Tag: boxing
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Ruadhan Farrell: “The Best Is Yet to Come” as Belfast Favourite Chases Irish Title Redemption
Ruadhan Farrell has already packed an enormous amount into just 11 professional contests. The Belfast super-bantamweight, who boasts a record of 8-2-1 (2 KOs), has built his reputation on willingness to fight anybody, anywhere, and on producing the kind of contests that keep fans on the edge of their seats. Now, on September 26, Farrell…
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Cian Cramer’s Pursuit of Greatness: “I Know I Have the Beating of Absolutely Anyone”
Confidence has always been a defining characteristic of great fighters. From Muhammad Ali to Floyd Mayweather, champions have never been afraid to speak their ambitions into existence. Dublin’s Cian Cramer is cut from that same cloth. The talented Dubliner is still building his senior career, but after already claiming a senior Irish title at just…
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Beyond the Ring: Peter Fury – The Mastermind Behind Champions
There are trainers, and then there are architects. The men who don’t simply teach fighters how to box, but build careers, mould champions and leave a lasting imprint on the sport long after the final bell. Peter Fury not only belongs in that category, but at the top if it. As we launch our new…
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Josh Olaniyan Continues to Build Momentum as Ireland’s Leading Light Heavyweight
There is a growing feeling that Josh Olaniyan is only scratching the surface of what he can achieve in amateur boxing. Already a two-time Irish Elite champion, the Dublin fighter has firmly established himself as Ireland’s number one light heavyweight, and after an impressive 2026 campaign, he is emerging as one of the country’s brightest…
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Scott Harrison: The Real McCoy — Scotland’s Braveheart
In the early 2000s, few fighters in world boxing were as feared, as relentless or as intimidating as Glasgow’s Scott Harrison. Nicknamed “The Real McCoy,” Harrison was the embodiment of controlled aggression inside the ring — a pressure fighter with incredible fitness, frightening physical strength and an engine that never seemed to stop. His world…
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‘Ravishing’ Ryan Ready for the Biggest Stage Yet
Just four months after producing one of the most memorable Irish title fights in recent memory, reigning Irish middleweight champion Paul “Ravishing” Ryan is preparing for the biggest night of his career. The 27-year-old claimed the Irish middleweight crown in April after an unforgettable war with Peter Carr, a contest many have since labelled as…
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Artjom Kasparian Has Already Survived the Hardest Fight of His Life – Now He’s Ready to Shock Joe Ward
When Artjom “The Tank” Kasparian steps through the ropes in Dublin on August 8, he will do so as the underdog. Across from him will be Joe Ward, the decorated Irish light heavyweight carrying the support of the home crowd and under the watchful eye of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing promotions. For many, the fight…
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‘This Is My Breakout Year’ – Joe McGrail Eyes Career-Defining Night at Croke Park
For Joe McGrail, the setbacks of 2025 are firmly in the rear-view mirror. After an injury halted what many believed would be a breakthrough year, the 23-year-old Liverpool super bantamweight has returned with renewed determination, a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, and the opportunity to showcase his talent on one of the…
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Rising Irish Heavyweight Daniel Fakoyede: “The Fans Can Expect Fireworks”
The Irish heavyweight division has another promising contender that is beginning to make his presence felt. Dublin’s Daniel Fakoyede has made a strong start to life in the paid ranks, compiling a perfect 3-0 (2 KOs) record, with his aggressive, all-action style already catching the eye. It is an impressive rise for someone who only…
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Scarlett Delgado’s Next Chapter: Canada’s Contender Eyes Commonwealth Glory
Scarlett Delgado will head into the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with valuable international experience behind her and a growing reputation as one of Canada’s leading female amateur boxers. The Ontario-based fighter has built an impressive career at domestic and international level, becoming a multiple-time Canadian champion while consistently testing herself against elite opposition. Delgado…
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