By Tim McCloskey Carl “The Jackal” Frampton is on the hunt for another world title. Frampton, the former two-division world champion from Tiger’s Bay, Belfast, will make his first stateside appearance in more than two years in a 10-round featherweight… Continue Reading
Taylor Dominates Volante, Irish Take 2 of 3 at Liacouras Center By Tim McCloskey Katie Taylor Superstar Irish lightweight boxer Katie Taylor defeated Rose Volane of Brazil with a 9th round TKO to start Saint Patrick’s weekend in Philadelphia. Taylor… Continue Reading
By Tim McCloskey Irish boxer Katie Taylor is coming to Philly to add another strap to her collection. The Bray Brawler, who first rose to prominence by winning the gold medal at the London Olympics, is on a collision course… Continue Reading
By Tim McCloskey The biggest Irish boxing event in Philadelphia history will take place on St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Temple University’s Liacouras Center. Led by British promoter of the year Eddie Hearn, Irish boxing stars Jono Carroll and Katie… Continue Reading
By Tim McCloskey The cold weeks between New Year’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day have traditionally been a slow and painful period for Philly’s downtown Irish bars, but one group of diehard soccer fans have been throwing an annual event… Continue Reading
Photo (above): John Joe battling Jesús Acha Iule Raya of Mexico in 2016 at Sugarhouse Casino (Photo / Daniel Cork / courtesy of Raging Babe) By Tim McCloskey Saint Patrick’s Day festivities start early this year with an old-fashioned Irish boxing… Continue Reading