Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Michael Conlan knocks-down Miguel Marriaga

Conlan back to winning ways in Belfast

Michael Conlan claimed a convincing victory over Colombian Miguel Marriaga at the SSE Arena in Belfast.

Michael Conlan flies the tri-colour at the Garden earlier today

Conlan reveals Frampton dream and McGregor deal

Michael Conlan wants to fight Carl Frampton eventually and says it will be "special' to have Conor McGregor carry his Irish flag into the ring when he makes his professional debut on St Patrick's Day in New York.

Boxing • 19 Jan 17

The 36 boxing officials from the Rio Games are now under investigation

AIBA sidelines Rio boxing referees and judges

Boxing body AIBA has sidelined all 36 referees and judges used at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics until an investigation has been concluded.

Boxing • 06 Oct 16

The Irish men's Olympic boxing team will be hoping to bring back some medals from Rio

BLOG: Darren O'Neill on Ireland's hopes in boxing

With the draw made and the boxers poised, now is a good time to look at how Team Ireland are positioned in their hopes of Olympic glory.

Darren O'Neill • 07 Aug 16

Conlan cut a 'minor setback' ahead of Rio

Irish team manager Bernie Harold has described the cut Michael Conlan suffered at the Socikas Invitaional in Kaunas, Lithuania yesterday as a “minor setback” ahead of the Olympics.

Boxing • 20 May 16

Top dogs Michael Conlan and Katie Taylor

Taylor and Conlon remain top of the pile

Katie Taylor and Michael Conlan remain at world number one in the latest AIBA rankings in their respective lightweight and bantamweight classes.

Boxing • 08 Mar 16

Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlon pictured shortly after their arrival at Dublin Airport

Olympic-bound boxers return home

Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlon arrived back in Dublin Airport this afternoon following their success in the World Series of Boxing (WSB) in Venezuela where they both secured Olympic qualification

Boxing • 21 Apr 15

Paddy Barnes claimed an impressive victory in Poland

Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlon win in Poland

Unbeaten Paddy Barnes made it three wins from three, and edged a step closer toward qualifying for the his third successive Olympics with a landslide decision for Italia Thunder in the World Series of Boxing.

Boxing • 14 Feb 15