#OnThisDay back in 2002, Ricky Hatton climbed off the canvas in round 1 to win a close points decision against Eamonn Magee at a packed Manchester Arena. There were words between the pair before the fight, but the respect stayed long after and they became friends.
RIP Ricky🙏❤️
Ray Close Podcast Out Now 🥊🥊🥊
I look back at the career of the former European champion and world title challenger, Ray Close. I thank Ray’s family for their blessing in telling his story ❤️🥊
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Top 5 Favourite Irish Boxers Ever 🥊🥊
Here are today’s selections from former World, European & Commonwealth Gold medalist & 2 x professional World title challenger, Michael Conlan👌🏻
On this day in 1995, my dad went to the last chance saloon and took home the Commonwealth title. He faced undefeated champion Garry Delaney in his backyard and was a 10/1 underdog. He showed skill, heart and true grit that night and wouldn’t be denied. I couldn’t be more proud ❤️
Top 5 Favourite Irish Boxers Ever!!!🥊👌🏻
Former boxers, current boxers, coaches, managers and media personalities have been thinking hard over the past week about who their 5 favourite Irish boxers of all time.
Find out who they pick each day over the next month 👌🏻🥊
Today’s classic Irish knockout features Eamonn Magee landing an explosive straight left to David Kirk with seconds to go of the final round back in 2000 at Wembley Arena 🥊
Sad news coming out today that the iconic Belfast Dockers Club will be closing after almost 50 years.
All the greats fought there. The low ceiling and intimate layout was perfect for boxing and made for a fantastic atmosphere. It will be really missed by the boxing community 🥊
Such sad news to hear that Paul McCullaugh Jr has passed away at the age of 25. Paul won Ulster Elite titles and represented Ireland as an amateur boxer. He also carried on that great family name as an undefeated professional. My thoughts are with his family and friends🙏❤️
Back in 2002, Eamonn Magee stopped Jon Thaxton in 6 rounds at the Manchester Arena to defend his Commonwealth title for the 5th time.
*Something tells me Sky Sports broadcaster, Adam Smith was about to get an ear full for cutting Eamonn off at the end of the interview 😂