Eric Donovan: AIBA needs to get its act together Eric Donovan says the results from an independent investigation into the Olympic boxing competition at Rio 2016 were "alarming" but hopes it is the starting point for a cleaner future. Boxing • 01 Oct 21
Eric Donovan: AIBA needs to get its act together Eric Donovan says the results from an independent investigation into the Olympic boxing competition at Rio 2016 were "alarming" but hopes it is the starting point for a cleaner future. Boxing • 01 Oct 21
Updated Tokyo 2020: 'What can I do? It's boxing' - Irvine out Ireland's Brendan Irvine exited the competition in the men's flyweight division after a loss to Filipino opponent Carlo Paalam in the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo early on Monday morning. Olympics • 26 Jul 21
Updated Tokyo 2020: 'What can I do? It's boxing' - Irvine out Ireland's Brendan Irvine exited the competition in the men's flyweight division after a loss to Filipino opponent Carlo Paalam in the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo early on Monday morning. Olympics • 26 Jul 21
Harrington and Irvine to carry Irish flag in Tokyo Boxers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine have been chosen as the Team Ireland flag bearers for Friday's Olympic Games opening ceremony in Tokyo. Olympics • 20 Jul 21
Harrington and Irvine to carry Irish flag in Tokyo Boxers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine have been chosen as the Team Ireland flag bearers for Friday's Olympic Games opening ceremony in Tokyo. Olympics • 20 Jul 21
Donovan counting on Irish women to deliver boxing medal Eric Donovan believes that Ireland will "definitely" win a boxing medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games and that the team's women are best-placed to deliver it. Boxing • 10 Jun 21
Donovan counting on Irish women to deliver boxing medal Eric Donovan believes that Ireland will "definitely" win a boxing medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games and that the team's women are best-placed to deliver it. Boxing • 10 Jun 21
O'Rourke and Irvine secure medals in Bulgaria Aoife O'Rourke and Brendan Irvine have guaranteed themselves at least bronze medals after reaching their respective semi-finals at the 72nd Strandja Multi-Nations in Sofia, Bulgaria. Boxing • 25 Feb 21
O'Rourke and Irvine secure medals in Bulgaria Aoife O'Rourke and Brendan Irvine have guaranteed themselves at least bronze medals after reaching their respective semi-finals at the 72nd Strandja Multi-Nations in Sofia, Bulgaria. Boxing • 25 Feb 21
Olympic qualifier change set to impact Irish boxers A late change to the boxing qualification process for the Olympic Games is set to impact Irish contenders. Boxing • 16 Feb 21
Olympic qualifier change set to impact Irish boxers A late change to the boxing qualification process for the Olympic Games is set to impact Irish contenders. Boxing • 16 Feb 21
Olympics 'a little light at the end of the tunnel' Tokyo-bound competitors Ciara Mageean and Brendan Irvine, along with Jenny Egan, who is still to qualify, talk about the process and planning for a Summer Olympic Games. Olympics • 06 Jan 21
Olympics 'a little light at the end of the tunnel' Tokyo-bound competitors Ciara Mageean and Brendan Irvine, along with Jenny Egan, who is still to qualify, talk about the process and planning for a Summer Olympic Games. Olympics • 06 Jan 21
Northern Irish trio guarantee medals Down Under Steven Donnelly and Brendan Irvine guaranteed themselves at least Commonwealth Games bronze medals in Australia, while former All-Ireland Elite champion Kristina O'Hara will box for gold following another great morning in the ring for Northern Ireland. Boxing • 11 Apr 18
Northern Irish trio guarantee medals Down Under Steven Donnelly and Brendan Irvine guaranteed themselves at least Commonwealth Games bronze medals in Australia, while former All-Ireland Elite champion Kristina O'Hara will box for gold following another great morning in the ring for Northern Ireland. Boxing • 11 Apr 18
Joe Ward to fight for gold after Kharkiv victory Joe Ward marched into the final of the European Championships with a comprehensive unanimous decision victory over Italy's Valentino Manfredonia. Boxing • 23 Jun 17
Joe Ward to fight for gold after Kharkiv victory Joe Ward marched into the final of the European Championships with a comprehensive unanimous decision victory over Italy's Valentino Manfredonia. Boxing • 23 Jun 17
Three medals for Ireland but agonising exit for McComb Kurt Walker, Brendan Irvine and Joe Ward have all secured at least a bronze medal at the European Boxing Championship in Kharkiv in Ukraine, but Sean McComb was beaten on a controversial split decision in today's quarter-finals. Boxing • 21 Jun 17
Three medals for Ireland but agonising exit for McComb Kurt Walker, Brendan Irvine and Joe Ward have all secured at least a bronze medal at the European Boxing Championship in Kharkiv in Ukraine, but Sean McComb was beaten on a controversial split decision in today's quarter-finals. Boxing • 21 Jun 17
Irvine relaxed ahead of National Championship Rio Olympian Brendan Irvine insists he does not feel any pressure to become a leader of Irish boxing's next generation ahead of the Elite National Championship finals on Friday. Boxing • 14 Feb 17
Irvine relaxed ahead of National Championship Rio Olympian Brendan Irvine insists he does not feel any pressure to become a leader of Irish boxing's next generation ahead of the Elite National Championship finals on Friday. Boxing • 14 Feb 17
McElligott joins eager Irvine on Ireland squad Brendan Irvine returns to the ring for the first time since the Olympics, while Moira McElligott joins him on the Ireland squad to face England at the National Stadium on 16 December. Boxing • 07 Dec 16
McElligott joins eager Irvine on Ireland squad Brendan Irvine returns to the ring for the first time since the Olympics, while Moira McElligott joins him on the Ireland squad to face England at the National Stadium on 16 December. Boxing • 07 Dec 16
Belfast boxer Irvine to eschew switch to pro game Brendan Irvine will opt against joining the exodus of Irish amateur boxers joining the professional ranks, while fellow Rio Olympian David Oliver Joyce is weighing up his future. Boxing • 29 Aug 16
Belfast boxer Irvine to eschew switch to pro game Brendan Irvine will opt against joining the exodus of Irish amateur boxers joining the professional ranks, while fellow Rio Olympian David Oliver Joyce is weighing up his future. Boxing • 29 Aug 16
Irish boxers gearing up nicely for Rio medal push Zaur Antia has said Ireland's boxers are in flying form as they put the finishing touches to their preparation for the Rio Olympics. Boxing • 11 Jul 16
Irish boxers gearing up nicely for Rio medal push Zaur Antia has said Ireland's boxers are in flying form as they put the finishing touches to their preparation for the Rio Olympics. Boxing • 11 Jul 16
VIDEO: Irvine wins box-off to book ticket to Rio Ireland flyweight Brendan Irvine booked his ticket to Rio with a gritty European Olympic Qualifiers box-off victory over Bulgarian Daniel Asenov in Turkey. Boxing • 16 Apr 16
VIDEO: Irvine wins box-off to book ticket to Rio Ireland flyweight Brendan Irvine booked his ticket to Rio with a gritty European Olympic Qualifiers box-off victory over Bulgarian Daniel Asenov in Turkey. Boxing • 16 Apr 16
Box-offs for Irvine and Joyce after semi defeats Brendan Irvine and David Oliver Joyce must come through box-offs at the European Olympic Qualifiers if they are to book their places at Rio 2016, after both Irishmen suffered semi-final defeats in Samsun, Turkey today. Boxing • 15 Apr 16
Box-offs for Irvine and Joyce after semi defeats Brendan Irvine and David Oliver Joyce must come through box-offs at the European Olympic Qualifiers if they are to book their places at Rio 2016, after both Irishmen suffered semi-final defeats in Samsun, Turkey today. Boxing • 15 Apr 16
VIDEO: Ward, O'Reilly and Conlan secure bronze Joe Ward, Michael Conlan and Michael O'Reilly have all won at least bronze at the World Boxing Championships following their quarter-final wins. Boxing • 10 Oct 15
VIDEO: Ward, O'Reilly and Conlan secure bronze Joe Ward, Michael Conlan and Michael O'Reilly have all won at least bronze at the World Boxing Championships following their quarter-final wins. Boxing • 10 Oct 15
Irvine can collect gold for Ireland in Baku Team Ireland boxing coach Billy Walsh has earmarked Brendan Irvine for a gold medal in tomorrow's light flyweight European Games final. Boxing • 25 Jun 15
Irvine can collect gold for Ireland in Baku Team Ireland boxing coach Billy Walsh has earmarked Brendan Irvine for a gold medal in tomorrow's light flyweight European Games final. Boxing • 25 Jun 15
Brendan Irvine claims first Irish medal at Baku Boxer Brendan Irvine has secured Ireland's first medal at the European Games in Baku after he guaranteed himself at least a bronze medal in the men's light flyweight division. Boxing • 26 Jun 15
Brendan Irvine claims first Irish medal at Baku Boxer Brendan Irvine has secured Ireland's first medal at the European Games in Baku after he guaranteed himself at least a bronze medal in the men's light flyweight division. Boxing • 26 Jun 15
