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Kennedy was knocked to the canvas in the second round

Kennedy beaten by Babic in heavyweight contest

Wexford's Niall Kennedy lost his heavyweight contest with Alen Babic in Milton Keynes this evening, being stopped in the third round against the Croatian.

Boxing • 04 Oct 20

Niall Kennedy has landed a televised fight

Kennedy lands high-profile fight with Babic

Gorey boxer Niall Kennedy has landed a chance to jumpstart his career after securing a fight with Alen Babic in Newcastle in October.

Boxing • 15 Sep 20

Spike O'Sullivan proved too strong for American Khiary Gray in Boston

O'Sullivan and Kennedy victorious in Boston

Irish fighters Spike O'Sullivan and Niall Kennedy made it a successful night in Boston on St Patrick's weekend with both boxers claiming knockout victories at the House of Blues.

Boxing • 17 Mar 19

Kennedy - 'I thought there was a choke coming'

Wexford heavyweight Niall Kennedy said he's relieved to come through his six rounds with Brendan Barrett in Boston with another win, and avoid injury.

Boxing • 21 Oct 18

Katie Taylor takes on Cindy Serrano in Boston

Taylor looking to lead Irish party in Boston

Katie Taylor is looking to make a major statement of intent in America when she takes on Cindy Serrano in Boston's TD Garden on Saturday night.

Boxing • 19 Oct 18

Ray Moylette extended his winning record in New Hampshire last night

Moylette and Kennedy remain unbeaten in Boston

After winning his first eleven professional fights, Wexford garda Niall Kennedy's fight with Joel Caudle was drawn in New Hampshire last night.

Boxing • 24 Jun 18

If you're a full-time athlete with a full-time job, that's the daily routine. And even at the weekend when there's no work to do, there's still plenty of training.

'For me it's a break from the other pressures in life'

Working is rarely easy. And full-time sport is always hard. Peter Sweeney's new mini-documentary follows a pair of athletes who are trying to combine the two.

Other sport • 18 May 18

Niall Kennedy (r) claimed his 11th win as a professional

Niall Kennedy remains unbeaten after another US win

Wexford heavyweight Niall Kennedy remains unbeaten in the professional ranks after a third round knock-out win over American Aaron Chavers.

Boxing • 25 Feb 18

Niall Kennedy with world champion Anthony Joshua following a sparring session (photo courtesy of Niall Kennedy Twitter @niallbaskennedy)

Arresting development: Garda tackles champion Joshua

Niall Kennedy has only nine professional fights to his name, however, the Wexford Garda has already spent more time in the ring with reigning heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua than any of the champion's previous 19 opponents.

Boxing • 25 Oct 17

The 33-year-old won with a split decision

Wexford garda upsets the odds to win heavyweight title

Garda Niall Kennedy defied his underdog tag to defeat Alexis Santos in a split-decision to claim the New England heavyweight title in at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.

Boxing • 16 Sep 17

Niall Kennedy fought in the 2013 Irish National Elite super-heavyweight final

Wexford Garda Kennedy shipping up for pro title fight

Garda Niall Kennedy will aim to claim his most high-profile collar when he headlines a Lou DiBella-promoted 'Broadway Boxing card' in the US tonight.

Boxing • 15 Sep 17

Niall Kennedy