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WEB6 days ago · History maker Deidre Gogarty’s statue will be unveiled this week. Irish boxing hero Deirdre Gogarty will be immortalised in bronze later this week as plans to erect a statue in. Read More. Uncategorized. September 14, 2024 irishboxing.
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WEBAug 31, 2024 · Lewis Crocker – Paddy Donovan is ‘MADE’ and will ‘land in Ireland’. Official confirmation of a mouthwatering all Irish class between Paddy Donovan and Lewis Crocker is incoming, hints Eddie Hearn. The Matchroom boss. Read More. Amateur Headline News Latest News. August 29, 2024 irishboxing.
Classic Irish Boxing: The JohnL. Sullivan story
WEBSeptember 27, 2011 MWNKatherine. Classic Irish Boxing: Published September 2001. “The Boston Strongboy” John L. Sullivan is generally regarded as being the first heavyweight champion of the world under the Queensbury Rules. In this fascinating article Jack Anderson traces the Irish – American’s footsteps from his tour of Ireland in 1887.
Ireland at the 2004 Athens Olympics - Irish Boxing
WEBAug 3, 2016 · Lee and Amir Khan, who won silver at the 2004 Games, were the only two boxers from Ireland and Great Britain to qualify for Athens. Limerick’s Lee, of course, claimed the WBO World middleweight title after switching codes. Middleweight: Andy Lee (St Francis) Beat Alfredo Lopez (Mexico) 38-23. …
Six National Elite Finals to Watch Out For - Irish Boxing
WEBNov 11, 2023 · This is another 50-50 hard-to-call battle between two young boxers with Paris 2024 dreams, certainly one to watch! 60kg Kellie Harrington (St Marys D) V Zara Breslin (Tramore) and 57kg Kellie McLoughlin (St Catherines) V Michaela Walsh (Holy Family GG) Both these finals have firm favourites …
Ranking the Greatest Irish Boxers of All Time: The Ultimate List
WEBNov 23, 2022 · The final boxer on our list is Pat McDonagh. McDonagh was born in Dublin in the ‘40s and emigrated to the UK, where he became British, Irish, European and Commonwealth champion. He turned professional in 1972 and won the WBC World Lightweight title. He retired in 1977 with a record of 33 wins and 2 losses.
Dillian Whyte paid tribute to his Irish roots last night
WEBOct 8, 2016 · Whyte’s link to Ireland come via his Cork grandfather Patrick Whyte, who emigrated from Dublin to the Caribbean as a young man. The exciting heavyweight paid tribute to him last night. Fighting on the Ricky Burns v Kiryl Relikh undercard in Glasgow, Whyte stopped Ian Lewison to win the British title and wore green, white, and gold shorts in ...
Ranking the top 5 Irish boxers of all-time - Irish Boxing
WEBFeb 12, 2019 · Jack “Nonpareil” Dempsey. Jack “Nonpareil” Dempsey recorded a 51-4-11 record achieving 23 KOs. Dempsey went long stretches without defeat, and according to legend, two of his losses came in fixed matches. Although born in Ireland, it was the United States where Dempsey achieved boxing success. Dempsey only lived until the age of 33 ...
Jono Carroll warns Olympic champ ahead of interim world title fight
WEBJuly 11, 2024 irishboxing. Albert Batyrgaziev’s Olympic gold medal won’t keep him afloat when he is dragged into deep waters this Friday warns Jono Carroll. Dubliner, Carroll fights the rising Russian for the vacant WBA super featherweight interim world title on the IBA Champions’ Night in Serpukhov and travels to the lion’s den full of ...
30 from 30 – Ranking Ireland’s Top Boxers since 1990
WEBApr 29, 2020 · Instead, for our sins, we’re going for a Top 30 since 1990 – amateur and pro. Nevermind the final order, just whittling it down to 30 boxers was a nightmare. Those who miss out include World medallist James Moore, outright British champions like Sam Storey, Derek Roche, Neil Sinclair, and Michael Gomez, European champions Willie Casey and ...
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