PADDY Barnes is a man in a hurry and on Saturday, he enters the ring for just the fifth time as a professional when he will be aiming to add the WBO Inter-Continental flyweight title to his already-won, WBO European strap against Nicaragua’s Eliecer Quezada (21-6-3) at the SSE Arena. The North Belfast man had to shed […]
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Barnes wants to Lep ahead to world level
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Impressive Ferguson reaches Ulster Elite semis
CAOIMHIN Ferguson began life in Elite boxing with an excellent performance at The Dockers last night to advance into the 64kg semi-final of this year’s Ulster Elite Championships. Gleann’s Ferguson produced a performance beyond his years to overcome the experienced Vinny Esler with a display of quick in-and-out attacks. All Saints’ Esler held a height […]
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Crocker intending to make his mark on the big stage
LEWIS Crocker hopes to cement his reputation as a hot prospect when he takes on Gyula Rozsas (2-1) at the SSE Arena on the undercard of a huge night of boxing at the SSE Arena on Saturday night. ‘The Croc’ has won all three of his first professional contests in devastating fashion since his debut […]
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Busy McCarthy hopes to build momentum
TOMMY McCarthy will be aiming to make it two wins in four weeks when he faces Blaise Mendouo (4-7) on Saturday night at the SSE Arena. The Lenadoon cruiserweight was a first round winner over Peter Hegyes in what was his first fight in 11 months, so to get back out so soon and try […]
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McCullough starting again on the title trail
STARTING again can be demoralising for a boxer after a title loss, but Marc McCullough says he is happy to learn from his mistakes and start climbing the ladder towards title opportunities beginning with Saturday’s contest against Tamworth’s, Jason Baille (5-3) McCullough’s last outing was a loss to British featherweight champion at the Copper Box […]
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‘Quiet Man’ Ward keen to sign off for the year on a high
IT has been a busy first year as a professional for Steven Ward and the Monkstown light-heavyweight wants to finish it in style when he takes on Przemyslaw Binienda over six rounds on Saturday before looking to push on in 2018. ‘The Quiet Man’ began his career in the paid ranks last November and has […]
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