Category: Features
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Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro: Predictions
Paul McCloskey World Title Challenger Obviously it’s in Australia so Paro has home advantage and he is a very good boxer but I think Lewis will win it, it may be cagey early on but it should open up and Lewis should hopefully dominate him down the stretch.Crocker Jaben Ryan The Punch Podcast Lewis is…
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Crocker Takes His Crown on the Road as Paro Seeks Redemption in Queensland Showdown
For the first time as IBF welterweight champion, Belfast’s Lewis Crocker will defend his world title, and he will have to do it the hard way. The unbeaten 29-year-old travels halfway around the world to Australia’s Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland to face hometown favourite Liam Paro in a fascinating 50-50 clash that pits two…
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From Leopardstown to Croke Park: Irish Boxing’s Greatest Ever Summer
Irish boxing has enjoyed no shortage of golden eras. There was the Barry McGuigan phenomenon of the 1980s, when one fighter united a nation and became a sporting icon. There was Steve Collins’ reign at the top of the sport, defeating Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn. Carl Frampton’s rise captivated fans across Ireland, while an…
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Irish Boxing Digest Newsletter
Issue #02 April 2026 Editor’s Note The Opening Bell The introduction of the Zuffa championship belt in boxing has sparked debate across the sport, but much of the reaction has leaned toward ridicule rather than excitement. Promoted by Dana White and backed by the new promotion Zuffa Boxing, the belt is supposed to represent a…
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His Legacy Is Ireland’s Future: Thank You, Michael Conlan
The curtain came down on the professional career of Michael Conlan on March 20th, following a hard-fought ten-round decision defeat to Irish-American Kevin Walsh. For Irish fight fans, it marked the end of a journey that began 14 years ago in London, when, as a 19 year old, Conlan added his name to the Irish…
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Cacace Triumphs as New Irish Talent Announces Itself on Electric Dublin Fight Night
The atmosphere alone inside the 3Arena on Saturday night will have Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions already planning their next visit over to Dublin — passionate fans, meaningful fights across the bill, and a mixture of established professionals and hungry newcomers trying to make their mark. It was arguably one of the most exciting nights…
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