The Irish Times

‘Times like this make me cry’: Kellie Harrington relieved but focused on bigger Olympic task

World champion now fully focused on silver medal bout against Sudaporn Seesondee

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 01:00

Boxing world couldn’t care less about Kinahan’s background

Who writes the cheques has never been a concern for boxers

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 19:12

Joe Ward advances to European Championship final

Brendan Irvine and Kurt Walker have to settle for bronze after semi-final defeats

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 21:50

Man jailed for eight years for attack and false imprisonment

Gardaí had to force entry into Cork house and use Taser on Bernard Ring, court hears

Tue May 30 2017 - 21:29

Billy Walsh award sums up year where Irish amateur boxing lost

Coach of year is fitting end to year that saw Ireland’s elite boxers flee to pro ranks

Wed Dec 21 2016 - 18:40

Jason Quigley in a hurry for bigger challenges after latest KO

Donegal middleweight takes out Jorge Melendez in first round to claim 10th knockout

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 15:38

Rio 2016: IABA shed little light on Michael O’Reilly drugs test result

Strange lack of urgency from association ahead of upcoming bout

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 01:00

Rio 2016: O’Reilly set to blame supplement for failing dope test

Call for Irish Olympic boxer to be removed from Athletes’ Village after positive result

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 01:00

Judge brands legal aid system ‘a joke’ as bail of €7,000 paid in cash

Fourteen men charged with violent disorder demanded free legal representation despite bail payment

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 18:31

Billy Walsh aims to shield fighters from media

Every effort being made to ensure squad peaks when they hit the ring in Doha

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 01:51

If Ireland loses Billy Walsh’s services it’s a national disgrace

Irish sport, and Irish boxing, should do everything to keep the successful coach

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 10:00

Minister hopeful that Billy Walsh might stay

Ireland’s head coach understood to have accepted new job with USA

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 16:45

John Joe Nevin wins by TKO on return to the ring

Irish Olympic medallist beats Victor Capaceta inside the distance in Coney Island

Wed Aug 26 2015 - 10:37

Boxer John Joe Nevin charged with violent disorder

Olympic silver medallist to face charges arising from pub fracas last April

Thu Jul 09 2015 - 18:35

Baku 2015: Boxing clever helped Ireland win gold

Coach Billy Walsh prepared Irish boxers by bringing them on training camp in Azerbaijan

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 01:00

Boxer John Joe Nevin told to keep his fighting in the ring

Judge tells Olympic boxer he is blighting his reputation

Thu May 21 2015 - 19:23

John Joe Nevin told he will not get special treatment in court

Boxer was scheduled to appear on criminal damage charge

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 16:38

Katie Taylor looking forward to the first European Games in Baku

Ireland will send a strong team of 62 to the first edition of the Games in Azerbaijan

Thu Mar 05 2015 - 01:00

European Games a target for heavyweight Darren O’Neill

Former middleweight champion takes on Ken Okungbowa in national final

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 01:00

Michaela Walsh defeated on a split decision in World Championships

Azerbaijani counter puncher gets the nod after a tight contest

Fri Nov 21 2014 - 01:00

Matthew Macklin loses out to brutal 10th-round combination in Dublin

Argentina’s Jorge Sebastian Heiland takes bruising middleweight contest at 3Arena

Sun Nov 16 2014 - 00:17

John Joe Nevin back with a bang

Mullingar man back after having two legs broken in horrific assault near his home in April

Sun Oct 12 2014 - 16:54

‘Daily Mail’ column on Travellers criticised by Equality Authority

Column by journalist Brenda Power ‘designed to be demeaning, hurtful and risk incitement’

Wed Apr 09 2014 - 10:56

John Joe Nevin told both his legs were broken in attack

Former Olympic silver medal winner expected to spend time in wheelchair

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 21:03

Boxer John Joe Nevin ‘out of action’ for several months after weekend assault

Olympic silver medallist suffered broken leg while acting as ‘peacemaker’ in row

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:02

John Joe Nevin suffers broken leg in Mullingar incident

Gardaí make arrest after incident in Olympic silver medalist’s home town

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 19:17

John Joe Nevin wins on pro debut in Boston

Mullingar boxer claims unanimous decision over Puerto Rican opponent

Tue Mar 18 2014 - 10:38

Billy Walsh says Rio qualification will be tougher for boxers

Ireland’s lack of a WSB franchise is a disadvantage admits Ireland coach

Thu Feb 13 2014 - 18:51

Olympian John Joe Nevin given benefit of Probation Act

Boxer and father pleaded guilty to public drunkenness and threatening behaviour

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 17:17

Jason Quigley a jewel among middleweights as he struggles to take the positives

Coach Billy Walsh calls on business sector to get involve and help boxers

Mon Oct 28 2013 - 01:00

All mighty in Almaty as Quigley becomes first Irishman to make world final

Joe Ward can’t tag elusive Cuban Peraza as he bows out with bronze in Kazakhstan

Sat Oct 26 2013 - 01:00

John Joe Nevin to move to Philadelphia in pursuit of dream

Mullingar featherweight intends to one day defend a professional world title in Croke Park

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 01:00

Olympic silver medalist Nevin to turn professional next week

Mullingar fighter excited with move to paid ranks after glittering amateur career

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 15:15

Walsh tried to talk Nevin around

Ireland boxing coach wanted the world number one to remain an amateur

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 14:45