Charity…...
Setback for Lewis Crocker as world title defence delayed due to minor injury
20+ hour, 7+ min ago (143+ words) Belfast boxer Lewis Crocker's first defence of his world title will not be staged before May. The IBF welterweight champion was set to defend his title against Liam Paro in late March or early April of this year in the…...
Belfast boxer opens up on the festive sacrifices he has made in bid for glory and slot on Anto Cacace undercard
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (83+ words) Belfast boxer opens up on the festive sacrifices he has made in bid for glory and slot on Anto Cacace undercard'Belfast Telegraph Colm Murphy has his sights set on success A lot of people see boxers in the ring, getting…...
Belfast’s world champion boxer confirms new coach: ‘Looking forward to the journey ahead’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (335+ words) Lewis Crocker has confirmed Huzaifah Iqbal as his new coach Belfast's IBF world welterweight champion boxer Lewis Crocker has teamed up with Huzaifah Iqbal after parting company from his previous coach Billy Nelson. Nelson revealed on social media that he…...
‘His life was short but full’: Family, friends and sports stars gather for funeral of Belfast boxer Paul McCul
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (940+ words) Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 6th January 2026 Funeral of Paul McCullagh Jnr at St Luke's Church in Twinbrook, west Belfast. The 25-year-old boxer passed away after a short illness. Paul McCullagh's father Paul(right) carries his coffin into the church. Picture…...
Father’s moving eulogy to ‘my beautiful son’ after death of young boxer
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (557+ words) Funeral details for Belfast fighter (25) who died after short illness announced as tributes continue The father of a promising Belfast boxer who died following a short illness has paid tribute to his "beautiful son" as details of his funeral were…...
Lewis Crocker a worthy winner as I dish out my boxing awards for 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (94+ words) Lewis Crocker a worthy winner as I dish out my boxing awards for 2025Belfast Telegraph It's no surprise that Lewis Crocker features heavily in my awards for 2025 As soon as Christmas is over, we start preparing for the New Year celebrations…...
‘A heart of gold’: Tributes paid after death of Belfast boxer
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (808+ words) Tributes have poured in following the passing of a talented young fighter who has been remembered as "a great boxer with a heart of gold. Paul McCullagh Jr fought out of St John Bosco ABC in west Belfast, as well…...
Linfield overshadowed by Glentoran fight as Larne the biggest winners on Boxing Day
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (60+ words) Linfield overshadowed by Glentoran fight as Larne the biggest winners on Boxing Day'Belfast Telegraph Glentoran captain Marcus Kane roars after a deserved win over Linfield It looked like being a Boxing Day feast of surprises with title hopefuls Linfield, Larne…...
MMA star Paul Hughes reveals what he expects from huge rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov
6+ mon, 19+ hour ago (158+ words) Local MMA star Paul Hughes has been granted his demand of another tilt at Usman Nurmagomedov and the PFL lightweight strap when the promotion makes its return to Dubai on October 3. Paul Hughes is relishing another crack at becoming world…...