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O’Neill leads tributes to Olympic boxer and ‘absolute gentleman’ Hugh Russell

Russell, who went on to forge a career as a press photographer, died on Friday at the age of 63.

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to ‘champion boxer and top class photographer’ Hugh Russell

Russell, who won bronze medals at the 1978 Commonwealth Games and the 1980 Olympics, has died aged 63.

The Independent UK

Boxing legend Michael Carruth calls for 'pricey' unsold Katie Taylor tickets to be given to boxing clubs

Olympic gold medallist Michael Carruth said it would be a “nice thing” for clubs around Ireland to receive any unsold tickets

Dublin Live

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Katie Taylor fight ticket prices hit outrageous levels amid call to give unsold seats to boxing clubs

Exclusive: Olympic gold medallist Michael Carruth said the prices of the remaining tickets are a “bit too pricey” for regular fans of the sport and thinks any ones that are unsold should be given to boxing clubs across Ireland.

Irish Mirror

Paris 2024: Irish boxing medal hopes hanging in the balance due to shortfall

Olympic Federation of Ireland's chief executive Peter Sherrard said the "challenge is whether they are going to have the people required to run the tournament"

Belfast Live

Irish boxers won't be hit in the pocket following IABA boycott of Worlds

Speaking at the announcement of core National Governing Body (NGB) core funding for 2023, Dr May added that other championships, in particular the European Games in Poland in June, are now the focus for Ireland's elite team.

Irish Mirror

Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke won't defend World crowns as IABA takes stand

The Irish association has followed the stance taken by the USA and pulled out of the upcoming women's and men's championships due to IBA move

Irish Mirror

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Amateur boxing funding set to be restored after IABA agree to reforms

Back in August, a 15% reduction in the IABA's core funding was imposed after members of amateur boxing's national governing body voted to reject proposed governance reforms at their EGM in Roscommon.

Irish Mirror

Katie Taylor defends dad Pete after Kellie Harrington criticism

Pete Taylor was recently criticised by Kellie Harrington for his role as AIBA coach

Irish Mirror

Kellie Harrington opens up on relationship with Katie Taylor's father Pete

Harrington was speaking at her book launch and said she never won a fight with Pete in her corner

Dublin Live

Kellie Harrington has opened up on relationship with Katie Taylor's father Pete

Harrington was speaking at her book launch and said she never won a fight with Pete in her corner.

Irish Mirror

'Ireland's loss' says Kellie Harrington as Bernard Dunne named India's new high-performance director

The former world champ has confirmed a five-year deal

Dublin Live

'Ireland's loss, India's gain' says Kellie Harrington as Bernard Dunne named India's new Boxing guru

The former world champ says he wants to take Indian boxing to 'a new high' after confirming five-year deal

Irish Mirror

Eric Donovan coy on IABA High-performance director role vacancy

The EU Super-featherweight Champion didn't seem too upset to be linked with the job.

Irish Mirror

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Irish Mirror

Irish Athletic Boxing Association calls for new IBA elections following suspension of Ukrainian Boxing Federation

IABA chiefs also make the claim that the world governing body, is 'choosing a path away from Olympic boxing', with the sport already excluded from LA '28

Irish Mirror

'Look at the medals': Aidan Walsh says it's business as usual for Irish boxers despire IABA unrest

There is still no replacement for Bernard Dunne as High Performance director but, with the Olympic qualifiers to come next year, Tokyo bronze medallist Walsh says he is staying positive and focused

Irish Mirror

Carruth says healing process can begin after EGM vote makes Irish boxing a 'truly' all-Ireland affair

Irish boxing delegates voted unanimously for AGMs and EGMs to be held anywhere in Ireland - four weeks after voting down the motion.

Belfast Live

IABA in turmoil as leading figures resign in wake of EGM vote against change

Chairperson Ciarán Kirwan and CEO Fergal Carruth will step down on September 2

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IABA in turmoil as chairperson Kirwan and CEO Carruth resign in wake of EGM vote against change

The announcement comes a month after change was rejected by the association's membership, but government is demanding a governance shake-up or more funding will come under threat

Irish Mirror

IABA warned by Jack Chambers that change can't go 'into the never-ever'

Minister for Sport also tells sporting bodies to sort gender balance by end of next year and reveals 19 have so far hit the 40% mark for female representation on their Boards

Irish Mirror

Ricky Hatton enjoys Temple Bar pub crawl with new girlfriend while holidaying in Dublin

The Hitman is back looking trim these days as he prepares for a return to the ring

Irish Mirror

IABA given two month deadline to find a solution after EGM vote causes 15% funding cut

Huge vote against change from affiliated clubs leaves boxing chiefs with serious work to do

Irish Mirror

IABA facing funding cuts after rejecting reform proposals at EGM

The embattled boxing association held its EGM over the weekend

Irish Mirror

IABA chiefs urge boxing family to embrace change in Sunday's EGM following Jack Chambers summit

Boxing bosses met with the Minister for Sport last night as the deeply divided membership faces voting for root and change reform

Irish Mirror

Kellie Harrington urges IABA to resolve High Performance vacancy 'ASAP' since Irish boxers will 'suffer' otherwise

The Olympic hero was asked for her thoughts on its latest mess that saw Bernard Dunne walk away from his High Performance Director role

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