Haddenham’s Tyler Goodjohn is set to turn his back on his amateur career and make his professional debut on the undercard of the exciting “Night of International Boxing” promoted by Hennessy Sports at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday 10th September. The co – feature fights involving two of the …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Magee Gunning For World Title Clash
Having conquered Europe by winning the European Super Middleweight title Brian Magee is edging ever closer towards a World title shot but one final hurdle remains at the National Stadium in Dublin on September 11th when he defends his European title against Roman Aramian in the main event on the …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: O’Donnell, Fury Headline York Hall ShoBox
On Friday 10th September, York Hall, Bethnal Green will host an exciting night of international boxing when former unbeaten Commonwealth champion John O’Donnell makes his U.S. “ShoBox: The New Generation” debut and takes on his toughest opponent in the ring to date over 12 rounds, 1996 Olympic bronze medallist Terrence …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Cork Cuban Acosta Added To September 11 Fight Card
Cork based Cuban KO specialist Alexei Acosta will bid to take another step up in class next month when he takes on former World title challenger Cristian Faccio on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night at The National Stadium, Dublin on September 11th. The bill features a European title double header …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McCloskey Defends European Title Against Morrison
Paul McCloksey will enjoy home comforts for the second defence of his European Light Welterweight title against Barry “The Bizness” Morrison on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night at The Aura in Letterkenny on Saturday, October 2nd. The unbeaten Dungiven southpaw will be returning to the scene of his victory over …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing Signs Canadian Amateur Tyler Asseltine
Hennessy Sports Canada is proud to announce the signing of amateur sensation Tyler Asselstine to a long term exclusive promotional agreement. With just three years of experience, the 23 year old Kingston, Ontario native overcame a late start in boxing, quickly excelling into a world class amateur.
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Two European Title Fights September 11 In Dublin
Despite it’s well deserved reputation as the home of Irish boxing the National Stadium in Dublin has yet to stage a European title fight. All that will change on Saturday, September 11th when the South Circular Road venue plays host to a European title double header on the Hunky Dorys …
Read More »Boxing In Wales: The WBC Night Of Champions
By Ciaran Gibbons **With Slideshow** © Ciaran Gibbons / Saddo Boxing Cardiff, Wales, successfully hosted the ‘WBC Night of Champions’ Festival from Thursday 29th thru Saturday 31st July of this year. The high profile event – which celebrates boxing achievements – takes place every four years. The three day Festival …
Read More »Boxing Update: Page In, Hawkins Out Against McBride Saturday Night
Mike Tyson-conqueror Kevin “The Clones Colossus” McBride, former Irish heavyweight champion and 1992 Olympian, returns to the ring Saturday night, July 10 for the first time in more than two years against veteran Zack Page in an 8-round bout at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Andy Murray Keeps Busy Awaiting European Title Clash
Unbeaten Cavan star Andy Murray is surely one of the World’s busiest professional boxer’s right now. The European number 3 and reigning Irish Lightweight Champ stretched his perfect record to 20 wins with 11 KO’s in Belfast last weekend when he scored a second round stoppage win over the normally …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Cuban Trio Ready To Dazzle Cork June 26
Cork’s Cuban sensation’s Alexei Acosta, Luis Garcia and Mike Perez will be looking for a hat trick of wins on Saturday, June 26th when they look to extend their unbeaten records on the Yanjing Beer Fight Night at The Neptune Stadium in their adopted city. The trio, are all World …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McCloskey Ready For European Title Defense Tonight In Belfast
It’s been almost three decades since a European Champion last graced the ring at the King’s Hall in Belfast. On that November night in 1983 Barry McGuigan wrapped the famous blue belt around his waist having dispatched Italian Valerio Nati in 6 rounds to capture the European Featherweight crown. Nati’s …
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