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Magee hails Kessler class
Northern Ireland's Brian Magee paid tribute to opponent Mikkel Kessler after being outclassed in his WBA super-middleweight title bout.
Magee dismantled by Kessler
Brian Magee's first defence of his WBA super-middleweight title ended in heartbreak after he was stopped in the third round by a clinical Mikkel Kessler in Herning, Denmark.
Magee has done the hard yards ahead of Kessler showdown
A sweat-soaked top allied to a white towel wiping away the rivers emanating from the top of his head every couple of seconds in the rudimentary surrounds of the St Agnes gym in Belfast leaves you in no doubt what Brian Magee has been putting himself through for the biggest fight of his career.
Brian Magee will 'give everything to defend WBA title'
Brian Magee's manager Pat Magee has predicted the biggest win of the Lisburn man's career when he defends his WBA World super-middleweight title against Mikkel Kessler in Herning, Denmark on Saturday night.
Fury wants title date with Klitschko
The fans wanted more blood and thunder, Tyson Fury was intent on handing out a boxing lesson and he did just that.
Chris Eubank still in love with Irish fans
When Chris Eubank swaggers to ringside tonight at the Odyssey Arena he will embrace the autograph hunters, the pantomime boos and the large cheers with all the confidence and self satisfaction of a Roman Emperor preparing to address his army.
Ex-cricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff victorious in pro-boxing debut
What you always get with former cricket star Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff is commitment, enthusiasm and heart.
Flintoff faces bruising baptism in ring
Jumping off cliffs in Acapulco, riding bulls in Texas, capsizing pedalos in the Caribbean. There have been many diversions in the career of Andrew Flintoff, none of which ended with an invitation to “get your n*b out” in front of the cameras. That was Flintoff’s fate yesterday as his foray into professional boxing fell under the scrutiny of hard lads from Manchester who do this stuff for a living.
Fury and Johnson trade insults ahead of Odyssey bout
When the dust settled on a hot and heavy press conference, Tyson Fury and Kevin Johnson were level on points and if Saturday's clash at the Odyssey Arena matches up to the verbal sparring then the fans are in for a treat.
Tyson has no chance, says Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather against Manny Pacquaio would be the richest fight in boxing history and the man who will play a large part in making it happen, Jeff Mayweather, will be at the Odyssey Arena on Saturday night plotting the downfall of unbeaten heavyweight Tyson Fury.
Uncle Peter has turned Tyson into real deal
Even with a British title victory behind him over world title challenger Dereck Chisora many had doubts over whether or not Tyson Fury could cut it at world level.
Corbett up for last hurrah with Carmichael
When Darren Corbett was in his prime, blasting out Chris Okoh to win the Commonwealth cruiserweight title in 1997, Conall Carmichael was roaring him on in the Waterfront Hall. On Saturday night they will be trading blows.
Inevitable end for Ricky Hatton as defeat to Senchenko confirms retirement
There can no longer be any denial left in the life and career of Ricky Hatton after Saturday's gallant final stand in a boxing ring at the Manchester Arena.
O’Donnell throws down the gauntlet to Haughian
John O’Donnell has called on Stephen Haughian to step up and put his Irish welterweight title on the line when the clash at the Odyssey Arena.
Ward ready for world series
Irish light-heavyweight Joe Ward is relishing the chance to make his World Series of Boxing debut for the GB Lionhearts in Newport on Friday after putting his professional ambitions on hold.
Fighting barber Walsh aims to be a cut above
Dee Walsh has a quality that every promoter yearns for and it has nothing to do with how well he throws a left hook — the Belfast man sells tickets so he’s a man in demand.
Fury to show world he’s real deal
Tyson Fury says he will send a clear and present danger warning to World heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko at the Odyssey Arena on December 1.
Haughian out of cold for last glory bid
Stephen Haughian knows his career has been a case of what might have been and that’s why he is thankful to promoter Mick Hennessy handing him the opportunity to change the storyline.
Breen left stunned as McCloskey texts split
John Breen and Paul McCloskey’s eight-year partnership has come to an end, leaving the experienced coach bewildered.
Nevin to stay amateur
Amir Khan has expressed disappointment at the news that Ireland's Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin has reversed an earlier decision to sign professional terms with Khan's Super Fight Promotions.
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