Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions held an open house for fans and media on Thursday night at their new home, the UIC Pavilion in downtown Chicago.

Starting his 12th year as a promoter, Pesoli was thrilled to announce the long term agreement the UIC Pavilion to present “world class boxing in a world class venue in a world class city”. More...

Popular Irish junior middleweight prospect Henry Coyle will once again battle in Chicago as he will be featured in the eight round co-main event at the inaugural “Windy City Fight Night” on Friday, March 27, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.

The 21 year old Coyle, 9-1 (8), is coming off an eight round unanimous decision over Sergejs Savrinovics on November 15 in Castlebar, Ireland.

A native of Geesala, Ireland, Coyle’s aggressive, heavy handed style has made him a favorite amongst Chicago fight fans.

Said Pesoli, “Henry’s fought twice in Chicago and has really built a tremendous following amongst the huge local Irish population. We’re very happy to have him on our first show at the larger UIC Pavilion on March 27th.” More...

Many of the leading Irish and Irish-American boxers in the world will gather St. Patrick’s Day Eve, Monday, March 16, including 2004 Olympian Andy Lee and former WBC bantamweight champion Wayne “Pocket Rocket” McCulough, to fight on the “Erin Go Brawl II” card, presented by Irish Ropes Promotions at WaMu Theater in the famed Madison Square Garden.

Top middleweight prospect Lee, 16-1 (13), will headline against 3-time world title challenger Antwun “Kid Dynamite” Echols, 31-9-4 (27) in the 10 round main event. More...

Boxing promoter Tommy Egan believes he has agreed a deal that will solve a huge Irish boxing problem, thus revolutionising the sport in this country.

For decades, many fighters from The Emerald Isle have been faced with a dilemma when entering the paid ranks. They ponder whether or not to sign professional terms in the USA, in turn uprooting and taking all the boxing opportunities America can offer at the expense of massive exposure back home. More...

Tickets are now on sale for "New Year's Revolution", an evening of world class professional boxing set for Friday, January 23 at Cicero Stadium, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.

Headlining "New Year's Revolution" is the return of popular Irish junior middleweight Henry “The Western Warrior” Coyle, 9-1-0 (8). Coyle is coming off an eight round decision win over Sergejs Savrinovics on November 15 in Castlebar, Ireland. More...

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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 More...

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 at the Breaffy House Resort at 6pm with the action underway from 6:45. More...

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 Saturday’s Hunky Dorys Fight night at the Breaffy House Resort in Castlebar is bound to be a cause for concern for Coyle’s fans ahead of this weekend’s clash. More...

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 can produce a sparkling performance against the Uruguayan power puncher. More...

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 pull out after suffering a bad cut in sparring for the fight. Stepping in to replace Garcia is another world rated contender in the shape of Cristian "El Terrible" Faccio. The Uruguayan is the reigning WBC Latino bantamweight champion and ranked number 11 in the world while Dunne is listed at number 24 at super bantamweight by the same organisation. More...

Henry Coyle says he will be fulfilling a lifetime’s ambition when he steps between the ropes at the Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, Co. Mayo on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night on November 15. It will be the Mayo man’s first pro outing on home soil and it couldn’t be much closer to home for his sizable fan club from Geesala.

"It’s always been a dream of mine to fight as a pro in Ireland," explained Coyle who has won 8 of his 9 pro fights by knockout. "To get a chance right here at home in Mayo is the icing on the cake. The last time I fought at home was for my very last amateur fight so it will be great to come back as a professional now." More...