Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Martin Keenan (R) and Dean Gardiner met in a box-off

Keenan and Gardiner to face off again in Elite finals

Martin Keenan and Dean Gardiner will renew their super-heavyweight rivalry in next Saturday's National Elite finals at the National Stadium in Dublin.

Boxing • 17 Feb 18

Martin Keenan claimed a points victory over Geoffrey Kavanagh

Wins for Keenan and Mongan at National Stadium

Defending super-heavy and lightweight champions Martin Keenan and Pat Mongan progressed on Day 1 of the National Elite Championships at Dublin's National Stadium.

Boxing • 09 Feb 18

A statement outlining the next step in the process is expected to be released by Sport Ireland tomorrow

No resolution in IABA/Sport Ireland dispute

The rumbling dispute between Sport Ireland and the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) doesn't appear to be any closer to a resolution following talks on Tuesday.

Boxing • 06 Jun 17

Minister O'Donovan isn't impressed by the IABA's attitude

O'Donovan says IABA have to let Dunne do his job

Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan admits that he still isn't clear about who is in charge of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) as the funding row with the body continues.

Boxing • 01 Jun 17

Gardiner wins box-off for Euro spot as IABA row goes on

The dispute over selection for Ireland's boxing team for the European Championships was resolved on Wednesday evening, but the saga over the power structure within the Irish Athletic Boxing Association looks set to continue.

Boxing • 31 May 17

Gardiner & Keenan in box-off to make European squad

Dean Gardiner and Martin Keenan will have a box-off at the National Stadium for the right to represent Ireland in the super heavyweight division at the forthcoming European Championships.

Boxing • 29 May 17