The Irish Times

Álvarez and Golovkin ready to rumble on September 17th

Compelling super middleweight rivalry to ‘be most thrilling fight between great champions’

Tue May 24 2022 - 19:27

Taylor stands tallest on a magical night at the Garden

‘The best night in my career,’ says champion after enthralling victory over Serrano

Mon May 02 2022 - 01:00

Katie Taylor remains world champion in biggest fight in female boxing history

In a bruising 10 round fight, Taylor finally won the contest on a split decision

Sun May 01 2022 - 07:25

Taylor’s and Serrano’s futures entwined in adding to New York City’s mythology

Boxing has always fitted in with Madison Square Garden’s affairs of demigods and goons

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 06:00

Katie Taylor strikes confident tone ahead of ‘mega fight’ with Amanda Serrano

Irish fighter weighs in a pound heavier than Puerto Rican rival for Saturday’s fight

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 19:22

Johnny Watterson: Growing sporting reputations bloom in Madison Square Garden

Ghosts inhabit corridors and dressing rooms of famous New York venue

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 22:30

Katie Taylor: It doesn’t matter if I’m the underdog or favourite

Not since the beginning of her amateur career has she not been the favourite

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 19:03

Eddie Hearn open to Katie Taylor fighting in Ireland

Undisputed world champion hasn’t fought in her hometown since turning professional

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 21:38

Boxer Agyarko Hynes on the rise after surviving traumatic facial stabbing

Irish middleweight is on undercard of Conlan’s WBA featherweight world title fight

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 07:17

Katie Taylor remains Ireland’s hero, even if the glimpses are fleeting

With no professional fights in Ireland and a base in the USA, boxer stays out of the spotlight

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 05:00

Katie Taylor ends 2021 with 20th pro win as eyes turn to Amanda Serrano

35-year-old lacks sparkle against Sharipova but champion’s victory never in doubt

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 06:00

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

Katie Taylor expects tough battle against Jennifer Han

‘If you start to get complacent, that’s when you start losing,’ says champion

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 01:00

Chris Eubank leads tributes to son Sebastian after his death in Dubai

Eubank says family devastated at the loss of Sebastian who was about to turn 30

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 19:20

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

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

RTÉ’s Sam Bennett faux pas adds insult to imagery

Mistaken identity as Bennett, arguably, robbed at the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 12:45

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

Meet the nominees for The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2020

Introducing the 12 contenders for this year’s award after a stellar year in women’s sport

Thu Dec 17 2020 - 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 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

Taylor in top form as she dominates a durable Gutierrez

Spaniard survives 10 rounds after the Irish champion pushed her to the ropes from the first bell and rarely took a step back

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 15:19

Katie Taylor’s title defence against Miriam Gutiérrez to be streamed free-to-air

Sky Sports to show Saturday night’s fight for free as Taylor defends unbeaten pro record

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 13:47

Katie Taylor closes Persoon chapter to tee up another spectacle

Taylor keeps on winning as brutal encounter leaves Eddie Hearn purring with satisfaction

Sun Aug 23 2020 - 13:11

Verbal sparring done, Taylor keen to avoid another dust-up with Persoon

Last summer’s dogfight must be avoided if Irish fighter wants to add to unbeaten run

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 06:00

Katie Taylor out to banish all doubts in rematch with Delfine Persoon

Title fight to take place in promoter Eddie Hearn’s back garden in Essex

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 17:56

Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury reportedly drops Daniel Kinahan as negotiator

The crime boss will play no role in negotiating future bouts, according to promoter

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 11:11

Boxing world couldn’t care less about Kinahan’s background

Who writes the cheques has never been a concern for boxers

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 19:12

Fury thanks Daniel Kinahan as deal struck for Joshua fights

Saudi Arabia expected to host first meeting between British heavyweights in 2021

Wed Jun 10 2020 - 16:50

Players opt out of Watford training as Mariappa tests positive for Covid-19

Manager says ‘no pressure’ to attend training amid plans for return of Premier League

Wed May 20 2020 - 15:11