Hyland Jnr to step up on ‘Back to the Future’ card

Photograph: Irish-boxing.com Paul Hyland Jnr is stepping up to six rounds on Mark Dunlop’s November 22 card as the 24-year-old steadily moves along his professional learning curve. The popular Belfast boxer is fresh off the back of a resounding 40-35 success over Gloucester’s Andy Harris on the last Devenish show and will now look to… Continue reading…

Ryan Burnett added to ‘Back to the Future’ card

Ryan Burnett has been added to Mark Dunlop’s ‘Back to the Future’ card on Saturday, November 22 in the Devenish Complex, Finaghy Road North. This latest MHD Promotions card sees the cream of Belfast’s young crop of talent enjoying another run-out as they chase title opportunities. In the headline attraction Dee Walsh takes on Terry… Continue reading…

Tommy McCarthy added to “Champions Night” at the Devenish Complex

In just over two weeks’ time the former two-time, highly decorated former world ranked Irish Amateur Champion, Tommy McCarthy, makes his long awaited home debut as a professional. McCarthy who turned over to the professional code in June with Belfast manager Pat Magee has racked up two knockout victories already, in Manchester and Dewsbury, and as a… Continue reading…

Talented Magee Jnr will let his fists do the talking

Photograph: Irish-boxing.com Watching Eamonn Magee Jnr move inside and ruthlessly dispatch a usually durable opponent in explosive fashion was, to say the least, impressive. Almost inevitably, comparisons with his multi-talented father followed the Holiday Inn debut victory on June 6.

Duka falls early as rampant ‘Waldo’ returns with a bang

Belfast banger Dee Walsh has discovered a new enthusiasm for boxing. Any doubts over his commitment to the sport, following a lengthy layoff, were dispelled in double-quick time as the 24-year-old bombed out fellow unbeaten Krisztian Duka in the Devenish on May 10. Dee has signed up with Mark Dunlop and believes that he is… Continue reading…

Tennyson eyes ranking boost after Bailey win

Poleglass boxer James Tennyson won his 10th professional contest on Saturday, May 10 at the Devenish venue. The reigning Irish super-featherweight champion outlasted tough Englishman Ian Bailey 80-72 on referee Hugh Russell’s scorecard.

Away win leaves McShane Hungary for success

On Saturday, March 8 super-featherweight prospect Daniel ‘Insane’ McShane enjoyed a welcome run-out in Kecskemet, Hungary. The 20-year-old recorded his eighth professional victory, returning home with a solid points win over Ignac Kassai in a four-rounder.

Rogan and Sprott enter Super 8 heavyweight tournament

British and Irish heavyweights Martin Rogan and Michael Sprott have signed on for a new international heavyweight competition. The ‘Super 8: Last Man Standing’ tournament will take place on June 4 in Auckland, New Zealand. Eight heavyweights in total will take part in the Super 8 event, competing for a prize pool of £250,000 on one evening.

Fryers puts the heat on O’Mara in Belfast

Photograph: Boxrec News James Fryers is willing to do whatever it takes to get the victories on his record even if that means stepping into the trenches and winning ugly. The Belfast lightweight was made to work hard for his fifth professional win, achieved in the Devenish Complex last Saturday evening, but he managed to… Continue reading…