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It’s been almost three decades since a European Champion last graced the ring at the King’s Hall in Belfast. On that November night in 1983 Barry McGuigan wrapped the famous blue belt around his waist having dispatched Italian Valerio Nati in 6 rounds to capture the European Featherweight crown. Nati’s …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Cork Cuban Garcia Gets King Clash In Belfast
Unbeaten Cuban sensation Luis Garcia will be out to impress at The King’s Hall on Friday night when he clashes with Welsh hard man Nathan King on the undercard of Paul McCloskey’s first European title defence on the Yanjing Beer Fight Night. The Cork based Garcia has stepped in at …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McGuigan Finds New Star In Frampton
A quarter of a century on from winning his World title Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan believes he has unearthed a new star in the shape of Belfast’s Carl Frampton. The unbeaten Super Bantamweight has won all 5 of his pro fights to date and will fight in his hometown …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: Haughian Prepared For Ring Of Fire In Belfast
The white hot atmosphere at the King’s Hall in Belfast should be at it’s best for the upcoming Yanjing Beer Fight Night on Friday week (June 11th) when Paul McCloskey makes the first defence of his European Light Welterweight title against mandatory challenger Giuseppe Lauri but one boxer 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 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 »Brian Peters Boxing: Murray Ready For Fagan Clash In Dublin
Undefeated Cavan star Andy Murray knows that more than the Irish Lightweight title will be at stake when he clashes with Dublin’s Oisin “Gael Force” Fagan in the main event of the Yanjing Fight Night at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. The 27-year-old Murray aims to serve up …
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