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TJ Doheny: "I know how motivated he will be in his first world title fight, just as I was in Tokyo."

Doheny faces another Japanese test in NYC title defence

TJ Doheny will face another Japanese fighter, Ryohei Takahashi, at Madison Square Garden on Friday night in the first defence of the IBF World Super-Bantamweight title he earned last summer.

Boxing • 13 Jan 19

Taylor won every round against Wahlstrom in New York

Peters: 2019 is going to be a big year for Taylor

After making history in Madison Square Garden, the Bray boxer has her sights set high for next year.

Boxing • 17 Dec 18

Katie Taylor never let Eva Wahlstrom settle in the ten-round world title bout

Katie Taylor utterly dominates Wahlstrom in New York

Katie Taylor successfully defended her WBA and IBF lightweight titles, moving to 12-0 following an utterly dominant display against Eva Wahlstrom - taking the 10 rounds in the eyes of all three judges.

Boxing • 16 Dec 18

Katie Taylor and Eva Wahlstrom pose for the cameras ahead of Saturday's Madison Square Garden bout

Historic night for Katie Taylor at New York's Garden

Having headlined a show at London's iconic York Hall, Katie Taylor is primed to participate at another legendary boxing venue.

Boxing • 15 Dec 18

Katie Taylor's Madison Square Garden ahead of her fight with Eva Wahlstrom

Somebody's '0' has got to go, says Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor has spoken of her delight and excitement at making her debut at the legendary Madison Square Garden venue two days before she defends her titles against Finland's Eva Wahlstrom.

Boxing • 13 Dec 18

Katie Taylor is set for one more fight this year

Taylor set for confirmation of New York bout next month

Katie Taylor is set for confirmation of a quick return to action in Madison Square Garden on 15 December.

Boxing • 16 Nov 18

Take a bow - Conlan maintains impressive rise

Exactly one year on from his professional debut, Michael Conlan enjoyed another triumphant St Patrick's Day at Madison Square Garden as he eased to a convincing TKO defeat of David Berna.

Boxing • 18 Mar 18

Michael Conlan: "I'm looking forward to getting back there and putting on a great show for all my fans."

Conlan tipped to face Hungarian Berna in NYC

Michael Conlan looks set to take a considerable step up in class for his third fight at Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day.

Boxing • 06 Mar 18

Vasyl Lomachenko is still the WBO super-featherweight champion

Lomachenko stops Rigondeaux to retain WBO world title

Vasyl Lomachenko retained his WBO super-featherweight title with a sixth round technical knockout of Guillermo Rigondeaux in New York City.

Boxing • 10 Dec 17

Michael Conlan is unbeaten in four pro fights

Conlan looking forward to 'special' New York bout

Michael Conlan is hoping a higher standard of opponent will bring out the best of his abilities as he looks ahead to a fifth professional bout in December.

Boxing • 26 Sep 17

Andy Lee is declared winner at Madison Square Garden

Lee makes winning return with unanimous decision

A father to be, Andy Lee hopes to return to the ring by the end of the year, with a home bout being one possibility for the 32-year-old following his comeback on Saturday night in New York.

Boxing • 19 Mar 17

Conlan outclassed Ibarra at Madison Square Garden

Victorious Conlan sets sights on surpassing Frampton

Fresh from a comprehensive victory in his first professional bout, Michael Conlan believes he can emulate and surpass the achievements of two-weight world champ Carl Frampton.

Boxing • 18 Mar 17

Michael Conlan: 'My main focus is to be Ireland's greatest ever fighter'

Conlan sets sights on 'Ireland's greatest ever' tag

Ireland's Michael Conlan will on Friday make a fitting professional debut at New York's Madison Square Garden in the knowledge he can expect to fight there for years.

Boxing • 14 Mar 17

Conlan will make his pro debut at boxing's most famous venue - Madison Square Garden

Snowstorms battering USA knock Conlan's preparations

Michael Conlan's planned media workout ahead of his fight at Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day has been cancelled due to the snow storm battering the USA's east coast.

Boxing • 13 Mar 17

Michael Conlan: 'I want my first fight to be very exciting, to make the trip worthwhile for all of our Irish fans.'

Michael Conlan: Nation's pride rests on my shoulders

Michael Conlan has revealed Conor McGregor told him he'd be 'honoured" to walk the Belfast fighter to the ring for his Paddy's Day pro debut in New York, and feels "the nation's pride" rests on his shoulders.

Boxing • 09 Mar 17

Frampton will take on Santa Cruz for the second time this weekend in Las Vegas

Donovan: More to come from history-making Frampton

Eric Donovan believes Carl Frampton has further room for improvement when he defends his WBA featherweight title against Leo Santa Cruz in Las Vegas this weekend.

Boxing • 29 Jan 17

Michael Conlan: 'I didn't know I wasn't allowed to bet, I didn't read the contract.'

Betting fallout was effort to tarnish me - Conlan

Michael Conlan admits he "didn't read the contract" that prohibited him from betting on the outcome of fights at the Rio Games - but refused to apologise for it, and claimed the punishment dished out was merely an attempt to tarnish his name.

Boxing • 22 Oct 16

Paddy Barnes (L) is heading for Madison Square Garden

Barnes joins Conlan on Patrick's Day New York card

Paddy Barnes will fight on the same New York card as Michael Conlan at Madison Square Garden on St Patrick's Day.

Boxing • 19 Oct 16

Conlan will fight in New York on St Patrick's Day

Conlan’s pro debut confirmed for New York

Michael Conlan’s professional debut will take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden as the headline bout, it has been confirmed.

Boxing • 18 Oct 16

Michael Conlan will fight in Ireland at least once a year, according to Matthew Macklin

Conlan passes up Pacquiao-card fight for NY debut

Michael Conlan passed up the chance to box on Manny Pacquiao’s comeback undercard in order to prepare for a huge professional debut date at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Boxing • 20 Sep 16

Madison Square Garden