McGuigan: Harrington v Taylor fight would be 'amazing' Barry McGuigan believes Kellie Harrington has the opportunity to turn professional after reaching the "pinnacle" of amateur boxing and that a future fight against Katie Taylor would be "amazing" if such an eventuality were to come to pass. Boxing • 09 Aug 21
McGuigan: Harrington v Taylor fight would be 'amazing' Barry McGuigan believes Kellie Harrington has the opportunity to turn professional after reaching the "pinnacle" of amateur boxing and that a future fight against Katie Taylor would be "amazing" if such an eventuality were to come to pass. Boxing • 09 Aug 21
Tokyo 2020: Taylor and Carruth lead Harrington tributes Katie Taylor and Michael Carruth led the congratulations as Kellie Harrington became Ireland's third Olympic boxing champion. Olympics • 08 Aug 21
Tokyo 2020: Taylor and Carruth lead Harrington tributes Katie Taylor and Michael Carruth led the congratulations as Kellie Harrington became Ireland's third Olympic boxing champion. Olympics • 08 Aug 21
On this day in 1985: Barry McGuigan wins world title Barry McGuigan captured the WBA and lineal featherweight titles when his hand was raised after 15 rounds against Eusebio Pedroza at a jubilant Loftus Road. Barry McGuigan • 06 Jun
On this day in 1985: Barry McGuigan wins world title Barry McGuigan captured the WBA and lineal featherweight titles when his hand was raised after 15 rounds against Eusebio Pedroza at a jubilant Loftus Road. Barry McGuigan • 06 Jun
Favourite sporting moment: McGuigan crowned world champ As part of the Morning Ireland sporting moment series, we've been looking back on some of the best moments in Irish sport. Today we turn to boxing and that famous day in 1985 when Barry McGuigan became a world champion. Boxing • 08 Apr 20
Favourite sporting moment: McGuigan crowned world champ As part of the Morning Ireland sporting moment series, we've been looking back on some of the best moments in Irish sport. Today we turn to boxing and that famous day in 1985 when Barry McGuigan became a world champion. Boxing • 08 Apr 20
McGuigan pays tribute to 'outstanding' opponent Pedroza Eusebio Pedroza, the boxer Barry McGuigan defeated to memorably become world featherweight champion in 1985, has died aged 62. Boxing • 01 Mar 19
McGuigan pays tribute to 'outstanding' opponent Pedroza Eusebio Pedroza, the boxer Barry McGuigan defeated to memorably become world featherweight champion in 1985, has died aged 62. Boxing • 01 Mar 19
'My opinion's changed' - Frampton not ready to retire Carl Frampton will discuss his future on Thursday after considering retirement following his defeat by Josh Warrington. Boxing • 17 Jan 19
'My opinion's changed' - Frampton not ready to retire Carl Frampton will discuss his future on Thursday after considering retirement following his defeat by Josh Warrington. Boxing • 17 Jan 19
Frampton and McGuigans set for court battle Carl Frampton says he is "deeply disappointed" that his former promoters Cyclone Promotions are pursuing legal action against him and has vowed to fight their case. Boxing • 27 Nov 17
Frampton and McGuigans set for court battle Carl Frampton says he is "deeply disappointed" that his former promoters Cyclone Promotions are pursuing legal action against him and has vowed to fight their case. Boxing • 27 Nov 17
Ireland's greatest sporting moment: The Eighties The shortlist has been announced. Vote now for Ireland's Greatest sporting moment of the 1980s. Other sport • 10 Nov 17
Ireland's greatest sporting moment: The Eighties The shortlist has been announced. Vote now for Ireland's Greatest sporting moment of the 1980s. Other sport • 10 Nov 17
Frampton signs on with Matthew Macklin's MTK Global Former world champion Carl Frampton has signed up with the MTK stable of fighters under Matthew Macklin and is hoping for a rematch with Leo Santa Cruz. Boxing • 19 Sep 17
Frampton signs on with Matthew Macklin's MTK Global Former world champion Carl Frampton has signed up with the MTK stable of fighters under Matthew Macklin and is hoping for a rematch with Leo Santa Cruz. Boxing • 19 Sep 17
Notorious lacks speed & subtlety to prevail - McGuigan Barry McGuigan believes Conor McGregor lacks the speed, subtlety and skills required to shock the world and defeat Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning. Boxing • 26 Aug 17
Notorious lacks speed & subtlety to prevail - McGuigan Barry McGuigan believes Conor McGregor lacks the speed, subtlety and skills required to shock the world and defeat Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning. Boxing • 26 Aug 17
Warren & Macklin both want to work with Frampton Carl Frampton could be offered a November fight date in Belfast as promoter Frank Warren and former European middleweight champion Matthew Macklin have both expressed an interest in working with the two-weight world champion. Boxing • 22 Aug 17
Warren & Macklin both want to work with Frampton Carl Frampton could be offered a November fight date in Belfast as promoter Frank Warren and former European middleweight champion Matthew Macklin have both expressed an interest in working with the two-weight world champion. Boxing • 22 Aug 17
Frampton's bout with Gutierrez officially cancelled Carl Frampton's WBC featherweight title eliminator with Andres Gutierrez has been cancelled, bringing to an end a chain of setbacks that scuppered a bout originally slated for July. Boxing • 17 Aug 17
Frampton's bout with Gutierrez officially cancelled Carl Frampton's WBC featherweight title eliminator with Andres Gutierrez has been cancelled, bringing to an end a chain of setbacks that scuppered a bout originally slated for July. Boxing • 17 Aug 17
Frampton close to split with Barry McGuigan - reports Carl Frampton is close to parting ways with manager Barry McGuigan, according to reports. Boxing • 16 Aug 17
Frampton close to split with Barry McGuigan - reports Carl Frampton is close to parting ways with manager Barry McGuigan, according to reports. Boxing • 16 Aug 17
Frampton: I can beat Santa Cruz more convincingly Carl Frampton believes he can improve on his winning performance against Leo Santa Cruz in their "dream" WBA featherweight title rematch in Las Vegas on January 28. Boxing • 30 Nov 16
Frampton: I can beat Santa Cruz more convincingly Carl Frampton believes he can improve on his winning performance against Leo Santa Cruz in their "dream" WBA featherweight title rematch in Las Vegas on January 28. Boxing • 30 Nov 16
Frampton secures world title beating Santa Cruz Carl Frampton secured the WBA world featherweight title in New York with a stunning triumph over Leo Santa Cruz on one of the greatest nights in Irish fighting history. Boxing • 31 Jul 16
Frampton secures world title beating Santa Cruz Carl Frampton secured the WBA world featherweight title in New York with a stunning triumph over Leo Santa Cruz on one of the greatest nights in Irish fighting history. Boxing • 31 Jul 16
Frampton's star can soar under the Brooklyn lights Carl Frampton can move to another level with victory against Leo Santa Cruz in Brooklyn on Saturday night. Boxing • 30 Jul 16
Frampton's star can soar under the Brooklyn lights Carl Frampton can move to another level with victory against Leo Santa Cruz in Brooklyn on Saturday night. Boxing • 30 Jul 16
McGuigan mourns 'diamond' Ali who changed world Former world champion Barry McGuigan has reflected on "a diamond" who could trace his roots back to an Ennis famine-time emigrant as the world mourned the passing of Muhammad Ali. Boxing • 04 Jun 16
McGuigan mourns 'diamond' Ali who changed world Former world champion Barry McGuigan has reflected on "a diamond" who could trace his roots back to an Ennis famine-time emigrant as the world mourned the passing of Muhammad Ali. Boxing • 04 Jun 16
'Grow up' - McGuigan responds to Fury abuse Barry McGuigan has called on the "appalling" Tyson Fury to "grow up" after receiving online abuse from Britain's world heavyweight champion. Soccer • 15 May 16
'Grow up' - McGuigan responds to Fury abuse Barry McGuigan has called on the "appalling" Tyson Fury to "grow up" after receiving online abuse from Britain's world heavyweight champion. Soccer • 15 May 16
McGuigan rubbishes 'bizarre' AIBA Rio proposals Former world champion Barry McGuigan believes the possibility of professional boxers taking part in the Rio Olympics is "crazy" and merely a "publicity stunt". Boxing • 24 Feb 16
McGuigan rubbishes 'bizarre' AIBA Rio proposals Former world champion Barry McGuigan believes the possibility of professional boxers taking part in the Rio Olympics is "crazy" and merely a "publicity stunt". Boxing • 24 Feb 16
LISTEN: Barry McGuigan becomes world champion 30 years ago today, 'The Clones Cyclone' Barry McGuigan dethroned Eusebio Pedroza to win the WBA world featherweight title. Listen back to Jimmy Magee's commentary and interview with the new champion. Boxing • 08 Jun 15
LISTEN: Barry McGuigan becomes world champion 30 years ago today, 'The Clones Cyclone' Barry McGuigan dethroned Eusebio Pedroza to win the WBA world featherweight title. Listen back to Jimmy Magee's commentary and interview with the new champion. Boxing • 08 Jun 15
McGuigan: Frampton won’t fight Quigg this summer World champion Carl Frampton will not be fighting Scott Quigg this summer, according to the former's manager and promoter Barry McGuigan. Boxing • 24 Apr 15
McGuigan: Frampton won’t fight Quigg this summer World champion Carl Frampton will not be fighting Scott Quigg this summer, according to the former's manager and promoter Barry McGuigan. Boxing • 24 Apr 15
McGuigan: Carl Frampton set for 'sensational' 2015 Barry McGuigan believes that 2015 will be a sensational year for Belfast world champion Carl Frampton. Boxing • 19 Dec 14
McGuigan: Carl Frampton set for 'sensational' 2015 Barry McGuigan believes that 2015 will be a sensational year for Belfast world champion Carl Frampton. Boxing • 19 Dec 14
Frampton targets title from Santa Cruz Carl Frampton made light work of Hugo Cázares in Friday night’s WBC super-bantamweight world title eliminator in Belfast and immediately served notice on champion Leo Santa Cruz. Boxing • 07 Apr 14
Frampton targets title from Santa Cruz Carl Frampton made light work of Hugo Cázares in Friday night’s WBC super-bantamweight world title eliminator in Belfast and immediately served notice on champion Leo Santa Cruz. Boxing • 07 Apr 14
Frampton set for world title eliminator Carl Frampton is one fight away from a world title shot after his WBC eliminator bout against Mexico’s Hugo Cazares was confirmed for Belfast on Friday 4 April. Boxing • 30 Jan 14
Frampton set for world title eliminator Carl Frampton is one fight away from a world title shot after his WBC eliminator bout against Mexico’s Hugo Cazares was confirmed for Belfast on Friday 4 April. Boxing • 30 Jan 14
Flintoff wins on boxing debut Andrew Flintoff climbed off the canvas to record a points win on his heavyweight boxing debut against Richard Dawson. Boxing • 01 Dec 12
Flintoff wins on boxing debut Andrew Flintoff climbed off the canvas to record a points win on his heavyweight boxing debut against Richard Dawson. Boxing • 01 Dec 12
