The Rise of Female Boxing in Ireland

Why does Ireland produce the world’s greatest female boxers? From having an undisputed world champ in the pros to reigning Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth champions in the amateurs, the country is dominating in rings across the globe. Liam Brereton, who heads up the Edenderry All Female International Sparring Camp, talks to Kevin Byrne about how we got this far - and what’s next #KatieTaylor #KellieHarrington #AmyBroadhurst #LisaORourke #AoifeORourke #MichaelaWalsh #IrishBoxing

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