Boxing

Sean Turner is set to headline his first MGM boxing event on 5th February at the Roadstone Club at just 24 years of age. But what sparked a career in the sweet science for the powerful Dublin heavyweight? “A few of my friends decided that they wanted to give...

On Monday, boxer Jono Carroll received a phone call that all young fighters dream of. He was told that he would be competing on the undercard of Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko’s world heavyweight title clash this Saturday night at a 55,000 capacity stadium in Dusseldorf, Germany. The unbeaten...

Despite being only the second current pro female boxer in the country, Lynn Harvey, 34, from Kilbarrack, isn’t making a big fuss about it. “I only told my Da a couple of weeks ago that I was actually turning professional,” Lynn laughed as she sat down to talk with...

Glen Byrne (Ireland) vs Terry Hadaway (England) – Super Welterweight – 4 x 2min Semi Pro Boxing Ireland Presents: Bad Blood Stradbrook Rugby Club, Blackrock Feb 11th 2017...

I wan to start of by giving my deepest condolences to Joao Carvalho’s family, friends and team at this time. RIP In the last few months media outlets have been writing, talking and debating whether or not MMA should be banned. Today, after news broke regarding Carvalho’s death, myself and...

Michael Sweeney vs Ian Tims was an eight round warfare at the National Stadium tonight. The pair previously fought in 2011 with Tims getting the decision. This time around there was only one point in it and Ian Tims was awarded the victory. But both men deserve credit for...

Whether out in Dublin grafting as an engineer or fighting in front of thousands of people, Luke Keeler is as affable as they come. Commencing his interview with Fightstore Media, he mentioned that he enjoyed watching Ricky Hatton years ago. And it’s no surprise. Like Hatton did, Keeler bravely...

Earlier this year Bellator MMA welcomed Irish combatant James Gallagher into their ranks. ‘The Strabanimal’ claimed a decision victory on his debut at Bellator 158 London against Mike Cutting in July. CEO of Bellator, Scott Coker, told Fightstore Media that it was a “good win for Gallagher in a...

An inspiring achievement. Kellie Harrington, 26, joined elite company as she boxed in a senior World Championship final, following in the footsteps of Katie Taylor, Michael Conlan, Jason Quigley and Joe Ward. Her finale against China’s Yang Wenlu was tight and ended in a split decision win to Harringston’s...

James Tennyson vs Declan Geraghty ...

 Bloody battles fought bravely, an appropriate phrase describing two of Jamie ‘The Mexican’ Conlan’s recent fights. On Saturday evening Belfast man Conlan (16-0) will face Czech boxer Patrik Bartos (7-9-0) in a super flyweight contest at the Ice Arena in Cardiff, Wales live on BoxNation. Conlan’s prior outing was against...

Jamie ‘The Mexican’ Conlan spoke with FightstorePROi this morning from his hotel and the Belfast man is ready for an “explosive” display over Adrian Dimas Garzon. Following his war with Junior Granados it was no surprise when Conlan said that growing up he looked up to Arturo Gatti, the...