http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxing/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/dungiven-boxer-mccloskey-aiming-to-have-the-xfactor-14090217.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/dungiven-boxer-mccloskey-aiming-to-have-the-xfactor-14090217.html?r=RSS <p> Paul McCloskey is hoping for a Dungiven double this weekend. </p> Other Sports Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxer-taylor-eyes-olympic-joy-14088768.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxer-taylor-eyes-olympic-joy-14088768.html?r=RSS <p> Irish boxing's golden girl Katie Taylor plans to stands on top of the podium in London 2012. </p> Other Sports Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/terrific-taylor-is-a-true-golden-girl-14087371.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/terrific-taylor-is-a-true-golden-girl-14087371.html?r=RSS <p> Katie Taylor retained her World lightweight title at the weekend and enjoyed the added accolade of being voted the best boxer at the World Championships in Ningbo City, China. </p> Other Sports Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/easy-win-guarantees-taylor-boxing-medal-14080734.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/easy-win-guarantees-taylor-boxing-medal-14080734.html?r=RSS <p> Katie Taylor is just two wins away from retaining her lightweight title at the World championships in Ningbo City, China. </p> Other Sports Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:30 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/promotions-next-for-champ-hatton-14077871.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/promotions-next-for-champ-hatton-14077871.html?r=RSS <p> Ricky Hatton believes he can be the 'Golden Boy' of Europe by building a boxing empire to rival his role model Oscar De La Hoya. </p> Other Sports Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxer-rearsquos-first-defeat-ends-series-bid-14076508.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxer-rearsquos-first-defeat-ends-series-bid-14076508.html?r=RSS <p> Ballymena&rsquo;s Joe Rea lost out to the eventual winner of the middleweight Prizefighter series on Saturday night. </p> Other Sports Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:00:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/hatton-hails-mayweather-after-win-14076590.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/hatton-hails-mayweather-after-win-14076590.html?r=RSS <p> Ricky Hatton signalled his return to form with a classy 11th-round stoppage of Paulie Malignaggi and promised he can continue to improve in future fights. </p> Other Sports Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:09:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/ricky-hatton-on-wembley-way-14076506.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/ricky-hatton-on-wembley-way-14076506.html?r=RSS <p> Ricky Hatton is targeting a Wembley showdown with either Oscar De la Hoya or Manny Pacquiao following his impressive victory over Paulie Malignaggi. </p> Other Sports Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:11:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxing/boxing-hatton-must-break-down-wall-of-denial-14075209.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxing/boxing-hatton-must-break-down-wall-of-denial-14075209.html?r=RSS <p> To prove just how lonely a boxing ring in Las Vegas can be Ricky Hatton has built a wall of denial and friends to surround him for tonight's crucial fight against Paulie Malignaggi at the MGM in the unforgiving gambling city. </p> Boxing Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:23:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/sad-split-has-duddy-in-the-cold-14071408.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/sad-split-has-duddy-in-the-cold-14071408.html?r=RSS <p> John Duddy's career is now in limbo as he enters divorce proceedings with promoter Eddie McLoughlin. </p> Other Sports Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mckay-gets-a-shot-at-barker-14068188.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mckay-gets-a-shot-at-barker-14068188.html?r=RSS <p> Jason McKay will challenge for the Commonwealth middleweight title on December 13. </p> Other Sports Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:55:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxer-sutherland-ready-for-big-time-14066996.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxer-sutherland-ready-for-big-time-14066996.html?r=RSS <p> Darren Sutherland believes London coach Brian Lawrence can turn him from amateur star to professional champion. </p> Other Sports Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/a-night-of-highs-and-lows-for-boxer-haughian-14065629.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/a-night-of-highs-and-lows-for-boxer-haughian-14065629.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Haughian had little time to enjoy his revenge victory over Giammario Grassellini when he was informed that his grandfather had collapsed at ringside at Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar. </p> Other Sports Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/jack-magowan-calzaghersquos-good-but-far-from-the-best-of-british-14064216.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/jack-magowan-calzaghersquos-good-but-far-from-the-best-of-british-14064216.html?r=RSS <p> Be careful not to choke on the smoke. And the mix of hype and pride in the court of King Calzaghe has been almost suffocating. </p> Other Sports Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:00:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/dunne-close-to-world-title-bid-14064226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/dunne-close-to-world-title-bid-14064226.html?r=RSS <p> Bernard Dunne is one victory away from a crack at a world title, according to promoter Brian Peters. </p> Other Sports Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/itrsquos-bronze-for-boxer-orsquokane-14062863.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/itrsquos-bronze-for-boxer-orsquokane-14062863.html?r=RSS <p> Eamonn O'Kane's run at the European senior championships in Liverpool came to an end last night. </p> Other Sports Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:00:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/fired-up-haughian-wants-a-just-reward-in--ibf-bout-14062864.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/fired-up-haughian-wants-a-just-reward-in--ibf-bout-14062864.html?r=RSS <p> The pain of defeat 11 months ago still gnaws at Stephen Haughian and tomorrow night he intends to vanquish it forever. </p> Other Sports Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/olympian-ideal-works-wonders-for-boxer-orsquokane-14058826.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/olympian-ideal-works-wonders-for-boxer-orsquokane-14058826.html?r=RSS <p> Eamonn O&rsquo;Kane joined an elite band of Ulster boxers when he claimed a medal at the European senior championships in Liverpool last night. </p> Other Sports Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/itrsquos-seconds-out-for-boxer-lindberg-14055811.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/itrsquos-seconds-out-for-boxer-lindberg-14055811.html?r=RSS <p> Ryan Lindberg came within three seconds of winning a medal at the European championships in Liverpool last night. </p> Other Sports Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:00:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/duddy-dispute-leads-to-fight-ko-14055872.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/duddy-dispute-leads-to-fight-ko-14055872.html?r=RSS <p> John Duddy&rsquo;s fight with Sam Hill on November 21 is off as his relationship with promotional company Irish Ropes comes under strain. </p> Other Sports Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/james-lawton/james-lawton-mcguigan-verdict-of-fight-lsquofrom-a-distant-planetrsquo-14052608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/james-lawton/james-lawton-mcguigan-verdict-of-fight-lsquofrom-a-distant-planetrsquo-14052608.html?r=RSS <p> You might say it is impertinent to question the boxing judgement of Barry McGuigan, the Clones Cyclone who flies straight into any serious assessment of British fighting's best post-war performers. </p> James Lawton Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/the-end-is-nigh-for-calzaghe-and-jones-14049731.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/the-end-is-nigh-for-calzaghe-and-jones-14049731.html?r=RSS <p> Victory and solemn defeat gave emphatic reasons for both Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones to hang up their gloves. </p> Other Sports Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/calzaghe-ready-to-prove-himself-14045808.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/calzaghe-ready-to-prove-himself-14045808.html?r=RSS <p> Madison Square Garden is adorned with reflections of past momentous occasions from Sinatra to Ali-Frazier and Joe Calzaghe wants to etch his own legacy into the heart of this iconic arena. </p> Other Sports Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:00:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/jones-has-a-dream-to-beat-calzaghe-14043286.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/jones-has-a-dream-to-beat-calzaghe-14043286.html?r=RSS <p> One author has described America as &quot;the land of infinite possibility&quot; and this of all weeks seemed to prove it. </p> Other Sports Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/calzaghe-ready-for-garden-party-14042101.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/calzaghe-ready-for-garden-party-14042101.html?r=RSS <p> With passion and a natural fatherly defence Enzo Calzaghe has guided the career of Britain's most successful boxer. </p> Other Sports Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:32:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxer-dunne-faces-faccio-14036927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxer-dunne-faces-faccio-14036927.html?r=RSS <p> Bernard Dunne will now fight Uruguay&rsquo;s Cristian Faccio on November 15 in Mayo as he seeks to move closer to a world title shot. </p> Other Sports Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:31:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/calzaghe-looking-good-at-end-of-boxing-career-14032068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/calzaghe-looking-good-at-end-of-boxing-career-14032068.html?r=RSS <p> As Joe Calzaghe prepares for what he insists will be the concluding fight of an illustrious career, against Roy Jones Jnr at Madison Square Garden next weekend, his thoughts keep turning to the early days, when he was young, lean, hungry and even prettier than he is now. </p> Other Sports Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/moylett-gold-mccarthy-bronze-at-world-youth-boxing-championships-14029307.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/moylett-gold-mccarthy-bronze-at-world-youth-boxing-championships-14029307.html?r=RSS <p> Ray Moylett made Irish boxing history at the weekend when he claimed gold at the World Youth championships in Guadalajara, Mexico. </p> Other Sports Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:00:05 +0000