Category: Interviews
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“The Power Is Only Half of It” – Sean Tyndall Promises Complete Performance on Homecoming
One of Ireland’s brightest young professional prospects, 20-year-old Sean Tyndall, will finally get the opportunity to showcase his talents in front of a home crowd when he makes his Dublin debut on July 10 at Leopardstown Racecourse on a JB Promotions card. The unbeaten Bray native has made a perfect start to life in the…
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Willie John McCartan Ready to Carry Northern Ireland’s Boxing Tradition into Glasgow 2026
When the 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on 23 July, one of Northern Ireland’s medal hopes will step through the ropes in the super-heavyweight division. For Tullylish boxer Willie John McCartan, selection to represent Team NI is the reward for years of dedication, persistence and relentless hard work. McCartan heads to Glasgow as the…
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The New King Arthur? Machlan Ready to Build His Own Legacy
Few surnames carry as much weight in Scottish boxing as Arthur. For more than a decade, Alex Arthur thrilled fans with his explosive style, eventually fulfilling his dream by becoming WBO super-featherweight world champion. Now, a new chapter is being written as his son, Machlan Arthur, begins forging a professional career of his own. The…
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‘That Loss Was Only a Hiccup’ – Sheridan Promises Fireworks Inside and Outside the Ring on July 10
Few young professionals have embraced activity quite like Karl Sheridan. The 23-year-old Crumlin lightweight has wasted little time gaining valuable experience since making the move into the professional ranks, boxing three times in as many months. Now holding a record of 1-1 (0 KOs), Sheridan returns to action in Leopardstown, Dublin, on July 10 determined…
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‘Dreams Are Made of This’: Jono Carroll on His Emotional World Title Triumph in Dublin
The roar inside Dublin’s 3Arena was the sound of years of sacrifice finally paying off. After world title heartbreak in Philadelphia and Russia, after travelling the globe chasing opportunities and taking risks others would avoid, Jono Carroll finally achieved his lifelong ambition on March 14, 2026, when he defeated unbeaten Belfast fighter Colm Murphy to…
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Homecoming Mission: Sean McComb Targets Major Opportunities Ahead of Dublin Return
After years of competing on some of boxing’s biggest stages away from home, Sean McComb is preparing for an emotional return to Ireland when he steps through the ropes in Dublin on August 1. The Belfast southpaw, known as “The Public Nuisance”, believes he has already proven he belongs among the elite at light welterweight…
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Kevin Walsh: The Irish-American Who Silenced Belfast and Now Wants Bruce Carrington
When Kevin Walsh travelled to Belfast in March, few gave the unbeaten American much chance of spoiling Michael Conlan’s plans. Conlan’s homecoming bout at the SSE Arena was supposed to be another step towards rebuilding his career and positioning himself for another run at world honours. Instead, it was Walsh who left Belfast with the…
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Ryan O’Rourke Eyes Breakthrough Night at Madison Square Garden
Dublin’s rising boxing prospect Ryan O’Rourke is edging closer to a defining moment in his young career. The unbeaten light-welterweight, currently holding a record of 13-0 (3 KOs), is set to face fellow undefeated contender Alex Vargas (14-0, 5 KOs) at the iconic Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York—a stage synonymous with boxing…
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Echoes of John Duddy in Derry’s Rising Prospect Cahir Gormley
There’s a familiar route being quietly mapped out by Cahir Gormley—one that Irish boxing fans will recognise. The Derry middleweight has turned professional and taken his ambitions to America, a move that inevitably draws comparisons to John Duddy. But while the influence is there, Gormley is focused on building his own version of that journey.…
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Alex Vargas: “Victory means everything to me” ahead of Madison Square Garden clash
Rising American light-welterweight Alex Vargas will look to extend his perfect professional record when he takes on unbeaten Irish prospect Ryan O’Rourke on April 17 at the The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, with the bout set to be televised on ESPN in the United States. Vargas (14-0, 5 KOs) enters the contest as one…
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