O'Neill fears boxing 'downfall' ahead of IABA vote Irish Olympian Darren O'Neill has warned there could be a "downfall" in boxing if the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) does not accept recommended reforms … Boxing • 07 Jul 22
Darren O'Neill becomes oldest ever national champion At the age of 36, Irish Olympian Darren O'Neill has won his eighth National title and become the oldest ever elite men's national champion. Boxing • 02 Oct 21
O'Neill: Question marks over Olympic selection process Former amateur Eric Donovan and Darren O'Neill boxing stars believe it's premature to panic over the prospects of Irish fighters at next year's Olympics, but … Boxing • 19 Sep 19
'Unreliable' amateur judging prompts O'Neill pro switch Former Olympian Darren O'Neill admits turning pro at 34 is risky but says he can't afford to spend any more time in an amateur system … Boxing • 25 Jul 19
'There was no need and no excuse' Darren O'Neill believes that Michael O'Reilly can have few complaints after the Portlaoise boxer received a four-year ban for an anti-doping violation. Boxing • 28 Feb 18
Bye to final for Harrington, O'Neill out of Nationals World No 2 ranked Kellie Harrington has received a bye into the lightweight final at the 2018 National Elite Championships but a hand injury has … Boxing • 06 Feb 18
O'Neill getting ready for his international swansong Darren O'Neill is hoping to go out on top in what might be his final major boxing championships as a fighter at the Elite Men's … Boxing • 15 Jun 17
O'Neill impressed with Dunne's immediate impact Bernard Dunne's demanding approach has already had a positive impact on Irish amateur boxing, barely a month after his appointment as High Performance Director, according … Boxing • 24 May 17
Four Olympians among Irish boxing squad for Euros The Irish Athletic Boxing Association today confirmed a nine-strong squad for the European Elite Men's Championships in the Ukraine. Boxing • 23 May 17
Darren O'Neill to face off with Russian Tischenko Darren O'Neill will renew acquaintances with Russia's Rio 2016 Olympic champion Evgeny Tischenko at Dublin's National Stadium tomorrow evening. Boxing • 27 Apr 17
Darren O'Neill wins national seventh title The experienced Darren O'Neill took home his seventh National Elite Championship title claiming a unanimous decision over Athlone's Ken Okungbowa at Heavyweight. Boxing • 18 Feb 17
Changing of the OCI guard as Keane sweeps in There was a changing of the Olympic Council of Ireland guard on Thursday night, with Sarah Keane and her supporters sweeping most of the top … Other sport • 10 Feb 17
Irish trio drafted for 2017 World Series of Boxing Darren O'Neill, Dean Gardiner and Sean McComb will fly the flag for Ireland in the World Series of Boxing in the 2017 season. Boxing • 22 Dec 16
Darren O'Neill sees bright future for Irish boxing Olympic boxer Darren O'Neill believes that a new generation of Irish fighters are coming through to take the places of the likes of Michael Conlan … Boxing • 06 Dec 16
O'Neill: Baffling results hurting boxing In Seoul, 1988, Roy Jones Junior was infamously cheated of an Olympic gold medal when he lost to local boxer Park Si-Hun, writes London 2012 … Darren O'Neill • 18 Aug 16
O'NEILL: Many variables at play for the boxer They say in boxing that styles make fights. In amateur boxing the draw also plays an enormous role, writes Darren O'Neill. Darren O'Neill • 13 Aug 16
DARREN O'NEILL: Billy's absence overestimated Following a nightmare week in Rio, I keep hearing people talking about Billy Walsh, writes Darren O'Neill. Darren O'Neill • 11 Aug 16
BLOG: Darren O'Neill on Ireland's hopes in boxing With the draw made and the boxers poised, now is a good time to look at how Team Ireland are positioned in their hopes of … Darren O'Neill • 07 Aug 16
BLOG: Darren O'Neill describes process of testing Darren O'Neill describes the rigorous process of WADA's anti-doping procedures, and why ultimately the buck stops with athletes for ensuring they are clean. darren o'neill column • 06 Aug 16
BLOG: Positive test a huge blow for team morale Just hours before the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics, a positive sample is the last thing Team Ireland would have wanted, writes Darren O'Neill. darren o'neill column • 05 Aug 16
BLOG: O'Neill looks at our boxing prospects in Rio With merely hours to go before the start of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, there's no better time to look at where our boxers have … darren o'neill column • 04 Aug 16
Rio dream over for O'Neill but O'Reilly fights on Irish boxer Darren O’Neill's Olympic dream was shattered when he lost in the last 16 of the penultimate qualifier in Baku. Olympics • 20 Jun 16
Darren O'Neill makes last 16 in Rio qualifiers Darren O’Neill beat Swedish heavyweight Mustafa El Molla at the Olympic qualifiers in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday night. Boxing • 18 Jun 16
Preview: O'Neill faces daunting final shot at Rio Darren O’Neill could faces five fights in Baku as he battles to secure his place at a second Olympic Games. Boxing • 16 Jun 16
IABA name squad for Baku Olympic qualifiers The Irish Athletic Boxing Association have confirmed Dean Walsh, Michael O’Reilly, Darren O’Neill and Dean Gardiner will travel to the penultimate Rio 2016 qualifiers in … Boxing • 09 Jun 16
