The Irish Times

Boxing firm founded by Daniel Kinahan closes, citing ‘unfair criticism’

MTK Global says promoters will no longer work with them after US sanctions bulletin

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 15:51

Gunning for glory: Chesterfield head to the Bridge for daunting Chelsea clash

Dublin defender’s nomadic footballing life set for career highlight in FA Cup tie

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00

Garda actively pursuing criminal charges against Daniel Kinahan and aims to ‘dismantle’ gang

Assistant Commissioner says ‘satisfied’ the force gathered ‘sufficient evidence’ to ensure other charges

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 17:12

Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury reportedly drops Daniel Kinahan as negotiator

The crime boss will play no role in negotiating future bouts, according to promoter

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 11:11

Drugs agency chief warns of continuing threat from Kinahans

Warning comes after news of Daniel Kinahan’s role in organising major boxing match

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 01:00

Billy Joe Saunders suspended after posting video 'showing men how to hit women'

WBO super-middleweight champion says he will donate £25k to domestic violence charities

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 15:29

Tyson Fury has split with his coach Ben Davison

Fury will now work with a new trainer for his fight with Deontay Wilder in two months

Sun Dec 15 2019 - 18:42

KSI v Logan Paul: YouTube mega-fight is ludicrous, but lucrative

The concept of Los Angeles bout is toxic but the numbers make sense for Eddie Hearn

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 13:05

Warrington beats Carl Frampton in bruising 12-round battle

Warrington upset the odds and retains his IBF featherweight title at Manchester Arena

Sun Dec 23 2018 - 00:06

Carl Frampton ‘never doubted’ his return to world stage

Northern Irish boxer confident of triumphing against Josh Warrington in IBF title bout

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 18:10

Tyson Fury: From 18 pints in a day to a world title challenge

Former heavyweight champion has come back from the brink for another shot

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 10:45

Brendan Ingle obituary: Trainer whose influence reached far beyond the ring

The Dubliner’s work in the east end of Sheffield produced a succession of brilliant fighters

Fri May 25 2018 - 16:20

Paddy Considine: ‘I can’t remember the last big film I’ve seen that was any good’

Director talks about his new film, his 'crippling' Irlen syndrome and why Hollywood isn’t everything

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 06:30

Andy Lee announces his retirement from professional boxing

Former world middleweight champion won 35 of 39 fights during pro career

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 21:05

Canelo v GGG: The fight fans want, the fight the industry needs

There are details to be ironed out but Álvarez against Golovkin is biggest in the business

Mon May 08 2017 - 15:46

Andy Lee’s comeback fight set for Madison Square Garden

The Limerick boxer will take on KeAndrae Leatherwood on St Patrick’s weekend

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 12:22

BT deal could help Frank Warren poach rival Matchroom fighters

Katie Taylor has recently joined Eddie Hearn’s impressive Matchoom stable

Mon Nov 14 2016 - 13:00

Kell Brook to undergo surgery after Gennady Golovkin defeat

British fighter defends trainer Dominic Ingle’s decision to throw in the towel

Sun Sept 11 2016 - 12:37

Gennady Golovkin bludgeons Kell Brook to retain middleweight belts

British fighter suffered suspected broken eye socket early in fight

Sun Sept 11 2016 - 01:30

Chris Eubank: ‘I had the balls to fight an Irishman on St Patrick’s Day’

Former champion is still one of boxing’s most eccentric figures 20 years after his heyday

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 06:00

Andy Lee wants rematch after losing his belt

Limerick man left to rue damaging third when Saunders put him on canvas twice

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 23:00

Andy Lee loses world title in cagey encounter

Third round knockdown proves crucial as Billy Joe Saunders becomes new world champion

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 00:41

Andy Lee ready to show the class that brought him world title

Limerick middleweight believes experience will prove decisive against Billy Joe Saunders

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 01:15

Billy Joe Saunders says no place in Traveller world for losers

Middleweight isn't interested in changing public perception of his community

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 14:18

Andy Lee saving aggression for ring as title tension builds

Limerick champion and Saunders show mutual respect ahead of twice postponed fight

Thu Dec 17 2015 - 01:00

Andy Lee concentrating on Billy Joe Saunders as Gennady Golovkin looms

Kazakh made 14th successful defence of his title last weekend

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 18:45

Andy Lee sets third title defence date with Saunders

Middleweight world title fight will be on December 19 in Manchester

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 23:57

Andy Lee’s WBO title defence postponed for a second time

Lee’s opponent Billy Joe Saunders suffers cut to eye in sparring

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 17:01

Virus ends Andy Lee’s hopes of fighting at Thomond Park

WBO World Middleweight title fight against Billy Joe Saunders moved to October in Manchester

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 08:50

Katie Taylor will not be fighting on Andy Lee undercard

Andy Lee’s management confirmed the U-turn on Tuesday morning

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 15:04

Katie Taylor added to undercard for Andy Lee’s world title fight

Olympic champion last week responded to Billy Joe Saunders’s sexist comments

Fri Jul 31 2015 - 18:47

Andy Lee and Billy Joe Saunders confirm Thomond Park fight

World champion will defend his middleweight title on September 19th in Limerick

Tue Jul 14 2015 - 14:32

Andy Lee confirms Thomond Park as venue for title defence

Limerick man will face Billy Joe Saunders in September in WBO middleweight bout

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 14:31

Quigley and Lee to showcase Irish boxing

New era of successful Irish boxers on the cards with two fighting over the coming weeks

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 18:24