Irish Boxing

Tyson Fury looking for English and Irish title double

Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury wants to have both the English and Irish title belts wrapped around his waist in the coming months. The undefeated Manchester giant has been nominated by the British Boxing Board of Control as the mandatory challenger for John McDermott’s English heavyweight title with the bout ordered to take place by the end of November.

However Fury’s strong Irish roots mean that he’s also eligible for an Irish title and he has his sights firmly set on that belt as well. “It would be great to be the English and Irish Heavyweight Champ at the same time. That would be pretty unique and I’m very proud of my Irish roots. My Dad was born in Tuam in County Galway and my grandmother on my Mum’s side was a Tipperary woman so it would be great to fight for the Irish title.”

Fury returns to the ring at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on July 18th as he bids to stretch his perfect record to 7 straight wins. The bout is on the undercard of the Danny McIntosh – Nathan Cleverly British Light Heavyweight title fight with the Hennessy Sports event live on ITV4.

Last time out Fury scored a devastating second round KO over touted Belfast prospect Scott Belshaw but much to Fury’s disappointment the Irish title was not on the line. “I was hoping that the Belshaw fight could have been for the Irish title because I thought it was worthy of it but you need to have been in a scheduled 8 rounder to fight for the Irish belt and the Belshaw fight was my first.”

The Irish Heavyweight title has been inactive since Mike Tyson conqueror Kevin McBride won it in 1997 and Fury wants to bring it back to life again.
The title was first won in 1890 by Galway’s Peter Maher who would later go on to win the World title and Fury believes he can follow in Maher’s footsteps almost 120 years later.

“It hasn’t been fought for since McBride won it 12 years ago but it has a great tradition so it would be great to see the title active again. I want to win as many titles as I can in this game. I’d love to start out with the Irish and English titles and then move on to British, Commonwealth and European titles before going on to the world scene.”

As usual Fury is not shy in naming some prospective Irish title opponents. “There are actually a couple of unbeaten Irish heavyweights out there who you’d think would jump at the chance of fighting for the Irish title. Declan Timlin and Coleman Barrett are both unbeaten in 7 fights and they’re both from Galway but like everyone else I don’t think they want to know about it.

“The challenge is out there for them so if they want it then we can get it on for the Irish title as soon as possible. I’ll take on any Irish heavyweight out there, all I want is the opportunity to fight for the Irish title.”

Tyson’s trainer and uncle Hughie Fury is even more forthcoming about his nephew Irish title chances. “When Tyson was an amateur he was a member of the Smithboro club in County Monaghan but none of the Irish Super heavyweights wanted to know about him and it will be the same in the pro’s. He’d fight Timlin and Barrett in the same night, they’d be no match for him.”

Fury’s next outing comes on July 18th with a clash of unbeaten fighters topping the bill at the York Hall as Danny McIntosh and Nathan Cleverly square off for the British Light Heavyweight title. The undercard also features former British and European Champion Jon Thaxton and Ireland’s European Union Lightweight Champion Andy Murray.

Hot prospects Steve O’Meara, Dwayne Lewis, Lee Purdy, Del Rogers and Bobby Ward also feature on an action packed night of championship boxing. Tickets (£35 Unreserved and £70 Ringside) are available from the Ticketline box office on 0844 888 4402 or via www.ticketline.co.uk.

 

good fight. havent really seen too much of the hylands. paddy which is the best/ most potential?


always thought ***an was undersized for a lightweight


paddy any news on the other irish lads? andy murray, haughian, duddy, simon o'donnel, dean byrne?

 

And where is your source for this paddy
love to see it happen and what a war it would be but we need proof first

 

For the Iish title perhaps??????

 

Any news on whether daz will be fighting next week?

 

I think its unlikely that he will fight. Maloney says he will decide in the next few days.If Daz misses next week, there a good chance he could be on the Moore undercard at the end of the month.:thumbsup

 

thats interesting...fury want 2b Irish champ...how about rogie v fury 4 the vacant title:good

 

Duddy will be out in august.

Dean Byrne is coming back to ireland while he waits for his Visa but he will be in the UK with amir khan and working with roach then he will come home for a break.

no news on Murray or Haughian................:?:roll:

There was talk of Simon fighting on the hylands card but im not sure if thats been done. I will talk with his manager soon so i will remember to ask.

 

nope its for one of those IBF inter conti titles!

 

Don O'Leary told me yesterday I assumed it was general knowledge at the time.....

Proof?

If you want proof you can wait for the press release that will no doubt go out on friday.

Like i said i originally thought this was general knowledge

i didnt know it was to be kept underwraps infact i only found out that it was to be underwraps about 3 hours ago when some one sent me an email and said "dont tell anyone" and i was like FUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKKKKK

Ahwell cest la vie Paddy Sr will forgive me!

 

u dont need proof paddy...ffs this thread is all about gossip...maybes...r wish lists...it would not be the same if people kept there secrets:-good

 

If this is true Hyland vs ***an over 12 rounds were in for a real treat Eddie does,nt dodge anybody remember Eddie vs O Hara that was a war this will top that imo :happy:happy:happy

 

just on a serious note, Bertie Ahern TD has given his backing to the Bring Back Bunce campaign!

http://www.bringbackbunce.net/?p=682

 

Any news yet on when and were Dunnes next fight will be yet? There has to be something in the works soon enough for September or October time. I hope that if he is to fight in the US there will be tickets made available for fans over here to get to the fight as I wouldn't mind going to the US for a fight and watching a Irishman headline it.

 

congrat on that