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Sunday, Mar 15

01

Cacace, O'Leary and Carroll crowned world champions

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Anthony Cacace became a two-time world champion when he won the WBO super-featherweight title with a unanimous points victory over James 'Jazza' Dickens over 12 rounds at a raucous 3Arena, where Pierce 'Big Bang' O'Leary and Jono Carroll…

Monday, Mar 2

12

Ireland claim four medals in Strandja Cup in Sofia

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Team Ireland returned home from the 77th Strandja Cup in Bulgaria with a silver and three bronze medals banked.

Sunday, Mar 1

01

Usyk to face kickboxer in WBC title defence

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Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

Wednesday, Feb 25

14

Taylor to retire after Dublin fight this summer

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Katie Taylor's farewell professional fight will take place in Dublin this summer, the 39-year-old has confirmed.

Tuesday, Feb 24

09

Old rivals Mayweather and Pacquiao set up rematch

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Floyd Mayweather is to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch of the richest fight in history in Las Vegas on 19 September.

Saturday, Feb 21

13

Michael O'Carroll: The man who pushed the envelope

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Former RTÉ Sport producer and director Michael O'Carroll died earlier this week. Stephen Alkin, formerly of RTÉ Sport, has paid tribute to his colleague and friend and what he did for Irish cycling in particular.

Monday, Feb 16

19

Fury says Joshua car crash prompted his return

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Tyson Fury has revealed the deaths of two of long-time rival Anthony Joshua's friends in a car crash in December was the catalyst for his return to boxing.

Wednesday, Feb 4

12

Blow for Crocker as title defence bound for Australia

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Lewis Crocker has been dealt a setback with the news he will have to defend his IBF World Welterweight title against Liam Paro in Australia.

Sunday, Feb 1

13

Miller survives hair-raising incident to clinch MSG win

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Jarrell Miller was involved in a bizarre incident during his fight with Kingsley Ibeh when his hairpiece came off.

Wednesday, Jan 28

16

Fury to make April comeback against Makhmudov

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Tyson Fury is to make his comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April in a fight that will be screened on Netflix.

Saturday, Jan 24

00

Walsh opens Zuffa Boxing with victory in Las Vegas

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Cork boxer Callum Walsh improved his professional record to 16-0 with a unanimous points victory over Carlos Ocampo in Las Vegas on Friday night.

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'I could make LA' - Harrington eyes up third Olympics

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Kellie Harrington has left the door open for another tilt at an Olympic medal after saying she was "could make LA".

Wednesday, Jan 21

16

Taylor fight a matter for the GAA, says Minister

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Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan says the government will not get involved in any discussions about Katie Taylor potentially fighting in Croke Park after the Irish fighter aired her hope of a swansong at the home of Gaelic games before…

Tuesday, Jan 20

15

Taylor ready to retire from boxing in 2026

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Katie Taylor is ready to bring her professional boxing career to an end this year, with the continued hope of a homecoming in Croke Park to sign off in the sport.

Sunday, Jan 18

19

Harrington non-committal on future plans

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Kellie Harrington wouldn't be drawn on whether she will fight again after claiming the 60kg title at the National Championships in Dublin on Saturday.

01

Harrington proves Elite at Nationals for a 12th time

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Two-time Olympic champion Kellie Harrington landed 12th Elite title after a resounding 5-0 verdict over Kellie McLoughlin of St Catherine's BC Dublin, while Michaela Walsh has now racked up a record-breaking 14 Elite titles after a 5-0…

Saturday, Jan 17

Showdowns on menu after Elites finals lineup completed

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The line-up for the 2026 Elite Championship finals has been completed following a night of semi-final action on Dublin's South Circular Road.

Friday, Jan 16

11

'Silent assassin' McLoughlin relishing Harrington fight

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As the 2026 National Elite Championships come to a head over this weekend, the defending women's lightweight champion Kellie McLoughlin is relishing the ultimate test of her mettle when she takes on two-time Olympic champion Kellie…

10

Joshua back in gym following crash which killed friends

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Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym as he continues his recovery from a car crash which killed two close friends.

Thursday, Jan 15

05

IABA becomes Boxing Ireland in rebrand

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The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) will henceforth by known as Boxing Ireland, in a rebranding exercise the governing body has hailed as part of "transformational milestone for the sport.

Wednesday, Jan 14

19

Hearn believes Joshua will return 'when time is right'

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Promoter Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua will return to boxing, but will let the former world heavyweight champion make any final decision once he has been given time to heal.

Tuesday, Jan 13

23

Cacace pumped up for St Patrick's Day Dublin showdown

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Anthony Cacace will chase the dream on St Patrick's Day when he takes on the champion Jazza Dickens for the WBA world super featherweight title at the 3Arena in Dublin.

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Dubliner Olaniyan targets world title after turning pro

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Decorated amateur Adam Olaniyan has turned professional with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, with his debut set to be in Dublin later this year.

Saturday, Jan 10

20

Harrington eases into Elite Championship final

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Kellie Harrington was one of 12 boxers who booked their places in the 2026 National Elite Championship final following today's first day of semi-finals at the National Stadium.

Friday, Jan 9

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Returning Gallagher stands out after defeating McDonagh

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On the opening night of boxing at the 2026 IABA National Elite Championships its was the Paris Olympian Jude Gallagher that produced the most polished performance in the 60kg category.

Thursday, Jan 8

19

Walsh focused on making up for lost time

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Boxer Gráinne Walsh has good reason to look forward to the year ahead as she plots out further success in the ring.

16

Joshua posts tribute to friends killed in Nigeria crash

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Anthony Joshua has paid an emotional tribute to his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele following their deaths in a car crash in Nigeria.

Tuesday, Jan 6

18

Harrington set to begin bid for 12th national title

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Kellie Harrington will be part of the field when the 2026 National Elite Championships begin on Friday at the National Stadium.

Sunday, Jan 4

15

Fury announces comeback from latest retirement

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Tyson Fury has announced he will return to boxing in 2026 nearly a year after he announced his latest retirement from the ring.

Friday, Jan 2

19

Joshua driver charged over fatal collision in Nigeria

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Nigerian police have said the driver of the vehicle involved in a collision that injured British former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close friends was charged with four counts.