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Ireland's newest heavyweight takes less than a minute to stop opponent on debut
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (159+ words) Katie Taylor was watching on as he impressed on debut Adam Olaniyan took less than a minute to land a knockout as he made his professional debut on Saturday night. The Tallaght native defeated Jan Bezouska at a packed 3Arena as…...
Cacace overcomes injury and 'poor night at office' to become world champ again
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (550+ words) Anthony Cacace became a two-weight world champion with a unanimous decision victory over Jazza Dickens at the 3Arena on Saturday night. The bout headlined a special night of boxing at the Dublin venue, with Katie Taylor among the sold-out crowd in…...
Young Irish star lands first round knockout on his 21st birthday at 3Arena
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (471+ words) Bobbi Flood had a dream start to life in the professional ranks as he got the stoppage in the opening round of his debut bout on Saturday night at the 3Arena. On the day he turned 21, it took the Dubliner just…...
Conor McGregor slammed as ‘embarrassment to Ireland’ after Iran post
19+ hour, 49+ min ago (274+ words) Conor McGregor has been mocked on social media after posting an image of himself topless on a horse in the UAE Conor McGregor has been mocked after posting a bizarre message about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the ongoing…...
Time and TV channel info for Pierce O'Leary v Maxi Hughes tonight
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (315+ words) Dubliner Pierce O'Leary hopes to become the next Irish World Champion when he takes to the ring at the 3Arena on Saturday evening. O'Leary has had to bide his time fighting on undercards in far flung parts of the world, and…...
Anto Cacace: I’m not going to be a bulls*****r - I know how real this sport is
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (472+ words) Anthony Cacace prepares to take full advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime when he headlines a sold-out show at the 3Arena this weekend. Cacace faces off with Liverpudlian Jazza Dickens for the WBA Super-Featherweight title on Saturday evening as the…...
Frank Warren delighted by Anthony Cacace’s late-career renaissance
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (413+ words) The Belfast native is in the form of his life, and his looking to become a two-time world champion on Saturday evening. There was a time not too long ago when it seemed like Anthony Cacace's career was going to…...
Irish boxing history to be made at National Stadium: 'Hopefully just the start"
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (821+ words) History will be made next month when for the first time ever two Irishwomen fight in a Boxing Union of Ireland-sanctioned professional bout. Undefeated Kelsey Leonard (4-0) faces Elaine Harrison in a featherweight contest at the National Stadium on the JB…...
McGregor gives two-word response to UFC White House fight card after missing out
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (283+ words) Conor McGregor speaks out(Image: Getty Images) Conor McGregor has given his backing to the UFC's White House card - despite his absence from the bill. McGregor had been widely expected to headline at President Donald Trump's residence against Michael Chandler…...
Conor McGregor confirms comeback date for massive UFC bout
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (193+ words) Conor McGregor confirms comeback date for massive UFC bout'Irish Mirror Conor McGregor has confirmed he will NOT be fighting on the UFC's White House card McGregor had been touted to headline on President Donald Trump's front lawn against Michael Chandler…...