“That’s all I’ve been thinking about since I hit him” – Leigh Wood’s heartfelt words after Michael Conlon KO
‘I want to see him and have a drink with him.’ Leigh Wood needed a 12th round knockout, in the final pulses of an all-time classic, to defeat Michael Conlan at the Motorpoint Arena, on Saturday night. The Nottingham native successfully defended his WBA featherweight world title by handing Conlan his first professional loss. Wood, […]
4 years ago
Irish boxer hit with ‘severe reprimand’ after betting against himself at Rio 2016, according to IOC investigation
Two Irish boxers have been issued “severe reprimands” by the International Olympic Committee after being adjudged to have placed bets on fights at the Rio Olympics. Michael Conlan and Steven Donnelly were named on Wednesday afternoon as being the two boxers to have violated the Rio 2016 Rules on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions. […]
10 years ago
Michael Conlan becomes second Irishman to top AIBA world rankings
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11 years ago
Missing gear couldn’t stop Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlon in the World Series of Boxing
Irishmen fighting in borrowed kit after luggage mix-up
12 years ago