The Irish Times

‘I’m a legend. I’m the best heavyweight there’s ever been’

Tyson Fury compared himself to a T-Rex who was also ‘an average Joe’, after retaining his world title against Dillian Whyte

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 01:00

Taoiseach welcomes move by United Arab Emirates to freeze assets of Kinahan gang

Move comes after US sanctions and as part of a drive to clean up UAE’s reputation

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 15:00

MTK Global boxing business distances itself from Daniel Kinahan after US sanctions

US offering award of up to $5M for information leading to arrest of cartel members

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 13:17

Amir Khan and Kell Brook to finally meet on February 19th

34-year-old Khan and 35-year-old Brook will meet in the ring in Manchester next year

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 13:32

Conclusion of epic trilogy confirms that Tyson Fury is the superior fighter

Famous powers of recovery inside and outside the ring drive Gypsy King to victory

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 07:00

Fury fancied to confirm his superiority over Wilder

WBC champion has had the best of previous clashes but big-hitting American still carries a potent threat

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 16:30

Fifa 22 review: Subtle refinements make for best edition in years

Revamped goalkeeping animations and improved career mode among most welcome changes

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 17:00

Fury ‘wounded’ by Joshua’s loss but focused for now on third Wilder bout

‘Wilder beats Joshua, Usyk, all the rest of the division, comfortable – but he cannot beat me’

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 21:05

New heavyweight king Usyk wears his crown – and his bruises – lightly

Ukrainian ready for time with family after dazzling display against champion Joshua

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 22:30

Arsenal take full advantage of Tottenham’s glass jaw as they hit home early and often

Nuno Espírito Santo’s side were wide open for the taking as Gunners secure derby win

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 19:13

Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua braced for ‘draining’ Usyk test

Promoter believes Saturday’s title fight will be heavyweight’s toughest ever challenge

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 10:49

Anthony Joshua: Usyk my toughest test since Klitschko

Home favourite prepared for a tricky evening against the unbeaten Ukranian southpaw

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 10:55

Hunger for success keeps Kevin Manning at the top of toughest game of them all

Having rode his first winner in 1983, Ireland’s senior jockey shows no signs of letting up

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00

Fury’s title defence against Wilder postponed until October

British WBC world champion recently tested positive for coronavirus

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 20:20

Anthony Joshua ordered to defend WBO title against Oleksandr Usyk

Move comes after apparent collapse of the unification fight against Tyson Fury

Sat May 22 2021 - 22:03

Tyson Fury concedes he might now have to fight Deontay Wilder

He had announced this week that he would finally fight Anthony Joshua in August

Wed May 19 2021 - 09:03

Fresh doubts over Tyson Fury - Anthony Joushua fight

Legal ruling in the US states Fury must fulfil a third meeting with Deontay Wilder

Tue May 18 2021 - 15:26

Fury v Anthony Joshua plunged into doubt by American legal ruling

Fury has now been told he must undertake a third fight against Deontay Wilder first

Tue May 18 2021 - 08:45

Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight on August 14th

All four heavyweight belts will be on the line when pair finally meet in Saudi Arabia

Mon May 17 2021 - 06:42

Eddie Hearn says Fury v Joshua fight will be in Saudi Arabia this August

Promoter mentions August 7th and 14th as possible dates for unification bout

Tue May 11 2021 - 15:11

Saudi ‘sportswashing’ designed to obscure obscene human rights record

Proposed Premier Golf League another attempt to use sport for base political reasons

Fri May 07 2021 - 06:00

Katie Taylor ‘ready to go’ as she puts titles on the line against Natasha Jonas

Taylor may be cautious knowing her opponent will be trying to land one magical punch

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 22:51

Saudi Arabia has spent at least $1.5bn on ‘sportswashing’, report reveals

Report outlines the scale of spending and broad range of sports involved

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 15:56

Raging Bull’s gut-wrenching violence is even more shocking today

There’s no redemption, but there is dark magic at work in Scorsese and De Niro’s film

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 06:45

The Irish Times view on organised crime: taking on the gangs

The Kinahan cartel’s downfall must remain a priority for as long as it takes

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 20:25

Garda aim to bring head of Kinahan group before the courts, senior officer says

BBC Panorama programme explores Daniel Kinahan’s controversial role in boxing

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 08:58

Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua has a confidence issue

Fury hopeful unification fight will take place ‘whenever the world gets back to normal’

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 11:36

After a year of sporting famine, get ready for a high summer feast in 2021

Johnny Watterson looks at the year ahead as sport, like life, tries to get back to normal

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00

Anthony Joshua does his talking in the ring but won't join the circus

Tyson Fury doesn’t waste time in goading his potential superfight opponent

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 16:47

Anthony Joshua powers to ninth-round knock-out win over Kubrat Pulev

English heavyweight retains belts and remains on track for Tyson Fury fights

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 23:56

Anthony Joshua takes the Klitshcko route to Pulev bout

World champion has been sparring with his helmet off ahead of fight with Bulgarian

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 12:08

Kubrat Pulev feeling ‘dangerous’ and ready to dethrone Joshua

‘I like that people are talking more about Joshua v Fury than Joshua v Pulev’

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 10:49

Tyson Fury set for homecoming fight after moving on from Wilder trilogy

American reportedly missed a deadline to secure third fight scheduled for December

Mon Oct 12 2020 - 09:56

Daniel Kinahan has a bad day all round

Kinahan is out of boxing, three associates get 19 years, and then there was the Garda press briefing...

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 01:00