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Harrington: Immigration tweet 'not reflective of me'

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Kellie Harrington has said she is "all about community, inclusion and diversity" after refusing to address a question about her retweeting of a video that featured anti-immigration sentiment.

Monday, Mar 27

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Quigley to face new opponent in Dublin return

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Jason Quigley's headline fight at the National Stadium on Saturday will now be against Anatoli Hunanyan after original opponent Kim Poulsen withdrew through injury.

Sunday, Mar 26

01

Aaron McKenna eases to victory in Manchester

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Aaron McKenna maintained his unbeaten record as he defeated Jordan Grant on points in their super middleweight bout at the Manchester Arena on Saturday.

Wednesday, Mar 22

17

Conlan to fight Lopez for world title in Belfast

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Michael Conlan will attempt to win a world featherweight title at the second attempt when he challenges IBF champion Luis Alberto Lopez on 27 May in Belfast.

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Fury v Usyk undisputed clash falls through

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Tyson Fury's proposed undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley has fallen through.

Tuesday, Mar 21

05

Hearn promises to revisit Croker for Katie Taylor fight

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Katie Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn has promised to revisit a Croke Park fight for the undisputed lightweight champion ahead of her homecoming in Dublin in May, despite a "bad taste" over the original talks breaking down.

Monday, Mar 20

17

Confident Taylor denies avoiding undefeated Cameron

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Katie Taylor has denied any suggestion she avoided super-lightweight undisputed champion Chantelle Cameron ahead of a historic homecoming bout in Dublin on 20 May.

Wednesday, Mar 15

11

Hogan added to Katie Taylor undercard for title defence

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Dennis Hogan will fight in Ireland for the first-time as the Australian-based Kildare boxer defends his IBO super-welterweight world title against James Metcalf on the undercard of Katie Taylor's homecoming undisputed clash with Chantelle…

Saturday, Mar 11

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Katie Taylor to face English fighter Cameron in Dublin

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Katie Taylor will fight the undisputed light welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena in Dublin on 20 May.

Thursday, Mar 2

21

Taylor calls out Cameron for Dublin showdown

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Katie Taylor has sounded a challenge for undisputed light-welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron, although the English fighter does not, initially, appear keen to meet Taylor in the ring.

Wednesday, Mar 1

17

Complaint filed against countries boycotting boxing

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The International Boxing Association (IBA) has opened disciplinary proceedings against several countries over their planned boycott of amateur world championships.

14

Funding announced as athletes focus on Paris Games

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Sport Ireland has announced an increase of €4m of investment provided by the Government for 2023, as Irish athletes focus on Olympic and Paralympic qualification for Paris 2024, while Ciarán Ward has been appointed as Head of High…

Tuesday, Feb 28

17

Taylor v Serrano proposed rematch postponed

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Katie Taylor's planned homecoming fight in Dublin in May has been deferred due to an injury suffered by Amanda Serrano.

Wednesday, Feb 22

18

Benn cleared in doping saga for 'eating too many eggs'

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Conor Benn has been cleared by the World Boxing Council of an intentional doping offense after the governing body ruled a "highly elevated consumption of eggs" was considered a "reasonable explanation" for his adverse finding.

Tuesday, Feb 21

09

USA condemns IBA's 'misleading' Olympic qualifiers

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The Russian-led International Boxing Association's (IBA's) announcement that its world championships are qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics is "false and misleading" and an attempt to sabotage qualification for the Paris Games, USA Boxing…

Monday, Feb 20

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IBA step up battle with IOC over Olympic qualification

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The International Boxing Association say that the IOC's qualifying process for boxing at next year's Paris Games is unacceptable and must recognise a world championships that many countries, including Ireland, are boycotting.

Sunday, Feb 19

10

Cully eyes world title tilt after another knockout win

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Unbeaten Kildare lightweight Gary Cully secured the WBA Inter-Continental title with a second-round knockout of American Wilfredo Flores in Nottingham on Saturday night.

Tuesday, Feb 14

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Britain to boycott Women's World Boxing Championships

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Great Britain will not participate in next month's Women's World Boxing Championships in India over concerns about the participation of Russian athletes under their national flag.

Monday, Feb 13

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Katie Croker clash could 'follow' 3Arena bout - Hearn

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Eddie Hearn has played down the prospect of Katie Taylor's May bout with Amanda Serrano taking place at Croke Park but suggested a stadium fight could follow later this year.

Saturday, Feb 11

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Relentless McKenna maintains unbeaten record at Wembley

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Stevie McKenna maintained his relentless march up the ranks of the welterweight division as he easily accounted for Brendon Denes at the Wembley Arena on Saturday night.

Friday, Feb 10

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Quigley aims to help Irish pro scene 'back on its feet'

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Jason Quigley says he is hopeful that his April fight night at Dublin's National Stadium against Denmark's Kim Poulsen will help get professional boxing in Ireland "back on its feet".

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Cully dreaming big with the ultimate goal in his sights

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Speaking to RTÉ Sport's Hugh Cahill, Naas boxer Gary Cully outlines a journey that his seen him remain unbeaten as a pro, with the ultimate goal of being a world champion soon.

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'Hyenas and jackals' - IBA president blasts boycott

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The under-fire International Boxing Association has offered to fund Irish boxers wanting to compete in this year's World Championships after the Irish Athletic Boxing Association voted to boycott the upcoming events, with IBA president…

Monday, Feb 6

18

Anthony Joshua return to action confirmed for April

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Anthony Joshua will return to the ring against Jermaine Franklin at London's O2 Arena on 1 April.

Sunday, Feb 5

14

Serrano victory sets up Taylor rematch in Dublin

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Katie Taylor's eagerly anticipated rematch with Amanda Serrano will take place in Dublin on 20 May.

Friday, Feb 3

15

Jason Quigley set for first pro fight on Irish soil

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Donegal boxer Jason Quigley will fight on Irish soil for the first time since turning professional when he headlines a National Stadium card in April.

Thursday, Feb 2

Security costs row keeping Katie out of Croke Park

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Croke Park commercial director Peter McKenna says it's a shame the stadium won't be hosting Katie Taylor in May but blamed the boxer's promoters Matchroom for refusing to cover security costs.

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Taylor's next fight in Ireland but not Croker - Hearn

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Katie Taylor's promoter has Eddie Hearn effectively ruled out the possibility of a homecoming fight at Croke Park, signalling that a proposed 20 May bout against Amanda Serrano would instead happen at the 3Arena in Dublin.

Sunday, Jan 29

01

Yarde bid to become unified champ halted by Beterbiev

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Anthony Yarde failed in his against-the-odds bid to become a unified world champion after he was stopped in the eighth round by Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling contest at Wembley Arena.

Sunday, Jan 22

Smith rocks Eubank Jr with fourth round KO

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Liam Smith produced a devastating fourth-round stoppage to beat Chris Eubank Jr in their middleweight grudge clash in Manchester.