Last night at Belfast’s historic King’s Hall, light welter Paul McCloskey retained his European title in a difficult contest against experienced Italian operator Giuseppe Lauri. Making the first defense of the European crown won against Spanish champ Daniel Rasilla last November, southpaw McCloskey struck paydirt early when Lauri was canvassed …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Paul McCloskey vs. Giuseppe Lauri
European Champion Paul McCloskey and mandatory challenger Giuseppe Lauri have weighed in ahead of their clash in the main event of the Yanjing Beer Fight Night at The King’s Hall in Belfast tonight. The action at The King’s Hall gets underway at 6:30pm with the main event live on Sky …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McCloskey Sparring With Old Rival Lynes
European Champion Paul McCloskey has teamed up with old rival Colin Lynes as he steps up preparations for the first defence of his title on the Yanjing Beer Fight Night at the Kings Hall, Belfast on Friday, June 11th. McCloskey headlines a big night of championship boxing at one of …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McCloskey, Haughian After Double Title In Belfast
Big time boxing returns to Belfast with a bang next month with a night of Championship boxing at the legendary Kings Hall. European Light Welterweight King Paul McCloskey headlines the Yanjing Beer Fight Night there on Friday, June 11th as he makes the first defence of his crown against mandatory …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Bernard Dunne vs. Poonsawt Kratingdaenggym
Brian Peters promotes a fight card tonight at The O2 in Dublin, Ireland, headlined by Bernard Dunne’s first defence of his WBA Super Bantamweight title against mandatory challenger Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym from Thailand. WBA Super Bantam Championship, 12 rounds Bernard Dunne:121.5 lb Poonsawt Kratingdaenggym: 122 lb
Read More »Brian Peters Boxing: Irish Prospects Prepare For Big Dublin Fight Card
Undefeated light heavyweight duo Jamie Power and Michael “The Storm” Sweeney are promising fireworks when they clash on the undercard of the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, September 26th. WBA Super Bantamweight Champ Bernard Dunne tops the bill as he bids to see …
Read More »WBA Boxing Champ Dunne Engaging In Top Level Sparring
WBA Super Bantamweight Champ Bernard Dunne is leaving no stone unturned as he enters the final stages of preparations for his first World title defence at The O2, Dublin later this month. Dunne will put his WBA Super Bantamweight title on the line against number one challenger Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym from …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: John O’Donnell vs. Craig Watson
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Last night at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, Hennessy Sports hosted a fight night headlined by Manchester boxer Craig ‘The Hammer’ Watson’s defence of the Commonwealth Welterweight title against John O’Donnell of Shepherds Bush. Watson hadn’t fought since his impressive …
Read More »Boxing Result: O’Donnell Upsets Watson For Commonwealth Crown
© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Welterweight John O’Donnell is the new Commonwealth Champion after dethroning Craig Watson in a riveting all-southpaw clash last night at London’s historic York Hall. As expected, Watson was on fire in the opening frame, pushing O’Donnell back but was unable to steamroll the lanky …
Read More »British Boxing: Watson Defends Commonwealth Tonight Against O’Donnell
Commonwealth Welter Champion Craig Watson puts his belt at risk for the second time as he meets challenger John O’Donnell at London’s famed York Hall tonight. Although Watson at 13-2 (4) doesn’t have a record on paper to match the bigger numbers of O’Donnell at 20-1 (9), it is indeed …
Read More »Brian Peters Boxing: Irish Champ Haughian On London Scouting Mission
Newly crowned Irish Welterweight champ Stephen Haughian takes to the ring at the York Hall in London this weekend on the undercard to the Commonwealth title clash between Craig Watson and John O’Donnell. The Lurgan man takes on Drew Cambell on the Hennessy Sports promotion, which is being televised on …
Read More »Former Boxing Champ McGuigan Backing O’Donnell Against Watson
Former world featherweight champ Barry McGuigan is tipping John O’Donnell to take the Commonwealth Welterweight title from Craig Watson in London tomorrow night. McGuigan will be providing expert analysis from ringside for the eagerly anticipated clash which is live on ITV4 from 7.45pm.
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