The Irish Times

Criticising Daniel Dubois for stopping his fight ‘dangerous and irresponsible’

Dubois suffered a broken orbital bone and nerve damage around his left eye

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 09:57

Katie Taylor vows to ‘shut up’ critics as she prepares to defend titles

World champion to face rematch with Delfine Persoon after controversial 2019 win

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 20:07

Haye believes Fury must turn on the style against Schwarz

‘A jab-and-grab bore-fest isn’t going to be enough. He needs to do something special’

Thu Jun 13 2019 - 21:20

Delfine Persoon to lodge complaint over Katie Taylor decision

Belgian says she ‘wouldn’t want to be like’ Irish fighter after her defeat in New York

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 13:42

David Haye announces retirement from boxing aged 37

‘The things I used to be able to do in the ring now exist only in my mind and in video clips’

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 15:21

Tony Bellew to keep fighting after beating David Haye again

He dropped the former WBA heavyweight champion three times in London rematch

Sun May 06 2018 - 12:18

David Haye Tony Bellew rematch rescheduled for May 5th

Haye pulled out of December 17th bout with a bicep injury but new date now confirmed

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 16:44

Anthony Joshua has less than two weeks to adjust to Carlos Takam

Kubrat Pulev has been forced to pull out of the fight after hurting his shoulder

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 09:51

David Haye says terms agreed for Tony Bellew rematch

36-year-old injured achilles during pair’s first heavyweight clash in March

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 14:09

Rio Ferdinand confirms move into professional boxing

Former Man United defender’s training camp will be filmed for a documentary

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 08:33

Carl Frampton bout still on despite missing weight

‘I tried everything but my body wouldn’t allow it . . . I’d like to apologise to the fans’

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 16:57

Tyson Fury expected to return to the ring despite quit talk

Promoter Frank Warren says: ‘If he was going to retire what’s point in fighting Ukad?’

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 18:13

Klitschko and Joshua smile and flex but pivot away from trash talk

Eddie Hearn does best Don Draper impression during weigh-ins at Wembley Arena

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 01:00

Katie Taylor’s opponent confirmed for fight this weekend

Bray boxer will take on Milena Kolena on the undercard of Linares-Crolla II in Manchester

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 16:19

Tony Bellew contemplates lucrative future after shock win over David Haye

Liverpool fighter says he could ‘happily walk away from boxing tomorrow’

Sun Mar 05 2017 - 21:35

Tony Bellew says he broke his hand in Haye victory

David Haye suffered a suspected Achilles injury at the halfway point of the bout

Sun Mar 05 2017 - 12:37

Katie Taylor makes it three from three with routine victory

The Bray fighter was always in control against Italy’s Monica Gentili in London

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 22:46

Katie Taylor learning of the ‘dark arts’ of pro boxing

Monica Gentili’s six wins and six defeats represent different challenge for Taylor

Sat Mar 04 2017 - 01:00

What to watch, where to go, who to bet on – your guide to the weekend’s sport

Dublin/Mayo renew rivalries, Liverpool need three points and Katie Taylor is in action

Fri Mar 03 2017 - 08:30

Eddie Hearn insists Haye v Bellew showdown to go ahead

Katie Taylor fights Italy’s Monica Gentili on the undercard at the 02 Arena in London

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 13:56

Katie Taylor revels in splendid isolation ahead of London fight

Irish fighter faces Italian opponent in undercard to Bellew v Haye match on Saturday

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 01:00

Andy Lee’s comeback fight set for Madison Square Garden

The Limerick boxer will take on KeAndrae Leatherwood on St Patrick’s weekend

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 12:22

Katie Taylor to fight on Haye-Bellew card in early March

Former amateur star set for third professional outing at The O2 in London

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 19:43

Katie Taylor semi-pleased but not thrilled by latest victory

Olympic gold medallist sees off tough Brazilian opponent in her second pro fight

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 16:11

Anthony Joshua to meet Klitschko after Molina demolition

Unification showdown to take place at Wembley Stadium on April 29th

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 01:21

Fury could lose licence with Joshua and Klitschko lurking

World champion could be forced to relinquish titles paving way for big money clash

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 16:21

Anthony Joshua: Tyson Fury is jealous of my beach body

Fury on Joshua: ‘This game is not all about body-building. It’s about knowing how to box’

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 10:38

David Haye to take on unknown Kosovan Arnold Gjergjaj

Haye will donate 10 per cent of ticket sales from fight at The 02 to Nick Blackwell

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 13:29

Barry McGuigan: hot air from Scott Quigg’s camp means nothing

Joe Gallagher has questioned pedigree of Carl Frampton’s trainer Shane McGuigan

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 10:18

Deontay Wilder wants Tyson Fury unification fight

‘No matter where it might be, I want to be the undisputed champion of the world’

Tue Dec 01 2015 - 09:53

Tyson Fury ‘feared being drugged’ after beating Wladimir Klitschko

‘We know the cheats, these people are extremely good at cheating’

Mon Nov 30 2015 - 18:57

Tyson Fury offers dethroned Klitschko immediate rematch

New heavyweight champion wants first defence against Ukrainian at Wembley

Sun Nov 29 2015 - 23:00

Tyson Fury ready for title shot he thought would never come

Takes on Wladimir Klitchschko in rescheduled heavyweight title fight on Saturday

Wed Nov 25 2015 - 14:22

David Haye announces January return to the ring

Former world heavyweight champion takes on Australian Mark de Mori in London

Tue Nov 24 2015 - 11:41