The Irish Eye: February part 1

Kane Clarke
03/03/2017 8:49pm


February was a jam-packed month in Irish boxing, so we are bringing you a special three-part edition of 'The Irish Eye' to make sure every base is covered... First up, Kane Clarke looks at MHD Promotions' 'Inquisition' show from 4 February...

Weekend of high drama in store

Luke G. Williams
03/03/2017 8:15am


Boxing's dynamite 2017 continues this weekend with two major events - David Haye vs Tony Bellew in the UK, and Keith Thurman vs Danny Garcia in the USA. Luke G. Williams reflects on this weekend's action and some of the hoopla and controversy surrounding it...

Haye vs Bellew preview: Rhetoric meets reality

Graham Houston
02/03/2017 3:55pm

David Haye says he’ll win in four, Tony Bellew vows to make his rival quit. Graham Houston says one thing is for sure: Saturday's heavyweight showdown will be exciting as long as it lasts...

Thurman vs Garcia preview: Last man standing

Callum Rudge
02/03/2017 8:56am

Undefeated top welterweights Keith Thurman and Danny Garcia meet on Saturday at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn in a top-class showdown. Callum Rudge previews the action... 

Debutant Watch - Fabio Wardley

Danny Wayne Armstrong
02/03/2017 8:55am


Debutant Watch returns for its first instalment of 2017 as Danny Wayne Armstrong talks to a former white-collar fighter looking to make his mark on the paid ranks after a stifled beginning in the pros. He makes his belated debut at The Halls, Norwich, this Friday.

Dave Coldwell: Hoping for a long war

Mark Butcher
01/03/2017 3:23pm

With Haye vs Bellew fast approaching, Mark Butcher speaks to Tony Bellew's trainer Dave Coldwell, who tells him that if it comes down to an attritional battle of "balls and guts", there will be only one winner...

David Haye: Demolition Man

Luke G. Williams
01/03/2017 8:13am

David Haye isn’t taking Tony Bellew lightly but, he tells Luke G. Williams, the only doubt about Saturday night's heavyweight grudge match is how long his opponent is going to remain standing...

Play your Cards right

Luke Byron
28/02/2017 2:30pm


On Saturday Paulie Malignaggi will face off against Sam Eggington in a crossroads fight that will tell us a lot about both fighters. Accompanying him once again will be Peter Sferrazza, aka Peter Cards. Luke Byron spoke to the Magic Man's ever reliable friend and cornerman...

Eggington reflects on 'Battle of Brum'

James Oddy
28/02/2017 7:27am


James Oddy spoke to Sam Eggington about his famous 'Battle of Brum' victory against Frankie Gavin, as the 23-year-old prepares to face Paulie 'Magic Man' Malignaggi on Saturday night at the O2 on the Haye vs Bellew bill...

Archaeologists on the trail of boxers' remains

Luke G. Williams
27/02/2017 4:01pm

The likely burial places and remains of three giants of the bareknuckle boxing era could be uncovered as part of the HS2 high-speed rail link project. Luke G. Williams uncovers the full story …