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Tredagh boxers eyeing All-Ireland titles on the back of Leinster success
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (14+ words) Tredagh boxers eyeing All-Ireland titles on the back of Leinster success'The Irish Independent...
No White House fight for Conor McGregor as UFC confirms White House line-up
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (16+ words) No White House fight for Conor McGregor as UFC confirms White House line-up'The Irish Independent...
Billy Walsh throws his support behind Katie Taylor Croke Park fight – ‘We should make that happen for her’
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (338+ words) Billy Walsh throws his support behind Katie Taylor Croke Park fight " "We should make that happen for her'The Irish Independent Legendary Irish boxing coach Billy Walsh has thrown his full support behind Katie Taylor finishing her career with a fight…...
‘A Kim Jong Un level of insanity’ – Donald Trump planning to build arena near White House for UFC fight on his birthday
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (388+ words) Donald Trump says he plans to build a 100,000-seat stadium near the White House to host a UFC fight on his birthday in June. The US president confirmed the MMA event last year, although his critics have branded the plan…...
Conor McKeon: When a 96.7pc chance of winning isn’t enough: the anatomy of Shane Lowry’s meltdown
1+ week, 3+ day ago (328+ words) Conor McKeon: When a 96.7pc chance of winning isn't enough: the anatomy of Shane Lowry's meltdown'The Irish Independent Let's start with the good news, if only for variety. Shane Lowry is up " four places, no less " in the latest world rankings,…...
Wexford boxer at the centre of racism storm as calls made for Irish white collar boxing to stamp out abuse
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) Wexford boxer at the centre of racism storm as calls made for Irish white collar boxing scene to stamp out abuse'The Irish Independent Wexford boxer Angison Rivet. White collar boxing has been urged to ensure that the sport remains a…...
‘Today I felt like the underdog’ – Kellie Harrington shows no ring rust to land her 12th National title
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) Today I felt like the underdog" " Harrington shows no ring rust to land her 12th National title'The Irish Independent An emotional Kellie Harrington revealed an underdog mentality helped her to a 12th National Elites title at the National Stadium. Harrington, 36, looked like…...
‘I’ve never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time’ – from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (118+ words) I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' " from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring'The Irish Independent Advertising executive Sarah Cunningham came home to Ireland to help her mother through…...
The Smashing Machine review: Dwayne Johnson is a knockout in this flawed yet fascinating film
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (727+ words) In cinemas; Cert 15A The Smashing Machine | Official Trailer What good is a fight without a win? For Mark Kerr, the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) pioneer from Toledo, Ohio, winning was everything. Strong, confident and unquestionably likeable, Kerr never really considered…...
Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan close in on dream Windsor Park rematch with world title on line
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) The dream of Belfast boxer Lewis Crocker to fight at Windsor Park in his much anticipated rematch with Limerick's Paddy Donovan is moving closer, with hopes rising that the all-Ireland contest will be for a world title. Lewis Crocker and…...