Top Irish boxer Paul McCloskey was in fine form on Saturday night as the Dungiven southpaw dismantled Scotland’s Barry Morrison over seven rounds in a European light welter title defense at the Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. McCloskey commanded the centre of the ring from the start and by the third …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Bernard Dunne vs. Cristian Faccio
Saturday, November 15 saw David Haye embark on his heavyweight quest. Across the Irish Sea, a slighter gladiator was treading water, with the prospect of a super bantamweight world title lying somewhere over the horizon. Bernard Dunne carried out his training camp in preparation for the rugged Eduardo Garcia. Garcia …
Read More »Boxing In Europe: Weekend Results
The Continent saw a few good fight cards this weekend and we start off in Germany where at the Burg-Waechter Castello in Dusseldorf played host to a good card. The headline event featured the biggest win so far for heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko, 29-0 (19), who knocked out ex-European Champion and …
Read More »Boxing Weights And Quotes: Bernard Dunne vs. Cristian Faccio
Click for larger image © Brian Peters Promotions Brian Peters promotes a big show tonight at the International Arena at the Breaffy House Resort in Castlebar, Ireland. Bernard Dunne:122 lb Cristian Faccio:121 lb
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Dunne vs. Faccio Weigh-In Open To Public In Castelbar
The weigh in for this Saturday’s Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar takes place at Shaws Department Store at the Harlequin Centre in Castlebar this Friday lunchtime at 1pm. The weigh in is open to the public. On Saturday evening doors open at the International Arena …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Woodall Predicting A Mitchell Upset Of Coyle
Having fought Roy Jones Jnr. In an Olympic Semi Final and Joe Calzaghe in a World title bout not to mention winning a World title himself Richie Woodhall’s views have to be respected. The Birmingham man’s prediction that Delroy “Sweet Dee” Mitchell is going to upset Henry Coyle on this …
Read More »Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne Powers Up For Faccio Test
Bernard Dunne says he’s determined to prove he’s ready for a world title fight by beating Cristian “El Terrible” Faccio in style on this Saturday’s Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, Ireland. After an intensive six week training camp in Belfast, Dunne is confident that he …
Read More »Brian Peters Boxing: Dunne Gets New Opponent For November 15 Hunky Dorys Fight Night
Former European super bantamweight champion Bernard Dunne has been hit with a change of opponent ahead of his headline appearance on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar on November 15. Dunne had been set to face Eduardo Garcia but the Mexican has been forced to …
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