The Irish Times

Amir Khan announces retirement from professional boxing

2004 Olympic silver medallist releases statement via social media on Friday

Fri May 13 2022 - 13:41

Katie Taylor: ‘Win borne out of courage, determination, skill and stamina’

President and Taoiseach lead tributes to fighter on biggest night for women’s boxing

Sun May 01 2022 - 13:24

Kell Brook beats bitter rival Khan with sixth-round stoppage

‘No disrespect to Amir but it felt so easy in there, it was just a matter of time’

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 11:58

Amir Khan and Kell Brook to finally meet on February 19th

34-year-old Khan and 35-year-old Brook will meet in the ring in Manchester next year

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 13:32

G20 agree to involve Taliban in distributing Afghanistan aid

Leaders agree to use UN agencies but say move does not mean recognising government

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 20:00

The Best Of Times: Taylor’s triumph a beautiful, unforgettable moment of perfection

August 10th, 2012: Keith Duggan reports from the ExCeL Arena in London

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 06:00

Terence Crawford stops Amir Khan in sixth round after low blow

Welterweight champion retains belt after comprehensively outboxing British fighter

Sun Apr 21 2019 - 12:17

Crawford challenge may prove a step to far for game Amir Khan

Unbeaten American rated as one of the best fighters in the world regardless of weight

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 22:30

On TV this weekend: Jurassic Park meets Graham Norton and Mrs Brown chats up hard man Danny Dyer

Late Late Show referendum exit poll expected on Friday at about 11pm

Fri May 25 2018 - 18:01

‘Exciting times’ for Katie Taylor as biggest ever boxing deal agreed

Joint venture allows Matchroom Boxing to stage 16 fights a year in the USA

Fri May 11 2018 - 13:47

Hey, that’s no way to say goodbye, says Manny Pacquiao’s trainer

Freddie Roach sidelined for what may be Pacquiao’s last fight, against Lucas Matthysse

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 19:34

‘I’m A Celebrity’ bullies get a taste of raw reality

Bushtucker Barbie Georgia was one of the only shining lights in a series of grinding misery

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 05:00

Iain Lee left berry shaken as Amir Khan gets the cream

The shell-shocked comedian is slowly unravelling in the I’m a Celebrity jungle

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 05:00

Curse of ‘I’m a Celebrity’ strikes again

This year’s victim of a series of unfortunate events is YouTube sensation Jack Maynard

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 06:00

YouTube star leaves ‘I’m a Celebrity’ after racist allegations

Jack Maynard faces accusations over old tweets and has left the TV show

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 09:42

Golovkin v Alvarez: Vegas gets real deal after Mayweather v McGregor sideshow

T-Mobile Arena is a 20,000 sell-out for meeting of the two middleweight fighters

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 17:52

John Kavanagh: ‘McGregor is not trying to win Wimbledon’

UFC star’s coach says he is improving boxing skills all the time ahead of Mayweather bout

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 16:24

Canelo v GGG: The fight fans want, the fight the industry needs

There are details to be ironed out but Álvarez against Golovkin is biggest in the business

Mon May 08 2017 - 15:46

‘THE RING Magazine, that’s the one’ - Carl Frampton named Fighter of the Year

The Belfast-born fighter is the first Irishman to win the award, and only the fifth European

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 20:01

Kell Brook to undergo surgery after Gennady Golovkin defeat

British fighter defends trainer Dominic Ingle’s decision to throw in the towel

Sun Sept 11 2016 - 12:37

Jason Quigley maintains perfect professional record in Las Vegas

Donegal fighter earns unanimous decision against James de La Rosa on Canelo card

Sun May 08 2016 - 13:34

Canelo Álvarez knocks out Amir Khan in brutal fashion

Mexican eyeing Golovkin showdown after right hand ends Briton’s dreams of glory

Sun May 08 2016 - 12:28

Nice guys Saúl Álvarez and Amir Khan prepare to go to war

Canelo’s placid demeanour belies his reputation and favouritism in title defence

Thu May 05 2016 - 11:09

UK floods: Cumbria prepares for weekend of heavy rain

Rainfall expected to be less Storm Desmond levels but rivers still at risk of overflow

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 14:42

Amir Khan signs deal to fight Manny Pacquiao, reports

Filipino’s promoter Bob Arum dismisses claims of Las Vegas showdown on April 9th

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 11:54

Surviving life in the ‘New Jungle’ in Calais

Desperate people are taking enormous risks to try to get into Britain from France

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 01:00

Amir Khan still hopeful of Floyd Mayweather bout

Manny Pacquiao’s surgeon delighted with results of the Filipino’s shoulder operation

Thu May 07 2015 - 10:15

Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao again in a year

Undefeated Mayweather will fight Filipino after he has recovered from shoulder surgery

Tue May 05 2015 - 20:16

Manny Pacquiao happy to thrive in role of the underdog

36-year-old the antithesis of Mayweather but gap in ring may be closer than people think

Wed Apr 29 2015 - 11:28

Spotlight falls on Andy Lee as Al Haymon returns boxing to the masses

Lee’s fight is being shown live on NBC and over three million viewers are expected to tune in

Thu Apr 09 2015 - 05:45

Amir Khan sets Floyd Mayweather five-day deadline

Bolton fighter accuses Mayweather of avoiding him to protect unbeaten record

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 09:48

Maidana makes Mayweather work for 46th win

‘Other fighters gave him too much respect and didn’t go toe-to-toe with him,’ says Argentinian

Sun May 04 2014 - 13:30

Olympic silver medalist Nevin to turn professional next week

Mullingar fighter excited with move to paid ranks after glittering amateur career

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 15:15

Floyd Mayweather proves his greatness

American makes light work of odd judging to win his tenth world title in 45 bouts

Mon Sept 16 2013 - 01:25

John Joe Nevin’s absence from training camp hints at decision to turn pro

Speculation grows about future of current world number one amateur bantamweight

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 01:00