After reading some derogatory stories unfairly criticizing Irish Ropes Promotions for canceling its March 16th scheduled “Erin Go Brawl II” pro boxing show at WaMu Theater in Madison Square Garden, I am compelled to set the record straight about why we pulled the plug 10 days out and to explain what really happened leading up to the final decision.

First, though, I’d like to offer my condolences to Liam Neeson, and his family, for the loss of his wife. He attended several of the shows we promoted and I met him at many Irish benefits. Liam is a great man. More...

Irish Ropes Promotions announced Yesterday that its scheduled March 16 “Erin Go Brawl II” pro boxing show at WaMu Theater in Madison Square Garden had been cancelled due to the poor economy in the United States and Ireland that adversely effected advance ticket sales. More...

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Former WBC bantamweight champion and 1992 Olympic Silver Medallist, Wayne “Pocket Rocket” McCullough, wants one more world title shot at that’s why he’s fighting St. Patrick’s Day Eve, Monday, March 16, on the “Erin Go Brawl II” card, presented by Irish Ropes Promotions, at WaMu Theater in the famed Madison Square Garden.

Limerick’s 2004 Irish Olympian Andy Lee, 16-1 (13), 14 years younger than his 38 year old hero, McCullough, headlines in the 10 round main event against three time world title challenger Antwun “Kid Dynamite” Echols, 31-9-4 (27). More...

The latest boxing sensation in a long, growing line of Irish boxers who’ve emigrated to the United States is unbeaten light welterweight Dean “Irish Lightning” Byrne.

The Irishman makes his New York City debut fighting on the St. Patrick’s Day Eve, Monday, March 16, on the “Erin Go Brawl II” card, presented by Irish Ropes Promotions, at WaMu Theater in the famed Madison Square Garden.

2004 Olympian Andy Lee, 16-1 (13), takes on three time world title challenger Antwun “Kid Dynamite” Echols, 31-9-4 (27), in the 10 round main event, while former WBC bantamweight champion Wayne “Pocket Rocket” McCullough, 1992 Olympic silver medalist, fights in the 10 round co-feature against an opponent to be determined. 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...

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In preparation for the big John Duddy vs. Charlie Howe show tonight from The Castle in Boston, MA, the principal fighters all weighed in yesterday. Irish Ropes Promotions present "Hassle In The Castle" with tickets still available at $50, $75, and $100.00 at door. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout 7 PM/ET.

John Duddy: 158.5 lb
Charlie Howe: 160 lb More...

Undefeated world middleweight contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy returns to the ring June 28 with a new head trainer in his corner, Pat Burns, in the 10-round main event against Charles Howe, headlining “Hassle In The Castle” at The Castle in Boston. More...