Kennedy hints at pro boxing event in Wexford this summer

A professional boxing event could be coming to Wexford... There are currently three profesional boxers from Wexford. They include David Kennedy, Dean Walsh, and Dean Gonzalez Furlong. David 'Bomber' Kennedy hails from Gorey town, while Walsh and Furlong are from Wexford town -- with the latter doing most of his boxing out of Spain in …

Wexford professional boxer David Kennedy wins fight to go 3-0

Wexford professional boxer, David Kennedy, was in action last night... Professional Wexford boxer, David 'Bomber' Kennedy, returned to action last night when he took on Alex Fratisek Dzubak at the Finn Valley Centre in Ballybofey, County Donegal. Although the fight went the distance, Kennedy won the fight quite comfortably with the judges calling all rounds …

David Bomber Kennedy seeks active year as he prepares for next professional fight

Professional boxer David "Bomber" Kennedy has pencilled in a new fight date which takes place next month... The Gorey boxer will travel to Ballybofey, County Donegal, as he hopes to go 3-0 to kickstart what he hopes to be a very busy year in the ring. Bomber's next fight will take place next month at …

Two Wexford Boxers to contest European U17 Championship Finals

Two Wexford boxers have won through to the finals of the 2025 European U17 Championships, being held at the German Olympic Training Centre in Kienbaum... Sean Kelly of St Abbans/Kilmyshall BC, Wexford has been up-graded to at least 52kg silver with a 5-0 semi final win over Oleksii Kolbaia of Ukraine, scored 30: 27; 30: 27; …

Wexford charity boxing night raises over €2,100

Eire Season 004 took place on October 11th in Enniscorthy, Wexford, marking an exciting homecoming event that showcased incredible local and national talent.... The evening featured a series of thrilling matchups, with several new champions being crowned across multiple divisions. Mick Abidoye Jr. made history by becoming a two-time division champion, while Cryisewight and Raul …

Former boxer joins forces with therapist for free event on anxiety in sports

Former Wexford professiona boxer and Mental Health advocate Niall “Boom Boom” Kennedy is joining forces with renowned children and adolescent therapist Carina McEvoy for an inspiring free talk aimed at tackling performance anxiety and the fear of failure.... The event, titled “When a Champion and a Therapist Join Forces,” promises to deliver practical strategies for …

Host of Wexford natives to compete on charity boxing card in Wexford

Éire Season 004 returns with a bang as Mick “The Truth” Abidoye Jr. headlines his long-awaited homecoming fight in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.... The event, set for October 11th at the IFA Centre, promises one of the most exciting cards in Éire Season history. This special night will not only showcase Ireland’s rising boxing talent, but …

How to watch Dean Walsh vs Jamil Elo boxing on Friday evening

Wexford town boxer, Dean Walsh, will be returning to professional boxing action on Friday evening.. Dean Walsh will be squaring off against Jamil Elo. It will be on the undercard of the Mick Conlan vs Jack Bateson fight at the 3Arena in Dublin (Friday 05 September). According to sources like Big Fight Weekend, the whole …

Two Wexford boxers selected with Team Ireland for Under 19 European Championships

Wednesday was a great day for two young Wexford boxers.... On Wednesday, two Wexford boxers learned that they were selected with Team Ireland to represent their country at the upcoming European Championships. The European Championships will take place in at the at the Černá Louka Arena in Ostrava, Czech Republic from September 30th to October …

Wexford man organising boxing event in Dublin as Eire Season OO3 line-up announced

Eire Season 003 returns to Dublin on June 14th with a mega card that promises to deliver the most explosive night in the promotion’s history.. Enniscorthy man, Mick Abidoye, is both organising the event along through his brand Created In Ireland, while he is also fighting on the co-main card event on the night against …

No waiting around as Wexford’s Dean Furlong pencils in new fight date

It's safe to say that Dean Furlong is not waiting around... The Wexford town native is now 5-0 in the professional boxing ranks. His last two appearances in the boxing ring were in Spain, where he headlined both cards. In March, Wexford boxer, Dean Gonzalez Furlong, made it 4-0 in professional boxing. The popular Wexford …

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