Antia stresses performance is key ahead of Worlds The 17-strong Irish boxing team will fly out to Liverpool today for the World Championships (4-14 September), aiming to glean precious experience as the long road to LA begins. Boxing • 02 Sep
Antia stresses performance is key ahead of Worlds The 17-strong Irish boxing team will fly out to Liverpool today for the World Championships (4-14 September), aiming to glean precious experience as the long road to LA begins. Boxing • 02 Sep
Elite competition champions crowned in Belfast The Irish Amateur Boxing Association's elite competition saw 20 champions crowned in Belfast on Thursday. Boxing • 05 Jun
Elite competition champions crowned in Belfast The Irish Amateur Boxing Association's elite competition saw 20 champions crowned in Belfast on Thursday. Boxing • 05 Jun
Belfast to host elite competition with eye on Worlds The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) is hosting an elite competition in Belfast for the first time, which takes place next month with focus on the upcoming World Boxing world championships in Liverpool in September. Boxing • 27 May
Belfast to host elite competition with eye on Worlds The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) is hosting an elite competition in Belfast for the first time, which takes place next month with focus on the upcoming World Boxing world championships in Liverpool in September. Boxing • 27 May
Olympic future secure as IABA joins World Boxing The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally joined World Boxing, securing the Olympic future of the sport for Ireland. Boxing • 22 May
Olympic future secure as IABA joins World Boxing The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally joined World Boxing, securing the Olympic future of the sport for Ireland. Boxing • 22 May
IABA members vote to become affiliated to World Boxing The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally approved a proposal to join World Boxing at an extraordinary general meeting of its member clubs on Saturday, which paves the way for Irish boxers to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Boxing • 12 Apr
IABA members vote to become affiliated to World Boxing The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally approved a proposal to join World Boxing at an extraordinary general meeting of its member clubs on Saturday, which paves the way for Irish boxers to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Boxing • 12 Apr
IABA to hold vote on joining World Boxing in April The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has circulated a letter to all its member clubs setting out its intention to join World Boxing. Boxing • 19 Mar
IABA to hold vote on joining World Boxing in April The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has circulated a letter to all its member clubs setting out its intention to join World Boxing. Boxing • 19 Mar
Moorehouse the latest Irish fighter to exit Worlds Paris Olympian Daina Moorehouse suffered disappointment in her IBA Women's World Boxing Championships 50kg bout on Tuesday afternoon, losing to eighth seed Hu Meiyi of China on a split decision. Boxing • 11 Mar
Moorehouse the latest Irish fighter to exit Worlds Paris Olympian Daina Moorehouse suffered disappointment in her IBA Women's World Boxing Championships 50kg bout on Tuesday afternoon, losing to eighth seed Hu Meiyi of China on a split decision. Boxing • 11 Mar
Ireland hoping pair of Olympians can get them off mark Ireland will be hoping to get off the mark today at the IBA Women's World Championships after a disappointing start in Serbia. Boxing • 11 Mar
Ireland hoping pair of Olympians can get them off mark Ireland will be hoping to get off the mark today at the IBA Women's World Championships after a disappointing start in Serbia. Boxing • 11 Mar
World Boxing welcomes new Asian confederation World Boxing has backed the newly-formed Asian boxing confederation to represent and promote the sport in the region, as its power struggle with the Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) continues. Boxing • 26 Nov 24
World Boxing welcomes new Asian confederation World Boxing has backed the newly-formed Asian boxing confederation to represent and promote the sport in the region, as its power struggle with the Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) continues. Boxing • 26 Nov 24
World Boxing championships in 2025, Ireland not aligned World Boxing will host its inaugural world championships in Liverpool next year, the governing body said on Tuesday, as it continues efforts to establish itself as the sport's recognised international federation. Boxing • 17 Sep 24
World Boxing championships in 2025, Ireland not aligned World Boxing will host its inaugural world championships in Liverpool next year, the governing body said on Tuesday, as it continues efforts to establish itself as the sport's recognised international federation. Boxing • 17 Sep 24
Donoghue medals as IABA criticises Department of Sport John Donoghue has secured at least a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships after winning his quarter-final bout against Russia's Zakhar Bespalov, while the IABA has criticised the Department of Sport for a "lack of communication" around its former boycott of Russia and Belarus. Boxing • 30 Nov 23
Donoghue medals as IABA criticises Department of Sport John Donoghue has secured at least a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships after winning his quarter-final bout against Russia's Zakhar Bespalov, while the IABA has criticised the Department of Sport for a "lack of communication" around its former boycott of Russia and Belarus. Boxing • 30 Nov 23
Donoghue to fight for medal as IABA ends Russia boycott President of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association Gerry O'Mahony has said the association plans to end its boycott of Russian boxers and allow Mullingar youngster John Donoghue to fight for a medal at the Junior World Championships on Thursday. Boxing • 30 Nov 23
Donoghue to fight for medal as IABA ends Russia boycott President of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association Gerry O'Mahony has said the association plans to end its boycott of Russian boxers and allow Mullingar youngster John Donoghue to fight for a medal at the Junior World Championships on Thursday. Boxing • 30 Nov 23
Harrington and Walsh secure record wins at IABA Finals Kellie Harrington and Michael Walsh made history in Dublin on Saturday night as they both clinched a record number of Irish titles. Boxing • 12 Nov 23
Harrington and Walsh secure record wins at IABA Finals Kellie Harrington and Michael Walsh made history in Dublin on Saturday night as they both clinched a record number of Irish titles. Boxing • 12 Nov 23
IABA settle employment dispute with Bernard Dunne The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has settled an employment rights dispute with its former high-performance director Bernard Dunne. Boxing • 13 Sep 23
IABA settle employment dispute with Bernard Dunne The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has settled an employment rights dispute with its former high-performance director Bernard Dunne. Boxing • 13 Sep 23
IABA to remain with IBA following heated debate The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) will be staying aligned to the International Boxing Association (IBA) after a special resolution to amend its current constitution was defeated at a tempestuous EGM in the National Stadium in Dublin today. Boxing • 26 Aug 23
IABA to remain with IBA following heated debate The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) will be staying aligned to the International Boxing Association (IBA) after a special resolution to amend its current constitution was defeated at a tempestuous EGM in the National Stadium in Dublin today. Boxing • 26 Aug 23
Six nations join World Boxing as IABA vote looms The national federations of Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Honduras and Sweden joined the new breakaway sports body, bringing the total number of members to 12. Boxing • 24 Aug 23
Six nations join World Boxing as IABA vote looms The national federations of Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Honduras and Sweden joined the new breakaway sports body, bringing the total number of members to 12. Boxing • 24 Aug 23
IABA poised for vote on World Boxing membership The future pathway for Irish boxing is set to be decided at tomorrow's Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) Extraordinary General Meeting in Dublin. Boxing • 25 Aug 23
IABA poised for vote on World Boxing membership The future pathway for Irish boxing is set to be decided at tomorrow's Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) Extraordinary General Meeting in Dublin. Boxing • 25 Aug 23
'Hyenas and jackals' - IBA president blasts boycott The under-fire International Boxing Association has offered to fund Irish boxers wanting to compete in this year's World Championships after the Irish Athletic Boxing Association voted to boycott the upcoming events, with IBA president Umar Kremlev scathing in his criticism of the decision. Boxing • 10 Feb 23
'Hyenas and jackals' - IBA president blasts boycott The under-fire International Boxing Association has offered to fund Irish boxers wanting to compete in this year's World Championships after the Irish Athletic Boxing Association voted to boycott the upcoming events, with IBA president Umar Kremlev scathing in his criticism of the decision. Boxing • 10 Feb 23
Boxing funding to be restored as IABA agree to reforms Amateur boxing in Ireland is to have funding restored as Minister for Sport Jack Chambers confirmed that Sport Ireland are satisfied with the governance reforms agreed to by the IABA since September. Boxing • 07 Nov 22
Boxing funding to be restored as IABA agree to reforms Amateur boxing in Ireland is to have funding restored as Minister for Sport Jack Chambers confirmed that Sport Ireland are satisfied with the governance reforms agreed to by the IABA since September. Boxing • 07 Nov 22
Donovan leaving door open for possible IABA role Recently crowned European Union super-featherweight champion Eric Donovan is leaving his options open in relation to the vacancy for high performance director at the IABA. Boxing • 04 Oct 22
Donovan leaving door open for possible IABA role Recently crowned European Union super-featherweight champion Eric Donovan is leaving his options open in relation to the vacancy for high performance director at the IABA. Boxing • 04 Oct 22
IABA sets out zero tolerance to bullying stance The IABA has said they will take a zero tolerance to bullying and abuse after admitting "unacceptable behaviours by some members of the boxing family" towards their staff in the past. Boxing • 03 Oct 22
IABA sets out zero tolerance to bullying stance The IABA has said they will take a zero tolerance to bullying and abuse after admitting "unacceptable behaviours by some members of the boxing family" towards their staff in the past. Boxing • 03 Oct 22
IABA funding cuts paused, Minister Chambers confirms Fresh cuts in funding to the Irish Athletic Boxing Association for 2022 have been postponed, Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has confirmed. Boxing • 27 Sep 22
IABA funding cuts paused, Minister Chambers confirms Fresh cuts in funding to the Irish Athletic Boxing Association for 2022 have been postponed, Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has confirmed. Boxing • 27 Sep 22
IABA members vote for all-island meetings IABA annual and extraordinary meetings can now be held anywhere in Ireland after a second vote on the motion secured an 80-0 vote in favour. Boxing • 13 Aug 22
IABA members vote for all-island meetings IABA annual and extraordinary meetings can now be held anywhere in Ireland after a second vote on the motion secured an 80-0 vote in favour. Boxing • 13 Aug 22
Carruth and Kirwan resign from IABA roles Irish Athletic Boxing Association chief executive Fergal Carruth and chairperson Ciarán Kirwan have announced their resignations from their respective roles. Boxing • 11 Aug 22
Carruth and Kirwan resign from IABA roles Irish Athletic Boxing Association chief executive Fergal Carruth and chairperson Ciarán Kirwan have announced their resignations from their respective roles. Boxing • 11 Aug 22
Changes can be 'wonderful' says boxing club chairman The chairman of the Holy Family Boxing Club in Drogheda believes the changes implemented at an Irish Athletic Boxing Association EGM on Sunday are "wonderful" for the sport at grassroots level, despite government warnings that the IABA's public funding will now be cut. Boxing • 12 Jul 22
Changes can be 'wonderful' says boxing club chairman The chairman of the Holy Family Boxing Club in Drogheda believes the changes implemented at an Irish Athletic Boxing Association EGM on Sunday are "wonderful" for the sport at grassroots level, despite government warnings that the IABA's public funding will now be cut. Boxing • 12 Jul 22
