From Ali v Inoki to Mayweather v McGregor: five bizarre boxing bouts
Ahead of Mike Tyson’s controversial fight with the YouTuber Jake Paul, here are five other memorable oddities
Muhammad Ali
Inside the Rumble in the Jungle: Ali’s extramarital affair, Foreman’s ‘drugged water’ claim
As the boxers retreated to their corners to hear the first bell, a billion people around the globe were watching
Dave Hannigan: A spin down memory lane and where it started for Muhammad Ali
‘Don’t bother your head about that stupid house … One of these days they’re liable to make it a national shrine’
A life’s cycle – Frank McNally on the death of Olympian Willie Dunne
The passing of Willie coincided with the passing of former Irish Times picture editor, Peter Thursfield
‘Baldy Paulie will go down in two’ - when Rocky Balboa’s cornerman fought Muhammad Ali
Burt Young dined out on the anecdote from boxing folklore until his death last week aged 83
Katie Taylor: ‘Win borne out of courage, determination, skill and stamina’
President and Taoiseach lead tributes to fighter on biggest night for women’s boxing
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
Johnny Watterson: Growing sporting reputations bloom in Madison Square Garden
Ghosts inhabit corridors and dressing rooms of famous New York venue
How a larger-than-life Kerry exile helped Muhammad Ali fight in Dublin
London publican Butty Sugrue, once dubbed ‘Ireland’s strongest man’, was force of nature
World Cup 2022 will herald a seismic changing of the guard
The likes of Ronaldo and Messi will likely lead a generation of talent taking its final bow on football’s greatest stage in Qatar
The closing act of mischievous Eddie Jones will not be dull or safe
Like Muhammad Ali, England coach knows how to engage the public and sell the game
Gordon D’Arcy: Superior bench strength proved a telling factor for France
Galthie’s decision to select six forwards in the replacements important in the end game
Sporting obituaries 2021: From League of Ireland to GAA, Olympics and the World Cup
Remembering the sportspeople who passed away in 2021
Helen McEntee and Sally Rooney had a good 2021. Eoghan Harris and Dolores Cahill did not
Who had a good year? Rachael Blackmore for one. Who didn’t? Stephen Donnelly, arguably
Muhammad Ali’s last stand and the sad, sorry tale of Trevor Berbick’s demise
The Greatest’s last opponent saw his life unravel after a heavy beating by Mike Tyson
Christopher Walken: ‘I’m not disturbed. I pay my bills. I’ve been married for 55 years...’
In 1964, a nightclub dancer named Ronnie Walken changed his name to Christopher
Angelo Dundee at 100: Ali’s honest trainer who always knew what to say
Great cornerman helped hone 15 American world boxing champions across six decades
Different Strokes: Going, going, gone for €333k – one Tiger Woods putter, never used
Burmester bemoans slow play . . . World of Mouth . . . By the Numbers . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day . . . In the Bag . . . Know the Rules
Netflix: 10 of the best new shows to watch in September
Including Schumacher and new series of Nailed It, Sex Education and Dear White People
TV View: It’s time to acknowledge devout Irish mammies for Olympic success
Candles lighting for Kellie Harrington as she forges ahead with medal already in the bag
Tokyo 2020: Musical heritage plays on in Budokan judo arena
Where Dylan recorded one of his best live albums – if these walls could talk...
Dave Hannigan: Mayweather’s gruesome show of the absurd rolls into town again
Greatest boxer of his generation prostitutes his fistic legacy one more time
TV View: RTÉ doubters have a proper mare as Colreevy gets one over on the boys
Monkfish and Envoi Allen put in their place after mare’s chances were written off
Boxing no longer has any excuse, it’s American football injuries on steroids
New book ‘Damage - The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing’ is a cautionary tale
How Enter The Dragon became a martial arts phenomenon
Bruce Lee’s influence can still be seen today in areas ranging from UFC to Hollywood
Over time fact and legend blend into one: Pelé the eternal Greatest
The Brazilian emerges from Netflix’s new film as a flawed and credulous star
Leon Spinks, the Wild Bull who did not know the meaning of quit
Most lovable of rogues was grateful for the epic nights he had in a rollercoaster life
Leon Spinks, former world heavyweight champion, dies aged 67
American claimed a famous upset win over Muhammad Ali in February 1978
Golden Globes 2021: A stunning year for women filmmakers. And, again, for Netflix
Donald Clarke on the female-led best-director nominees and the streaming giant’s 42 nods
‘That’s boxing, you can be fascinated but it appals you’
Iconic sports books revisited: Donald McRae speaks about the journey writing Dark Trade
Dave Hannigan: Muhammad Ali’s eight days in prison before Christmas
In 1968 he learned ‘the only real equality is in the jail . . . and in the graveyard’
Netflix documentary on murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier to air next year
Makers of three-part series say they have exclusive access to murdered French woman’s family
Matt Williams: Let’s see if Andy Farrell has what it takes as head coach
Ireland don’t have to silence the crowd, but they need to be wary of Antoine Dupont
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