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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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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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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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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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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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“My Job Is in the Ring” — Paul Ryan Focused Ahead of Title Clash with Peter Carr
Dublin middleweight Paul Ryan believes his experience and preparation will be key as he approaches the biggest fight of his professional career. On April 4, Ryan faces Peter Carr for the vacant Irish middleweight title on yet another JB Promotions card — a bout that represents both an opportunity and a significant test within a…
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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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“I Want to Keep Climbing” – Glenn Byrne Targets Big Year Ahead of Belfast Fight
Rising Dublin prospect Glenn Byrne was set to travel north to face Belfast’s Owen O’Neill on March 20 as part of the undercard to the clash between Michael Conlan and Kevin Walsh in Belfast. However, the bout has now been thrown into uncertainty after O’Neill withdrew from the contest, leaving Byrne awaiting news on whether…
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Dominick Guinn: Built for War in the Heavyweight Trenches
For Dominick Guinn, boxing wasn’t a late discovery or a second chance — it was a calling from childhood. He laced up gloves at just nine years old, and it didn’t take long for him to recognise the sport wasn’t just something he enjoyed — it was his future. “I realised early on this was…
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It’s in the DNA – Paul Loonam’s Unbeaten Rise from Offaly to Celtic Champion
At just seven fights into his professional career, Paul Loonam is already beginning to look like one of Ireland’s most promising young talents. The unbeaten Offaly man, currently 7-0, has wasted little time making his mark on the domestic scene — and now holds the Celtic super-bantamweight title under the guidance of promoter Jay Byrne…
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