Brian Peters Promotions will host a press conference in Dublin, Ireland today to announce details of Bernard Dunne’s first defence of his WBA Super Bantamweight title on the next Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night.

Dunne, 28-1 (15), captured the WBA crown in a slugfest with Ricardo Cordoba at Dublin's 02 Arena, stopping the Panamanian in the 11th frame last March. More...

Newly crowned WBA Super Bantamweight champ will celebrate the one week anniversary of his sensational world title triumph on “Tubridy Tonight” on RTÉ One this Saturday night at 9:35pm..

Dunne was a guest on the popular chat show last month and he promised to return with the WBA belt so he will fulfill that promise tomorrow night. More...

In front of 9,000 screaming fans at a packed 02 Arena in Dublin, Ireland, local hero Bernard Dunne upset the odds in a big way by taking the WBA Super Bantam title from Panamanian southpaw Ricardo Cordoba in once of the most competitive and ferocious fights in a very long time.

Cordoba won the first frame with good counter hooks and straight lefts as Dunne studied the champion. Dunne had a better second round as he largely kept away from Cordoba's power shots except for a few lefts while getting in a few good lead right hands of his own.

The third was Cordoba's round for all but the last thirty seconds as the champion began to come forward and Dunne struggled to adjust until the challenger uncorked a perfect counter left hook that caused Cordoba to reel all the way across the ring before he crumpled along the ropes.

The Panamanian got right back up, beating the count but was on shaky legs as he vigorously traded shots with Dunne until the bell rang ending the third frame.

Cordoba completely recovered by the start of the fourth and was more measured, trying to catch Dunne on the way in. The challenger showed maturity by waiting until the champion's big swings created more openings and when that happened, Dunne shook Cordoba with another counter left hook right on the button. More...

Former European Super Bantam titlist Bernard Dunne takes a very big step up tonight in challenging reigning WBA 122 pound Champion Ricardo Cordoba tonight at the 02 Arena in Dublin, Ireland.

Southpaw Cordoba, 34-1-2 (21), of Panama has enjoyed a stellar career since turning pro in 2000 and holds a win over current IBF Champion Celestino Caballero in 2004.

24 year old Cordoba drew twice with WBA Champion of the time, Wladimir Sidorenko, during bouts in 2006 and 2007 in Sidorenko's adopted homeland of Germany and lost his only bout by split decison against Thailand's Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym for the Interim WBA belt in Thailand.

Cordoba will once again be fighting on his opponent's home turf when he faces Irish hero Dunne tonight at the 02 Arena.

Dunne, 27-1 (14), will be making his first appearance at genuine world class level after starting his career in America in 2001 and moving back to his native Ireland in 2004. More...

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With 9,000 tickets all sold for their WBA Super Bantamweight title clash tomorrow night at Dublin's 02 Arena, challenger Bernard Dunne and reigning champion Ricardo Cordoba made final statements to the press.

Bernard Dunne:
"This is the big one but I'm the underdog so there's no real pressure on me. I have everything to gain and he has everything to lose. The atmosphere in The O2 is going to be fantastic. More...

Brian Peters enjoyed a boxing double last weekend with his charges Paul McCloskey and Matthew Macklin both recording impressive British title victories in the UK.

He’s hoping to extend that success to a treble on Saturday night when he promotes the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2 in Dublin. More...

The nightmare of his defeat to Amir Khan continues for Oisin Fagan as a planned appearance on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2 on March 21 has had to be scrapped.

Fagan suffered a broken leg in his defeat to Khan last December and despite having had his cast removed and returning to training, Fagan has been told he will not receive medical clearance in time to fight at The O2. More...

Andy Lee’s disappointment over a scheduled Madison Square Garden date falling through has proven to be short lived after he secured a place on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21.

Lee was set to top the bill at the famous New York venue on March 16, but despite that show falling through, the Limerick middleweight’s training won’t go to waste with promoter Brian Peters adding him to an already star studded line-up at The O2 on Saturday week. More...

Promoter Brian Peters has expressed his disappointment at Kenny Egan’s withdrawal from the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21.

The 2008 Beijing Silver Medallist had been set for a rematch of his Olympic final on the undercard of Bernard Dunne’s world title bid but he withdrew yesterday admitting that he would not be ready for the fight. More...

Bernard Dunne, Kenny Egan and Katie Taylor will appear on "Tubridy Tonight" on RTÉ ONE from 21:35 on Saturday night.

The knockout trio will chat to host Ryan Tubridy ahead of their bouts on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21.

Dunne tops the bill when he challenges Ricardo Cordoba for the Panamanian’s WBA Super Bantamweight title in the first world title fight on Irish soil for 13 years. More...

Bernard Dunne has established a world class training camp in Belfast ahead of the biggest night of his boxing life.

Dunne challenges for Ricardo Cordoba’s WBA Super Bantamweight title on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21 in what promises to be a huge night for Irish sport. More...

With two Irish titles to his name and a perfect record of 14 straight wins, Cavan star Andy Murray is ready to turn his attention to European affairs.

Murray will make a bid for the European Union Lightweight title at The O2 Arena, Dublin on Saturday, March 21 in a featured attraction on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night.

A sensational night of boxing is headlined by Bernard Dunne’s challenge for the WBA World Super Bantamweight title against Panama's Ricardo “Maestrito” Cordoba while Olympic heroes Kenny Egan and Paddy Barnes will also be in action alongside reigning World and European Champion, Katie Taylor, as professional and amateur boxing come together for a historic night of Irish sport.

Murray will lead the professional side of the undercard as he faces Italy’s Massimiliano Chiofalo with the European Union Lightweight title at stake. More...

The Hunky Dorys Fight Night has officially become the biggest event in Irish boxing history with the news that Ireland’s finest amateurs will also be in action at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21.

Olympic hero Kenny Egan, World and European champ Katie Taylor, Olympic Medallist Paddy Barnes and World Junior champ Ray Moylette will all face international opposition as our best professionals and amateurs fight side by side at The O2. More...

Although WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion Ricardo Cordoba says he won’t be watching any video of Bernard Dunne ahead of their Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night, the champ's backroom team are adamant that they will be doing their homework on the challenger.

The two men clash at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21 and Cordoba’s promoter Richard Dobal says they have the utmost respect for Dunne.

“I’ve a lot of respect for Bernard because he’s done what very few European fighters do, he went to the U.S. to learn his trade with Freddie Roach, who’s probably the most successful trainer in the world”, said Dobal.

“We know all about his sparring with Manny Pacquiao while he was in Los Angeles and we know that he was more than capable of holding his own with Pacquiao, so that tells you everything you need to know about him. More...

World Champion Ricardo “El Maestrito” Cordoba says he doesn’t want to set eyes on Bernard Dunne again until they get in the ring.

The Panamanian is currently in Ireland to promote his WBA Super Bantamweight title defence on the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21. More...

Irish boxing hero Bernard Dunne goes in search of the ultimate prize at The O2 in Dublin on Saturday, March 21 at the Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night.

Dunne takes on World champion Ricardo “El Maestrito” Cordoba for the WBA Super Bantamweight title as world championship boxing returns to Ireland for the first time in 13 years.

The Dubliner turns 29 next month and he feels the timing is perfect for a shot at the WBA belt, which once adorned the waist of Barry McGuigan over two decades ago.

“This is the fight I’ve wanted since I first put on a pair of boxing gloves,” said Dunne. “It’s every boxer's dream to be a world champion and I’m no different. This is what I’ve worked my whole life for and now that the chance is here I want to grab it with both hands.” More...