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Josh Taylor says move up to welterweight is ‘imminent’ after first career defeat

Josh Taylor spoke about moving up to welterweight imminently after suffering the first defeat of his career to Teofimo Lopez in New York on Saturday night. The 32-year-old Scot started the defence of his WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight ...

11 Jun 2023 at 12:35

Sport

Limerick boxing star Andy Lee retires his 'killer right hook'

“My right hook is a killer punch” beamed Andy Lee in the centre of the Chelsea arena in the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas just minutes after referee Kenny Bayless placed the WBO title belt around his waist. The KO success made the ...

22 Feb 2018 at 16:00

Sport

Teofimo Lopez hands Josh Taylor his first defeat with decision win in New York

Josh Taylor suffered his first defeat and lost his WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight titles to Teofimo Lopez on points in New York. It was the 32-year-old Scotsman’s first bout since his contentious win over Englishman Jack ...

11 Jun 2023 at 06:00

Sport

Josh Taylor ordered to defend WBO title against mandatory challenger Teofimo Lopez

Josh Taylor has been ordered to defend his WBO light-welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez next after a foot injury scuppered the Scot’s proposed rematch with Jack Catterall. A voluntary defence against Catterall on March 4 ...

15 Feb 2023 at 19:48

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I’ll be too much for Joseph Parker – Joe Joyce

Joe Joyce recognises Joseph Parker has the edge in experience but the Briton insisted he will overwhelm the former world heavyweight champion on Saturday night. While Joyce has won all of his 14 professional fights, his ...

23 Sept 2022 at 16:03

Sport

Richard Riakporhe questions Lawrence Okolie and ‘ready to dance’ for WBO title

Richard Riakporhe questioned Lawrence Okolie’s mental strength after he lost his WBO cruiserweight title and was knocked down three times during his defeat to Chris Billam-Smith in May. Riakporhe, who is the ...

08 Jun 2023 at 13:36

Sport

Josh Taylor warns Teofimo Lopez he will be at the peak of his powers on Saturday

Bullish Josh Taylor has warned title challenger Teofimo Lopez he will be at the peak of his powers on Saturday night as he bids to reign at Madison Square Garden. The 32-year-old Scot will take to the ring ...

09 Jun 2023 at 18:12

Sport

Security steps in as Josh Taylor and Teofimo Lopez kept apart ahead of fight

Josh Taylor was held back from world title challenger Teofimo Lopez by a New York policeman and several security guards during a bizarre pre-fight press conference. Promoters Top Rank dispensed with the ...

08 Jun 2023 at 18:50

Sport

Limerick sporting icon Andy Lee confirms boxing retirement

LIMERICK’S sporting icon Andy Lee has confirmed his retirement from professional boxing. The 33 year old Castleconnell man confirmed his plans to leave the ring this Tuesday evening. In the early hours ...

20 Feb 2018 at 21:06

Sport

Oleksandr Usyk ordered to defend WBO title against Joseph Parker

Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to start negotiations to defend his WBO heavyweight title against Joseph Parker – potentially scuppering Daniel Dubois’ hopes of a rematch with the Ukrainian. The WBO ...

13 Mar 2025 at 09:42

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Jason Quigley vows to put on a show in world title bout

Jason Quigley says he’ll put on the ‘performance of my career’ as he goes in search of the world middleweight title on Friday night. Quigley (19-1, 14KOs) looks to take the WBO middleweight belt ...

19 Nov 2021 at 13:27

Sport

Katie Taylor to defend world championship title in Irish homecoming

Katie Taylor will bid to become an undisputed world champion in a second weight category on her Irish homecoming as she challenges Chantelle Cameron on May 20. Taylor (22-0, 6KOs) was initially ...

12 Mar 2023 at 07:27

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