The Irish Times

Boxing no longer has any excuse, it’s American football injuries on steroids

New book ‘Damage - The Untold Story of Brain Trauma in Boxing’ is a cautionary tale

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 06:00

Hey, that’s no way to say goodbye, says Manny Pacquiao’s trainer

Freddie Roach sidelined for what may be Pacquiao’s last fight, against Lucas Matthysse

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 19:34

Fight Tactics: McGregor needs to be all the way in or all the way out

Dubliner will have to use his MMA skills and extra weight to wear down Mayweather

Fri Aug 25 2017 - 18:34

John Kavanagh: ‘McGregor is not trying to win Wimbledon’

UFC star’s coach says he is improving boxing skills all the time ahead of Mayweather bout

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 16:24

Horn an unlikely co-star as Pacquiao roadshow hits Australia

Former schoolteacher faces one of the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 07:00

Carl Frampton may have found his perfect match

WBA featherweight champion prepares to fight Santa Cruz for the second time

Sat Jan 28 2017 - 07:01

Conor McGregor v Jose Aldo: Five talking points ahead of fight

McGregor faces biggest challenge as he bids to become undisputed featherweight champions

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 17:07

Amir Khan signs deal to fight Manny Pacquiao, reports

Filipino’s promoter Bob Arum dismisses claims of Las Vegas showdown on April 9th

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 11:54

Floyd Mayweather’s tidal-wave moment befits complicated genius

American got result but not performance he wanted against Manny Pacquiao

Sun May 03 2015 - 23:00

Manny Pacquiao was planning to postpone fight over shoulder injury

Fighter was denied a pain-killing injection before Mayweather fight

Sun May 03 2015 - 12:32

How Mayweather beat Pacquiao: A boxing aficionado’s tactical dream

Pacquiao landed just 81 of 429 punches as Mayweather’s brilliant defence shines through yet again

Sun May 03 2015 - 12:03

Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao on points

Points victory sees Mayweather just one win short of Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 record

Sun May 03 2015 - 07:28

Trainers first in the ring ahead of Mayweather Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather Sr and Freddie Roach in agreement favourite will look for early knock out

Fri May 01 2015 - 11:06

Floyd Mayweather jnr’s domestic violence record not getting scrutiny it so warrants

Many in the media believe two guilty verdicts for crimes against women is no big deal

Thu Apr 30 2015 - 05:45

Mayweather uncharacteristically quiet ahead of Pacquiao fight

38-year-old enjoys typically brash grand arrival but is yet to indulge in usual trash-talk

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 11:39

Manny Pacquiao happy to thrive in role of the underdog

36-year-old the antithesis of Mayweather but gap in ring may be closer than people think

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 11:28

Referee for Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao named

Kenny Bayless “is the best referee out there - I think he’s going to give us a fair fight”

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 12:13

Manny Pacquiao wins the fight before the fight

Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather unusually subdued ahead of May 2nd showdown

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 14:13

Andy Lee faces biggest fight of career in bid to retain belt

World champion faces unbeaten American Peter Quillin in his first title defence

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 19:35

Floyd Mayweather confirms Manny Pacquiao fight

The biggest and richest fight in boxing to finally take place at the MGM Grand on May 2nd

Sat Feb 21 2015 - 12:20

Chris Algieri has an air of Rocky about him

A latecomer to boxing, the New Yorker has reached the big time

Thu Nov 13 2014 - 10:00

Vintage Pacquiao puts Bradley in his place

Veteran avenges controversial defeat to same foe to regain WBO welterweight title

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 01:00

Taylor-made sparring bouts keep Katie and Paddy on their toes

Few women have the skills to go head-to-head with men as she does

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 11:05