Advertisement
#Open journalism No news is bad news

Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you

Support The Journal
Contribute : Support us now
Dublin: 3°C Tuesday 7 December 2021

#Champ

# champ - Friday 3 July, 2020

Boxing legend Roberto Duran leaves hospital after Covid-19 scare
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Boxing legend Roberto Duran leaves hospital after Covid-19 scare

Jul 3rd 2020, 8:05 AM 2,842 Views 5 Comments

The 69-year-old thanked doctors and nurses who “day after day give the best of themselves, regardless of the risk they take.”

# champ - Wednesday 11 March, 2020

Champ storms to stunning last-gasp RSA success at Cheltenham for Geraghty and JP
# Cheltenham Champ
From The42
# Cheltenham Champ

Champ storms to stunning last-gasp RSA success at Cheltenham for Geraghty and JP

Mar 11th 2020, 2:56 PM 4,002 Views 0 Comments

An incredible finish to the RSA Chase today.

# champ - Wednesday 1 January, 2020

Champ crashes out with Dipper Novices' Chase at his mercy
# Cheltenham
From The42
# Cheltenham

Champ crashes out with Dipper Novices' Chase at his mercy

Jan 1st 2020, 4:36 PM 6,007 Views 4 Comments

Barry Geraghty and the 4/9 favourite came crashing down at the second last.

# champ - Wednesday 13 November, 2019

Spain's record goal-scorer David Villa announces retirement
# Call Time
From The42
# Call Time

Spain's record goal-scorer David Villa announces retirement

Nov 13th 2019, 8:40 AM 7,322 Views 4 Comments

The 37-year-old will hang up his boots next month.

# champ - Sunday 12 May, 2019

Andrade lifts UFC gold after controversial slam finish against 'Thug Rose'
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Andrade lifts UFC gold after controversial slam finish against 'Thug Rose'

May 12th 2019, 12:20 PM 9,177 Views 3 Comments

The Brazilian celebrated her win in front of a home crowd at UFC 237.

# champ - Tuesday 12 March, 2019

AP McCoy's Cheltenham tips: Gold Cup could be the best in years
# From The Horse's Mouth
From The42
# From The Horse's Mouth

AP McCoy's Cheltenham tips: Gold Cup could be the best in years

Mar 12th 2019, 7:30 AM 12,881 Views 1 Comment

Former Champion Jockey backs Champ, Sir Erec and Tiger Roll for success

# champ - Saturday 9 March, 2019

McCoy: 'There’s days where I’d give anything to go back and ride at Cheltenham'
# The Real McCoy
From The42
# The Real McCoy

McCoy: 'There’s days where I’d give anything to go back and ride at Cheltenham'

Mar 9th 2019, 9:07 AM 3,776 Views 3 Comments

AP McCoy on the magic of the Cheltenham Festival.

# champ - Tuesday 2 October, 2018

Paulo Dybala hat-trick sees Ronaldo-less Juventus ease past Young Boys
# Italian Job Done
From The42
# Italian Job Done

Paulo Dybala hat-trick sees Ronaldo-less Juventus ease past Young Boys

Oct 2nd 2018, 8:22 PM 5,445 Views 4 Comments

The Italian side’s winning streak continues.

# champ - Friday 6 April, 2018

'I wasn’t intentionally being mean, I just figured that’s how you gotta do it' - George Foreman recalls when he was king
# Grilling
From The42
# Grilling

'I wasn’t intentionally being mean, I just figured that’s how you gotta do it' - George Foreman recalls when he was king

Apr 6th 2018, 7:15 AM 10,450 Views 2 Comments

We spoke to the former heavyweight champion about life inside and outside the ring.

# champ - Monday 12 February, 2018

Ryan Burnett has WBA world title defence confirmed for Joshua-Parker bill in Cardiff
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Ryan Burnett has WBA world title defence confirmed for Joshua-Parker bill in Cardiff

Feb 12th 2018, 2:56 PM 2,519 Views 1 Comment

Burnett has vacated the IBF variant and will defend only the belt he earned in Belfast last October.

# champ - Saturday 18 November, 2017

Paddy Barnes earns stunning first career stoppage in savage scrap to win WBO Intercontinental title
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing

Paddy Barnes earns stunning first career stoppage in savage scrap to win WBO Intercontinental title

Nov 18th 2017, 10:20 PM 9,426 Views 3 Comments

This was impressive.

# champ - Sunday 29 October, 2017

Rose thrives on Johnson's collapse to win in Shanghai, disappointing finish for Dunne
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Rose thrives on Johnson's collapse to win in Shanghai, disappointing finish for Dunne

Oct 29th 2017, 10:53 AM 3,909 Views 0 Comments

Justin Rose overcame an eight-shot deficit to lift the title as Dustin Johnson let it slip through his fingers.

# champ - Friday 24 March, 2017

'It wasn’t a 10 out of 10, but I’m here with a belt and a victory - that’s what matters'
# Unstoppable
From The42
# Unstoppable

'It wasn’t a 10 out of 10, but I’m here with a belt and a victory - that’s what matters'

Mar 24th 2017, 1:00 PM 5,627 Views 8 Comments

Donegal’s Jason Quigley won his first pro title last night.

Donegal's Jason Quigley overcomes early injury to win first pro title
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Donegal's Jason Quigley overcomes early injury to win first pro title

Mar 24th 2017, 7:47 AM 5,737 Views 1 Comment

El Animal had to work hard, but overcame Glen Tapia to take a unanimous decision and the NABF title in California last night.

# champ - Friday 10 June, 2016

Muhammad Ali: From the segregated south to world stardom
# Champ
# Champ

Muhammad Ali: From the segregated south to world stardom

Jun 10th 2016, 6:07 AM 8,116 Views 1 Comment

The world will bid farewell to The Greatest today.

# champ - Monday 9 May, 2016

Curry set to be named NBA MVP for second year running
# Ballin'
From The42
# Ballin'

Curry set to be named NBA MVP for second year running

May 9th 2016, 5:27 PM 4,385 Views 3 Comments

The Warriors point guard will be crowned MVP, according to reports.

# champ - Thursday 14 January, 2016

Michael Phelps reveals the scariest part of his dominance at the Olympics
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Michael Phelps reveals the scariest part of his dominance at the Olympics

Jan 14th 2016, 5:15 PM 12,259 Views 7 Comments

The American athlete could become the oldest swimmer to ever win a gold medal at this summer’s Olympics.

# champ - Monday 2 November, 2015

'It was a dream of mine to kick a right-footed conversion': Dan Carter has done it all now
# 1598
From The42
# 1598

'It was a dream of mine to kick a right-footed conversion': Dan Carter has done it all now

Nov 2nd 2015, 9:26 AM 10,865 Views 8 Comments

The world’s record points scorer topped off his Test haul with his weak foot.

# champ - Sunday 23 August, 2015

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin by a nose in thrilling World Championship 100m final
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin by a nose in thrilling World Championship 100m final

Aug 23rd 2015, 2:35 PM 17,758 Views 25 Comments

Wow.

# champ - Saturday 9 May, 2015

How Ronda Rousey became 2015's most dominant athlete
# Tough Enough
From The42
# Tough Enough

How Ronda Rousey became 2015's most dominant athlete

May 9th 2015, 8:30 PM 11,989 Views 10 Comments

She’s good you know.

# champ - Saturday 2 May, 2015

Christina McMahon is Ireland's newest world boxing champion
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Christina McMahon is Ireland's newest world boxing champion

May 2nd 2015, 11:37 PM 8,166 Views 3 Comments

The Monaghan native won in Zambia earlier.

# champ - Saturday 11 April, 2015

16 reasons why Andy Lee is a champ in every sense
# Legend
From The42
# Legend

16 reasons why Andy Lee is a champ in every sense

Apr 11th 2015, 9:30 AM 8,066 Views 17 Comments

Ahead of his fight tonight, we outline the reasons the Limerick native deserves respect.

# champ - Sunday 14 December, 2014

Tomorrow's Andy Lee front page on the Limerick Leader is an absolute gem
# Nice Belt Champ
From The42
# Nice Belt Champ

Tomorrow's Andy Lee front page on the Limerick Leader is an absolute gem

Dec 14th 2014, 8:36 PM 7,057 Views 4 Comments

That music shop really lucked out on their advertising place, eh?

Andy Lee wins WBO middleweight world title
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Andy Lee wins WBO middleweight world title

Dec 14th 2014, 8:26 AM 24,186 Views 67 Comments

The Irish fighter stopped his opponent Matt Korobov

# champ - Monday 24 November, 2014

Glory for Katie - the pics from South Korea as Taylor is crowned world champion
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Glory for Katie - the pics from South Korea as Taylor is crowned world champion

Nov 24th 2014, 7:59 AM 12,977 Views 34 Comments

Taylor defeated Yana Allekseevna of Azerbaijan.

# champ - Tuesday 18 November, 2014

Katie Taylor opens defence of World title with convincing win in South Korea
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Katie Taylor opens defence of World title with convincing win in South Korea

Nov 18th 2014, 4:00 PM 3,261 Views 10 Comments

The Bray woman overpowered and outclassed Valerian Spicer in Jeju.

# champ - Saturday 5 July, 2014

Apparently Champ is Ireland's most popular drunk food
# WTF?
From The Daily Edge
# WTF?

Apparently Champ is Ireland's most popular drunk food

Jul 5th 2014, 9:15 AM 3,687 Views 3 Comments

Nothing like a bowl of spuds to end a night out.

# champ - Saturday 17 May, 2014

There’s a mentality that Irish people can’t win unless they cheat, it’s all wrong – Heffernan
# Gold Rush
From The42
# Gold Rush

There’s a mentality that Irish people can’t win unless they cheat, it’s all wrong – Heffernan

May 17th 2014, 8:29 AM 2,939 Views 4 Comments

The world champion is paving the way for the next generation, but pleads that more support be put in place for elite and developing athletes.

# champ - Tuesday 13 May, 2014

'You could live like a celebrity if you wanted': Rob Heffernan is chasing that winning feeling again
# Back In The Habit
From The42
# Back In The Habit

'You could live like a celebrity if you wanted': Rob Heffernan is chasing that winning feeling again

May 13th 2014, 7:15 AM 2,951 Views 8 Comments

After putting on more weight than he’d have liked last year, the 50km World Champion is feeling lean and hungry again.

# champ - Thursday 8 May, 2014

Chances are you're not cool enough to open a bottle of champagne like this
# Like A Champ
From The Daily Edge
# Like A Champ

Chances are you're not cool enough to open a bottle of champagne like this

May 8th 2014, 3:48 PM 2,833 Views 2 Comments

Beaten by a man in a bow tie.

# champ - Monday 5 May, 2014

Mark Selby wins the 2014 World Snooker Championship
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Mark Selby wins the 2014 World Snooker Championship

May 5th 2014, 10:17 PM 30,181 Views 54 Comments

It’s a first World Title for Selby.

# champ - Monday 4 November, 2013

Check out the posters for Anchorman 2!
# I'm Ron Burgundy
From The Daily Edge
# I'm Ron Burgundy

Check out the posters for Anchorman 2!

Nov 4th 2013, 5:59 PM 2,059 Views 3 Comments

Powerful stuff.

# champ - Saturday 16 February, 2013

Euro star Frampton was 'the one that got away,' says Walsh
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Euro star Frampton was 'the one that got away,' says Walsh

Feb 16th 2013, 9:00 AM 2,212 Views 0 Comments

European super-bantamweight champion Carl Frampton has the talent to go all the way to the top, says Billy Walsh.

# champ - Wednesday 2 January, 2013

Bernard Dunne joins Dublin's backroom team
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Bernard Dunne joins Dublin's backroom team

Jan 2nd 2013, 12:11 PM 11,007 Views 22 Comments

The former boxing champion will work under Jim Gavin as the side’s new performance and lifestyle coach.

# champ - Sunday 9 December, 2012

Marquez settles old score with Pacquiao in Vegas
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Marquez settles old score with Pacquiao in Vegas

Dec 9th 2012, 10:24 AM 2,794 Views 7 Comments

Meanwhile, Ireland’s Patrick Hyland was beaten by Dominican Javier Fortuna in the preliminary bouts.

# champ - Monday 2 July, 2012

VIDEO: Safety first: Pepe Reina runs through in-flight safety routine
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

VIDEO: Safety first: Pepe Reina runs through in-flight safety routine

Jul 2nd 2012, 1:17 PM 1,436 Views 0 Comments

The Liverpool star and his team-mates were celebrating Spain’s third major trophy win in a row.

# champ - Tuesday 17 January, 2012

Videos: “I’m so mean I make medicine sick”: Muhammed Ali’s best interviews
# Champ
From The Daily Edge
# Champ

Videos: “I’m so mean I make medicine sick”: Muhammed Ali’s best interviews

Jan 17th 2012, 10:31 AM 1,912 Views 5 Comments

Watch: The former world champ turns 70 today – and here’s a selection of some of his best-known quotes.

In pictures: 70-year-old Muhammad Ali’s life in the ring
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

In pictures: 70-year-old Muhammad Ali’s life in the ring

Jan 17th 2012, 9:06 AM 2,650 Views 9 Comments

He floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee. Today he celebrates a milestone birthday, so here’s the champ’s life, in pictures.

# champ - Monday 16 January, 2012

Muhammad Ali cheered at 70th birthday bash
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Muhammad Ali cheered at 70th birthday bash

Jan 16th 2012, 12:17 PM 273 Views 0 Comments

Boxing world paid tribute to ‘The Greatest’ at party to mark his birthday tomorrow.

# champ - Sunday 15 January, 2012

Taylor named IABA Boxer of the Year
# Champ
From The42
# Champ

Taylor named IABA Boxer of the Year

Jan 15th 2012, 3:37 PM 13,468 Views 31 Comments

Bray native Katie Taylor took top honours at the Irish Amateur Boxing Association Annual Awards last night.

1 2
∞

About Us

Follow Us

Corrections

Policies

Content copyright © Journal Media Ltd. 2021 Registered in Dublin, registration number: 483623. Registered office: 3rd floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.

TheJournal.ie supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie
 

Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy.

News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Wire service provided by Associated Press.

Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Switch to Mobile Site

Sites: TheJournal.ie | Noteworthy | The42 | Boards.ie | Adverts.ie | Daft.ie