John Breen’s Belfast gym is buzzing right now with four members of the “Breen Team” set for battle on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night at the The Aura, Letterkenny on Saturday. October 2nd. Reigning European Light Welterweight Champion Paul McCloskey tops the bill in the second defence of his title …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Nolasco Vows To Hand Murray First Defeat
European Champion Paul McCloskey and Cavan’s double Irish and former EU Champ Andy Murray share the top spot for the longest unbeaten runs in Irish professional boxing with both men sporting perfect 21-0 pro records stretching back to when they made their debuts at the Kings Hall, Belfast in March …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McCloskey Running Toward Morrison Defense
European Light Welterweight Champion Paul McCloksey is hard at work preparing for the second defence of his title on the Hunky Dorys Fight Night when he takes on Scotland’s Barry Morrison at The Aura in Letterkenny on Saturday, October 2nd. However the undefeated southpaw has another title defence to take …
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 »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 Result: McCloskey Retains European Title Against Lauri In Belfast
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: Cork Cubans Ready For Yanjing Fight Night June 26
What do you get when you combine three undefeated Cuban sensations with three of Irish boxing’s most exciting and promising talents? You get a combined record of 63 wins (43 KO’s) and no losses and all six fighters will take to the ring in Cork on June 26th on the …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Conlan Ready To Be Lord Of The Flys
Belfast has a proud tradition of producing some of the finest little men in boxing, no more so than in the flyweight division where names such as Rinty Monaghan, Dave McAuley, Hugh Russell and Damaen Kelly have delighted Belfast fight fans down through the years. Now another Belfast flyweight, Jamie …
Read More »Boxing Weights And Quotes: Andy Lee vs. Mamadou Thiam
Brian Peters Promotions puts on Yanjing Fight Night this evening in Limerick, Ireland. The nine bout card is headlined by Andy Lee’s clash with former European Champ, Mamadou Thiam. Middleweights, 10 rounds: Andy Lee: 162.25 lb Mamadou Thiam: 160.5 lb
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Lee, Thiam Ready For Limerick Weigh-In
Andy Lee and former European Champion Mamadou Thiam will tip the scales in Limerick on Friday as they weigh in ahead of Saturday’s Yanjing Fight Night at The University Sports Arena. Lee and Thiam had been due to come face to face on Tuesday but the Paris based knockout artist’s …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Cork Cuban Perez To Fight Twice On Same Fight Card
Unbeaten Cuban heavyweight Mike Perez is promising double trouble on the Yanjing Fight Night in Limerick on Saturday as he bids to enter the record books by fighting twice on the same night in officially recorded professional bouts. Perez features on the undercard of Andy Lee’s clash with former European …
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