Irish in Boxing
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Republican Rep Peter King to step into the ring with kickboxing champion ‘Irish’ Josh Foley
New York Republican Congressman Peter King has announced that he will be facing off with ‘Irish’ Josh Foley in a sparring match at an Irish pub a week before St. Patrick’s Day on Long Island. ... by KERRY O'SHEA
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Lightweight Jamie Kavanagh set to fight on “ShoBox: The Next Generation”
Lightweight Jamie Kavanagh (12-0-1, 5 KOs) will fight Salvador Garcia (14-6, 7KOs) at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California on Friday night in a contest scheduled for eight rounds. The fight will be televised on ShoBox: ... by DECLAN O'KELLY
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Irish heavyweight Tyson Fury to make NYC debut against World Champion Steve Cunningham
Explosive 6’9” heavyweight contender and former unbeaten Irish, Commonwealth and British Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury, 20-0, 14 KO’s, will make his New York debut on Saturday afternoon, April 20th when he takes on former cruis ... by JANE WALSH
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Andy Lee wins, Matthew Macklin calls him out
Andy Lee’s points win over Anthony Fitzgerald at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Saturday night was swiftly followed by an ultimatum from fellow middleweight contender Matthew Macklin to fight him on May 11 at Madison Square Garde ... by DECLAN O'KELLY
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Muhammad Ali’s family denies bad health rumors - boxing legend photographed enjoying the Super Bowl
Muhammad Ali’s daughter denied that her father was near death on Sunday evening and said that he enjoyed watching the Superbowl from his Arizona home. ... by MICHELLE K SMITH
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Irish middleweight contender Andy Lee primed for Belfast comeback fight
Irish middleweight contender Andy Lee (28W-2L, 20KOs) will return to the ring against the durable Anthony Fitzgerald (13W-3L, 1 KO) at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena, in the Betfair’s ‘Unfinished Business’ boxing event. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Seanie Monaghan wins at the Garden against Roger Cantrell
Light heavyweight Seanie Monaghan (17-0, 10 KOs) defeated Roger Cantrell (15-3, 8 KOs) by unanimous decision at the Theater in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. ... by DECLAN O'KELLY
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Short film “I Beat Mike Tyson” chronicles the story of Irish boxer Kevin McBride - VIDEO
A short film “I Beat Mike Tyson” released on Vimeo, chronicles the story of famed Irish boxer Kevin McBride and how he beat world champion Mike Tyson. ... by MARIA DEL GRECO
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Seanie Monaghan returns to action at MSG against Roger Cantrell
Light heavyweight Seanie Monaghan (16-0, 10 KOs) returns to action this Saturday night at the Theater in MSG when he takes on Roger Cantrell (15-2, 8 KOs) in a contest scheduled for eight rounds. ... by DECLAN O'KELLY
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Sports Digest: Steve Collins v Roy Jones Jr boxing match up could finally happen
Former world champion Steve Collins says he will fight American foe Roy Jones Jr. in Europe before the summer. ... by CATHAL DERVAN
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Olympic gold medal winner Katie Taylor set to return to ring in February
Olympic hero Katie Taylor will make her return to the ring when she headlines a fight night at Dublin’s Grand Canal Theatre in February. ... by CATHAL DERVAN
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World champion boxer Steve Collins challenges Roy Jones Jr to showdown
Former world champion Steve Collins has issued a challenge to American legend Roy Jones Jr to get in the ring for a once-off showdown – 18 years after he won the world title. ... by CATHAL DERVAN
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Patrick Hyland ready for Javier Fortuna fight in Las Vegas
Patrick Hyland (27-0, 12 KOs) will fight Javier Fortuna (20-0, 15 KOs) for the WBA interim featherweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday night on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao/Juan Manuel Marquez fight in a c ... by DECLAN O'KELLY
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Irish middleweight Andy Lee teams up with English trainer Adam Booth
Irish middleweight Andy Lee (28-2, 20 KOs) has teamed up with English trainer Adam Booth and will base his career out of London in the wake of the recent passing of his longtime trainer and co-manager Emanuel Steward ... by DECLAN O’KELLY
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Lightweight Jamie Kavanagh defeats Ramon Valadez at Anaheim
Lightweight Jamie Kavanagh (12-0-1, 5 KOs) defeated Ramon Valadez (11-3, 6 KOs) by unanimous decision at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, California on Saturday night in a hugely entertaining fight. ... by DECLAN O'KELLY
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