Tag: irishboxing
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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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‘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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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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“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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