Claressa Shields Challenges Keith Thurman To A Historic Mixed-Gender Boxing Match

World champion boxer Claressa Shields shocked fans by challenging Keith Thurman to a mixed-gender boxing match over the weekend. Thurman, a former unified welterweight world champion who only lost one fight, added to the fans’ shock by accepting Shields’ challenge. Y’all the reason I’m trending 🤣 i’m in the gym already getting ready for One time https://t.co/ahISeNpZkH — Claressa Gwoat …

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Chantelle Cameron Rematches Katie Taylor At The 3Arena In Dublin

Chantelle Cameron returns to the Lion’s Den to put her undisputed Super-Lightweight World Titles on the line for a second time against Irish legend Katie Taylor at the 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday November 25, live worldwide on DAZN. Northampton’s Cameron (18-0, 8 KOs) handed undisputed Lightweight World Champion Taylor the first defeat of her career to remain undisputed ruler …

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Katie Taylor V Chantelle Cameron Dublin Rematch Date Has Been Set

Katie Taylor will face Chantelle Cameron on Irish soil again on Saturday, 25 November at the 3Arena. #BREAKING Katie Taylor's rematch with Chantelle Cameron has been set for Saturday November 25https://t.co/C0I19keh4x — Irish Independent Sport (@IndoSport) July 7, 2023 Cameron handed Taylor her first professional defeat, spoiling her highly anticipated return to Ireland in front of a packed 3Arena crowd …

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European Games Gold for Kellie Harrington, Aoife O’Rourke, and Amy Wall

Kellie Harrington and Aoife O’Rourke have both added gold medals in boxing to Ireland’s tally while Amy Wall became Ireland’s first kickboxer to win European Games gold as the games concluded today (July 2) in Krakow, Poland. Reigning Olympic champion Harrington defeated Serbia’s Natalia Shadrina to win 60kg gold by unanimous decision (5-0) on Saturday. Harrington was down 3-2 after …

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Michaela Walsh Secures Spot To Olympics & Aoife O’Rourke One Win Away From Olympic Qualification

Michaela Walsh has secured her spot in qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024. Her great performances at the European Games have also secured her a bronze medal, with the opportunity to upgrade to a gold or silver. Fellow Team Ireland boxer Aoife O’Rourke has also added a medal to her continental collection, guaranteeing at least a bronze and the possibility …

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Kellie Harrington Qualifies For Olympics As Amy Broadhurst And Jennifer Lehane Suffer Defeats

Kellie Harrington has secured her spot for Paris Olympics 2024 after defeating Sweden’s Agnes Alexiusson 4-1 in the lightweight semi-finals at the European Games in Poland today. Amy Broadhurst and Jennifer Lehane unfortunately came up short after suffering defeats in their respective quarter-final bouts at the European Games. #TeamIreland's 66kg Amy Broadhurst's #EG2023 campaign ends following a testy bout V🇬🇧 …

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Wins At European Games Push Broadhurst, Harrington And Lehane One Step Closer Toward Paris 2024

Irish boxing stars Amy Broadhurst, Kellie Harrington and Jennifer Lehane’s successful fights at the European Games in Poland have left them one win away from booking their tickets to Paris Games 2024. World Champion Amy Broadhurst coasted into the quarter-finals yesterday after securing a unanimous decision victory against Latvian opponent Beatrise Rozentale in the welterweight (66kg) division. Speaking after the …

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IOC strips recognition from Russian-funded International Boxing Association

Following years of controversy, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken unprecedented action and stripped Olympic recognition from the International Boxing Association (IBA) after the latter’s failure to reform regarding governance and finances. However, IOC director general Cristophe De Kepper has said that boxing is ‘guaranteed’ to be in the 2028 Olympics in LA, which had hitherto been in doubt. …

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Katie Taylor V Chantelle Cameron Rematch Set For Dublin In November

Katie Taylor will have a rematch against Chantelle Cameron in November, according to Eddie Hearn – both fighters’ promoter. The anticipated bout is likely to take place at Dublin’s 3Arena on either November 4 or 25. After suffering her first professional defeat against Cameron at 3Arena last month, Taylor, the undisputed World lightweight champion, is expected to activate the rematch …

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Homecoming Statistics: Cameron Threw Almost Double The Amount Of Taylor’s Punches

Homecoming did not go as planned for the boxing legend Katie Taylor, who missed her chance to become a two-weight undisputed champion on home soil after losing her first professional match via majority decision. Taylor faced Chantelle Cameron on Saturday night, in front of a sold-out crowd in Dublin 3Arena. Both fighters gave it their all, and punch statistics from …

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