Tag: sport
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The Dominator Returns: Edward Donovan Targets Irish Title After Carr Test
There is something almost inevitable about being a Donovan and finding yourself in a boxing ring. For Limerick middleweight Edward ‘The Dominator’ Donovan, the sport was never simply a hobby or a path he stumbled upon. It was part of his upbringing, woven into the fabric of family life from the moment he could walk.…
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Cliona Darcy ready to embrace next challenge as Elite European Championships beckon
For Cliona Darcy, boxing has never been far from home. The 21-year-old Galway heavyweight, who represents Tobar Pheadair Boxing Club, grew up in a family where the sport was already firmly established. Her father boxed, as did her two older brothers, meaning the sport was part of Darcy’s life long before she began making a…
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“I Was the Proudest Man in the World” – Donoghue Has Eyes On Los Angeles After European Gold
John Donoghue is quickly becoming a cant miss prospect. The Olympic BC Mullingar prospect has already collected a World Junior title, a European Junior title and an Irish U19 championship, but his latest achievement may be the most impressive. Donoghue has just returned from Loznica, Serbia, with U19 European gold at 70kg, stopping his Georgian…
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Beyond the Ring: The Fighting Life of Mickey Rourke
Welcome to the second instalment of Irish Boxing Digest’s “Beyond the Ring”, a series that looks beyond the fighters themselves to explore the people, characters and stories that help make boxing what it is. From trainers and promoters to those who have lived and worked around the sport, Beyond the Ring shines a light on…
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The 13th Round: Legends Remembered — Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, The Youngstown Warrior
Some fighters leave behind records. Others leave behind moments, memories and stories that continue to define them long after their final bell. The 13th Round: Legends Remembered is our series looking back at the careers of boxing’s most memorable figures — the champions, contenders and characters whose impact on the sport cannot be measured by…
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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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‘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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‘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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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: New Zealand’s Wendell Stanley Ready to Finish the Job
When Team New Zealand arrives in Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, one of its most experienced and battle-tested boxers will be 70kg contender Wendell Stanley, a fighter who knows exactly how fine the margins can be at major championships. At 25 years of age, Stanley enters his second Commonwealth Games with unfinished business. Four…
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Australia’s Rising Star Jye Dixon Sets Sights on Glasgow 2026 Gold
Australia’s next generation of boxing talent will be looking to make their mark on the international stage at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and 21-year-old Jye Dixon is one fighter arriving in Scotland with confidence, ambition and momentum behind him. The Brisbane-born boxer, who competes in the 55kg division, has enjoyed a strong rise…
