Second boxer from same event dies from brain injuries
Rest in peace Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa In a devastating turn of events, two Japanese boxers have lost their lives after competing on the same card at Tokyo’s Korahuen Hall. Per talkSPORT, both professional pugilists underwent operations for bleeds on the brain after stepping out of the ring last week. Shigetoshi Kotari, who passed […]
7 months ago
Kellie Harrington makes her decision between turning pro or staying amateur
“Less stress, more success.” No sooner had Kellie Harrington secured her gold medal at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, did everyone start pressing the question about whether she will stay amatuer or turn professional. The Dubliner hadn’t even made it back home yet to celebrate her success, had the media already started priming a potential […]
4 years ago
Kellie Harrington calls for more support to help local boxing clubs
“The funding isn’t there. Some clubs have closed down because they can’t pay the bills.” Kellie Harrington has no doubt already inspired young girls and boys to lace up the gloves and give the sport of boxing a go. The Dublin native won gold for her country at the Tokyo Olympics only a week ago, […]
4 years ago
“I’m like a walrus” – Kenneth Egan’s reaction to Kellie Harrington winning gold was priceless
“Super, super, super, super.” Kenneth Egan knows all about what it takes to be successful at the Olympics, having won silver back in 2008. Dublin’s Kellie Harrington went one better however, by beating Beatriz Ferreira in the Olympic final, in the early hours of this morning, and picking up gold. Egan was part of the […]
4 years ago
Aidan Walsh secures Ireland’s first Olympic medal in boxing since 2012
“I’m getting better and better every fight.” Ireland is renowned for its boxing prowess at the Olympics, but unbelievable, Aidan Walsh’s win over against Merven Clair of Mauritius, secures the nations first medal in the sport, since 2012. Katie Taylor, Paddy Barnes, and Michael Conlan, all went into the 201r Olympics with so much promisie, […]
4 years ago
Fintan McCarthy and Paul O’Donovan receive emotional ovation upon return to Olympic village
Incredible scenes. Paul O’Donovan and his double-sculls partner Fintan McCarthy have won the Olympic Gold medal. An absolutely outstanding achievement, and one that has caused a wonderful reaction from rowing and Irish fans everywhere. However, who else could appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that goes into winning such an enormous feat, better than those […]
4 years ago