Irish Boxing

lol didnt no that bout luis

 

fighting in october or back in training. when is hyde running a show again?

 

Rogan: No bad blood over Breen split
03 September 2009 - By Cormac Campbell Martin Rogan has told irish-boxing.com that he harbours no ill feelings following his much-publicised split from long-time coach John Breen.
Rogan left the Lombard St gym shortly after his October 9 Commonwealth heavyweight title rematch with Sam Sexton was announced for the Odyssey Arena. This followed an explosive press conference, in which Rogan – with Breen at his side - accused Sexton of attempting to divide the people of Belfast on age-old political lines.
"Emotions ran high at the press conference," The Entertainer admitted. "I’m usually a gentleman but I have no disrespect for Sam Sexton – he is a skilled boxer."
Hindsight allows us the knowledge that at the time Rogan’s split with Breen was very much on the west Belfast native’s mind at the time.
"I’ve no hard feelings over it. John Breen is a good, decent man but I needed a change – a change is as good as a rest.
"It is me that has to get in the ring and fight. Confidence comes from yourself – so I have to do what I feel is best for me and my career."
Having set up camp with Paul McCullough and Gerald McCaffery behind the closed doors of the St John Bosco Boxing Club for the revenge mission against Sexton, Rogan has said that certain key changes have been made to his preparation.
"It was always very warm in John’s gym. That’s great if you need to lose weight – but I’m a heavyweight so I don’t need that. I came in last time a bit too light – so I’ll be heavier this time."
Having had Sexton out on his feet in the first fight, Rogan was then stopped by doctors on the basis of a swollen eye, much to the Irishman's disgust.
"He (Sexton) was out of it. I did the sporting thing but got punished for it. To me it was dirty. Then he hit me after he had stopped and asked for his gumshield to be put back in. I made my own mistake and I won't make it again."
Referee Dave Parris was singled out for criticism for the way in which he handled the fight – and Rogan remains critical.
"Referees make mistakes – but you can’t make mistakes like that. I don’t know who the referee will be this time, though."
Having brought in the likes of Kevin Johnston and Terry Dunstan for sparring in the past, Rogan is currently working with amateur star Conall Carmichael, though in the coming weeks he looks set to travel to mainland Europe to hone his skills with some of the world’s best big men.
"Conall has a similar style and size to Sexton, so he has been brilliant. But we are looking at going to Germany as well as there are some great heavyweights there."
Rogan also has one eye on his other rivals, with a number of interesting events lined up.
"I’m looking forward to the McDermott v Furey fight, which should be good," he beamed.
"Also the next Prizefighter series looks exciting. It’s a very good line-up. A lot of people have said that they think Audley Harrison will win it, but I think Michael Sprott is in with a good shout."
Rogan should know – he won the inaugural Prizefighter in April, 2008.
The Irish Boxing Supporters Club has organised a bus and ticket deal to the upcoming Martin Rogan vs Sam Sexton rematch at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on October 9.
The £50 deal, which includes a £40 fight ticket and transport to and from the arena, also offers club members the opportunity to win memorabilia including signed gloves and fight posters.
The bus will have pick up points in Warrenpoint, Newry and Banbridge, To book your place or for more information, call club secretary Bobby Lavery on 00447808175612.

 

Looks to be hotting up alright,I felt a bit sorry for Pajo in his last outing i thought he was superb but his performance was overshadowed by a thrilling final fight so i'm looking forward to seeing him live again.Any rumours on an opponent for Fury? Colin Kenna seems the most likely.

 

fighting oct hes back training already

 

gerraghty in t he r ing n ow

www.aiba.org

 

another win

Eric Donovan up again in just under an hour

 

5 minutes for Donovan

 

11 6 donovan got beat

 

that was a strange fight, donovan looked like he was winning and i thought the judges missed 2/3 scoring body shots

 

haven't been watching the amateur's this week, due to the fact that my office space is in a generally open office area in work. So how have the Irish lads been getting on?? Anyone stand out, Irish or otherwise? What are our medal chances like at this stage?