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 … 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
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" … 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 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
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" … Boxing • 12 Jul 22
Government sets out steps to cut all boxing funding Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers has said all State funding for boxing, with exception of athletes in the High Performance Unit, will be … Boxing • 11 Jul 22
IABA members vote against plans to reform boxing body Members of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association have overwhelmingly voted against a proposal to reform the governance of the organisation at an emergency general meeting … Boxing • 10 Jul 22
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
Walsh: Clearout required or boxing will be left behind Unless there is radical reform and a clearout of the current IABA board, boxing in Ireland will fall behind and consistent Olympic success will become … Boxing • 17 May 22
Government tells IABA to reform or face huge sanctions Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has set a timeline for the IABA to adopt recommended guidelines for reform or face "immediate and severe financial sanctions" … Boxing • 17 May 22
'It's a disgrace' - Billy Walsh backs Dunne in fallout Former IABA high performance director Billy Walsh has urged Sport Ireland and the government to "make people accountable for their actions" in the wake of … Boxing • 10 May 22
IABA and Harrington hope Dunne will change his mind Bernard Dunne has left his role as the Irish Athletic Boxing Association's (IABA) high performance director but the organisation says it hopes he will reverse … Boxing • 04 May 22
IABA civil war to cost young boxers All-Ireland shot Young boxers from 21 clubs in Leinster have been denied a chance to compete in this weekend's All-Ireland championships, as the civil war in amateur … Boxing • 01 Dec 21
IABA expel provincial officers as civil war intensifies The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has confirmed the expulsion of their Leinster Council, Connacht Council and Dublin Boards as an internal row in the Irish … Boxing • 17 Nov 21
IABA yet to confirm if Ireland team will go to Worlds The IABA have yet to confirm whether they are sending a team to the World Championships in Serbia in just under three weeks. Boxing • 08 Oct 21
Harrington and Walsh progress at Bulgaria tournament Kellie Harrington and Michaela Walsh both boxed their way through to the last 32 of the AIBA Strandja Multi-Nations Championships in Bulgaria. Boxing • 22 Feb 21
Night of high drama at IABA finals in Dublin Antrim's Monkstown ABC and Limerick's Rathkeale BC did the double as Brandon McCarthy claimed his 15th Irish title, and his first Elite crown, at the … Boxing • 23 Nov 19
Amateur boxing row takes another turn The IOC are concerned at the contents of a letter sent to National Boxing Associations, including the Ireland's IABA, by AIBA President Gafur Rakhimov. Boxing • 19 Dec 18
Metcalfe loses appeal against decision to strip title Evan Metcalfe has lost his appeal against the decision to strip him of Irish Elite senior title as a result of a failed drug test. Boxing • 16 Nov 18
IABA reveal which way they voted as Olympic fears grow Uzbek businessman Gafur Rakhimov was elected as president of the AIBA despite being on a US Treasury Department sanctions list for alleged links to organised … Boxing • 09 Nov 18
Dunne ready for 'round two' against USA Bernard Dunne wants Ireland to build on Monday's performances in the second leg of their three-match series with the USA tonight. Boxing • 15 Mar 18
Ward already looking towards crack at 2019 World gold Moate BC light-heavyweight Joe Ward enjoyed a terrific 2017, but the southpaw wants more as he targets World Championship gold in Russia next year. Boxing • 01 Feb 18
Zaur Antia on Katie, Billy Walsh & Olympic dreams Irish boxing's head coach Zaur Antia has aired his deep admiration for Bernard Dunne, his belief that Joe Ward will realise his Olympic dream and … Boxing • 06 Oct 17
