Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Katie Taylor is back in action on Saturday

Path laid out for Taylor as next defence looms

Katie Taylor's promoter Eddie Hearn has detailed his plans for the Irish boxer in 2019, with her next bout set to take place in March against WBO champion Rose Volante in the United States.

Boxing • 12 Dec 18

Joshua keen to give Fury and Wilder a fair contest

Anthony Joshua claims he is ready to fight Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury when they are ready.

Boxing • 04 Dec 18

Deontay Wilder's camp have yet to agree to a fight with Anthony Joshua

Joshua camp makes "much-improved" offer for Wilder bout

Anthony Joshua's representatives have made a "much-improved" offer for a world heavyweight title unification fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder but so far the overtures have been rebuffed, promoter Eddie Hearn has said.

Boxing • 05 Oct 18

Anthony Joshua is being heavily linked with a fight against Deontay Wilder

Joshua in the US amid Wilder bout speculation

Anthony Joshua is jetting around the US as fans await an announcement on a fight with Deontay Wilder.

Boxing • 23 May 18

Deontay Wilder has called out Anthony Joshua

Hearn: 'No serious offer' for Wilder-Joshua bout

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed caution over an offer of $50m from rival champion Deontay Wilder for a world heavyweight title unification fight.

Boxing • 26 Apr 18

Anthony Joshua takes on Joseph Parker on Saturday

Joshua will win within six rounds, claims Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn is backing Anthony Joshua to "finish it inside six rounds" when he fights Joseph Parker in Cardiff on Saturday.

Boxing • 29 Mar 18

Katie Taylor could be heading for the USA

Katie eyes America, Lee in frame for Jacobs fight

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Katie Taylor could potentially appear on the undercard of a Danny Jacobs bout with either 'Spike' O'Sullivan or Andy Lee towards the end of April.

Boxing • 16 Jan 18

Katie Taylor salutes the crowd after defeating Jessica McCaskill at York Hall

Hearn targets Dublin date in April for Katie Taylor

Promoter Eddie Hearn is targeting Dublin as the venue for Katie Taylor's next title defence, and has earmarked an opponent for a potential bout next April.

Boxing • 14 Dec 17

Bellew beat Haye after a thrilling 11-round bout in March

Haye & Bellew set for May rematch

The postponed rematch between former heavyweight world champion David Haye and Tony Bellew has been scheduled for May 5 at the O2 Arena in London, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

Boxing • 06 Dec 17

Katie Taylor: 'It was always in the pipeline to box at home in Dublin at some stage.'

Katie's coming home for a 2018 Dublin blockbuster

Katie Taylor will return to the ring in December before a blockbusting 2018 homecoming bout in Dublin, where she'll be hoping to become a unified world champion.

Boxing • 31 Oct 17

Tyson Fury has said he wants to fight again in 2018.

Hearn would love to see Joshua fight Fury next

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn would love to see his fighter take on controversial former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury next year.

Boxing • 29 Oct 17

Ryan Burnett celebrates with his IBF and WBA belts

Hearn: Champ's hospital check-up just a precaution

Promoter Eddie Hearn explained that Ryan Burnett's post-fight hospital visit was purely a precautionary measure after the new unified bantamweight champion of the world complained of headaches following his historic victory over Zhanat Zhakiyanov in Belfast.

Boxing • 22 Oct 17

Ryan Burnett stunned Lee Haskins in June

Ryan Burnett set for historic title unification bout

Ryan Burnett is set for a mouthwatering October Belfast showdown with Zhanat Zhakiyanov in what will be Ireland's first ever title unification fight.

Boxing • 02 Aug 17

Natasha Jonas has joined the professional ranks of boxing

Jonas turns professional and set sights on Taylor

British amateur boxer Natasha Jonas has signed a professional deal and already set her sights on a bout with Irish Olympic gold medalist Katie Taylor.

Boxing • 20 Jun 17

Ryan Burnett was convincing in his victory over Lee Haskins

Ryan Burnett claims IBF title in one-sided bout

Ryan Burnett has become Ireland's only reigning world professional champion with a dominant points victory over Bristol's Lee Haskins in their IBF bantamweight championship clash in Belfast.

Boxing • 10 Jun 17

'Every single night when I'm lying in bed, I'm thinking about winning the belt'

Booth backs Belfast boy Burnett to blast to title

Ryan Burnett has the opportunity to take his first step towards greatness on Saturday night, according to trainer Adam Booth.

Boxing • 08 Jun 17

Taylor lined up for Garcia v Broner undercard

Promoter Eddie Hearn is lining up a fight for Katie Taylor on the undercard of Mikey Garcia's lightweight title defence against four-time champion Adrien Broner in July.

Boxing • 06 Jun 17

Fury has not fought since beating Wladimir Klitschko for the world heavyweight titles in November 2015

Fury claims Wembley is booked for Joshua showdown

Tyson Fury has claimed that Eddie Hearn has already booked Wembley Stadium next year in preparation for a fight with Anthony Joshua.

Boxing • 08 May 17

Katie Taylor takes the plaudits after her win at Welbley Stadium

Katie Taylor set for summer engagement in the USA

Katie Taylor could fight in New York or Boston this summer if a planned Las Vegas fight falls through, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

Boxing • 02 May 17

Katie Taylor pictured with her promoter Eddie Hearn

Hearn: Taylor to fight in US before world-title shot

Katie Taylor will fight in the US this summer in order to boost her profile Stateside ahead of a homecoming world-title shot in November, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

Boxing • 29 Mar 17

Katie Taylor has her sights on a world title shot after securing her third professional win

US training regime paying dividends for Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor says she is reaping the benefits of her American training camp and believes she has the stamina to match her undoubted ability.

Boxing • 05 Mar 17

Katie Taylor's next fight looks to be at the end of the month

Taylor happy to keep winning as title fight approaches

Katie Taylor hailed her second stoppage win in three fights as a confidence boost ahead of her busy scheduled, with a world-title shot possibly being teed up for the Bray woman as early as September.