Boxing

Rathkeale Double at National Elite Finals

By Ronan Coughlan / November 25, 2019 /

There was plenty to celebrate in Rathkeale Boxing Club last Friday night as two of its club members claimed Elite gold at the National Stadium in Dublin. Nell Fox, (who…

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Rathkeale Boxers to be televised in National Finals tomorrow

By Jack Neville / November 21, 2019 /

TG4 to broadcast the IABA Men’s and Women’s Irish National Senior Elite Boxing Finals tomorrow Friday 22 November. All 17 Fights will be broadcast Live on YouTube Spórt TG4, while…

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‘The Real Deal’ Donovan tipped for MSG show

By Ronan Coughlan / November 18, 2019 /

Limerick trained boxing prospect Paddy ‘The Real Deal’ Donovan scored the second win of his professional career in Glasgow on Saturday night. The 20-year- old who for many years trained out of…

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WATCH: Ken Moore on why Conlan meeting was lightbulb moment for Kevin Sheehy Mural

By Ronan Coughlan / September 30, 2019 /

A mural to commemorate Irish champion boxer Kevin Sheehy was unveiled outside St Francis Boxing Club last Saturday. The talented boxer (who killed in a hit-and-run earlier this year) will…

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Paddy Donovan to make Pro Boxing debut in October

By Ronan Coughlan / September 10, 2019 /

Paddy Donovan will make his professional boxing debut on October 11th The Ennis man (who trained out of Our Lady of Lourdes Boxing Club during his Amateur days) will fight…

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WATCH: Michael Conlan dedicates Title Victory to Kevin Sheehy

By Jack Neville / August 5, 2019 /

On Saturday night, Ireland’s Micheal Conlan made it twelve wins from twelve professional fights with a ninth round stoppage over Diego Alberto Ruiz in Falls Park Belfast. The featherweight was…

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Michael Conlan to honour the late Kevin Sheehy this Saturday

By Jack Neville / July 30, 2019 /

This Sunday, WBO Intercontinental Featherweight Champion, Michael Conlan takes on Diego Ruiz in Falls Park, Belfast for the WBA Intercontinental title. On the night, Conlan will wear special shorts commemorating…

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WATCH: Tribute video in honour of the late Kevin Sheehy

By Jack Neville / July 5, 2019 /

On what is an incredibly sad day, we take time to remember Kevin Sheehy, who was a credit to his family, his community and to St Francis Boxing Club. Our last intervew…

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WATCH: Highlights as Limerick’s Lee Reeves moves to 5-0 in professional boxing

By Jack Neville / July 3, 2019 /

Late on Saturday night, Limerick boxing sensation Lee Reeves improved his professional boxing record to 5-0 with a fifth round stoppage win over Dominik Csaba Karoly in Ontario Canada. On…

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Limerick based boxer Paddy Donovan joins Pro Ranks

By Ronan Coughlan / June 21, 2019 /

Limerick based boxer Paddy Donovan has turned Professional. The 20-year-old Ennis man (who trains out of Our Lady of Lourdes Boxing Club) has signed a deal with American Promoter Top…

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