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Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout

Hundreds attend funeral of boxer John Cooney who died after title bout

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

The 28-year-old from Galway died a week after losing to Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast.
Boxer John Cooney dies aged 28

Boxer John Cooney dies aged 28

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

The Galway fighter was taken to intensive care following his defeat to Nathan Howells last Saturday.
Frank Warren predicts Tyson Fury will beat Oleksandr Usyk ‘inside the distance’

Frank Warren predicts Tyson Fury will beat Oleksandr Usyk ‘inside the distance’

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Fury weighed in four stones heavier than his opponent ahead of Saturday’s fight.
Katie Taylor vacates lightweight world title with Caroline Dubois crowned new champion

Katie Taylor vacates lightweight world title with Caroline Dubois crowned new champion

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Taylor had held the belt since 2019 but has not fought at lightweight since 2022.
Mike Tyson staying open to future in-ring appearances after defeat by Jake Paul

Mike Tyson staying open to future in-ring appearances after defeat by Jake Paul

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

It was Tyson’s first fight in 19 years, but the 58-year-old lost to YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul
Katie Taylor wins rematch with Amanda Serrano via unanimous decision in Texas

Katie Taylor wins rematch with Amanda Serrano via unanimous decision in Texas

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Taylor and Serrano embraced each other after the bell, but the heavily pro-Serrano crowd voiced their displeasure as the result was announced.
Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 2: All you need to know ahead of the rematch

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 2: All you need to know ahead of the rematch

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

The fight is the co-main to Mike Tyson v Jake Paul.
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano tip the scales at same weight ahead of bout

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano tip the scales at same weight ahead of bout

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Taylor and Serrano both weighed in at 137.4lbs (62kg) for the biggest rematch in women’s boxing history
Katie Taylor goes ‘through the trenches’ in bid to beat Amanda Serrano again

Katie Taylor goes ‘through the trenches’ in bid to beat Amanda Serrano again

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Taylor claimed a split decision victory over Serrano in 2022 during a historic night at Madison Square Garden.
Andy Ruiz defeat made me ‘mentally strong’, says Anthony Joshua

Andy Ruiz defeat made me ‘mentally strong’, says Anthony Joshua

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Joshua is riding a five-fight winning streak as he prepares to challenge for Daniel Dubois’ IB.
Anthony Joshua firing on all cylinders before Daniel Dubois fight – Eddie Hearn

Anthony Joshua firing on all cylinders before Daniel Dubois fight – Eddie Hearn

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Joshua fights for Dubois’ IBF title at Wembley on September 21.
Father of boxer Imane Khelif defends his daughter and says attacks against her are immoral

Father of boxer Imane Khelif defends his daughter and says attacks against her are immoral

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Amar Khelif said he was proud of his daughter, and backed her to win a medal for all of Algeria.
Lin Yu-ting wins opening Olympics bout on points amid gender controversy

Lin Yu-ting wins opening Olympics bout on points amid gender controversy

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Lin and Algerian Imane Khelif were both disqualified from last year’s World Championships for failing to meet gender eligibility criteria.
Boxer says she ‘never felt a punch like this’ after controversial fight

Boxer says she ‘never felt a punch like this’ after controversial fight

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

Algerian Imane Khelif, at the centre of a gender row, beats Italian Angela Carini.
Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois for IBF title vacated by Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois for IBF title vacated by Oleksandr Usyk

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Ukrainian Usyk confirmed on Tuesday evening that he was giving up the IBF belt.
Tyson Fury ‘counting down the days until redemption’ after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Tyson Fury ‘counting down the days until redemption’ after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Fury suffered the first defeat of his career in May.
Tyson Fury believes he won fight after split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury believes he won fight after split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Sun, 19 May, 2024

Usyk won 115-112 and 114-113 on two scorecards while the third judge saw it 114-113 for Fury.
Tyson Fury must start on front foot against Oleksandr Usyk – Carl Frampton

Tyson Fury must start on front foot against Oleksandr Usyk – Carl Frampton

Wed, 15 May, 2024

They are due to face off this weekend.
I’m very nervous, please don’t beat me up! – Tyson Fury laughs off Usyk jibe

I’m very nervous, please don’t beat me up! – Tyson Fury laughs off Usyk jibe

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Fury’s Ukrainian opponent had joked that the British fighter’s weight loss was due to pre-fight jitters.
Mike Tyson to return to ring to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in July

Mike Tyson to return to ring to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in July

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Paul fought on the undercard of Tyson’s exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr in 2020.
Tommy Fury taking time off boxing after surgery on ‘extremely painful’ injury

Tommy Fury taking time off boxing after surgery on ‘extremely painful’ injury

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

The 24-year-old beat YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul in fights last year
Natasha Jonas retains IBF title after split decision win over Mikaela Mayer

Natasha Jonas retains IBF title after split decision win over Mikaela Mayer

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Jonas, who raised her arm aloft at the final bell, was given the nod 96-94 and 96-95 as a third judge sided with Mayer 97-93.
Anthony Joshua produces brilliant display to beat Otto Wallin after fifth round

Anthony Joshua produces brilliant display to beat Otto Wallin after fifth round

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Joshua made it three wins from three in 2023 after the fight was called off following a thunderous fifth round which left Wallin unable to continue
Katie Taylor becomes undisputed light-welterweight champion

Katie Taylor becomes undisputed light-welterweight champion

Sun, 26 Nov, 2023

Taylor edged 10 rounds of brutal boxing with Chantelle Cameron before she called for the trilogy at Croke Park.
‘Underdog’ Katie Taylor shutting out noise to focus on Chantelle Cameron rematch

‘Underdog’ Katie Taylor shutting out noise to focus on Chantelle Cameron rematch

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Taylor is an outsider with bookmakers despite being on home soil in Dublin once again
Tyson Fury’s proposed fight with Oleksandr Usyk could be pushed back

Tyson Fury’s proposed fight with Oleksandr Usyk could be pushed back

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023

Fury was left bloodied and bruised in his bout with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on Saturday.
Tyson Fury: Ngannou fight like Djokovic facing table tennis player at Wimbledon

Tyson Fury: Ngannou fight like Djokovic facing table tennis player at Wimbledon

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Fury will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
Anthony Joshua teases ‘mega-card’ of Wilder bout sharing bill with Fury v Usyk

Anthony Joshua teases ‘mega-card’ of Wilder bout sharing bill with Fury v Usyk

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Joshua raised the prospect of the mouthwatering double contest taking place as early as March.
David Haye: Joe Joyce needs a win to forge ahead in heavyweight division

David Haye: Joe Joyce needs a win to forge ahead in heavyweight division

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Joe Joyce’s record of 15 consecutive wins was ended in April.

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