Ben Kiely
14 articles · SportsJoe.ie
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If Michael Bisping was Conor McGregor, he’d be taking another huge boxing bout next
By Ben Kiely
Remember when Conor McGregor was a mixed martial artist? Before Conor McGregor, everyone would look at you sideways when you dropped the 'MMA' acronym. Since he has become a global superstar, it…
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Canelo Alvarez looks absolutely ripped ahead of Gennady Golovkin fight
By Ben Kiely
Canelo Alvarez appears to be in the shape of his life for his September super-fight against Gennady Golovkin. On September 18, we will find out who the best middleweight on planet Earth…
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Controversial Conor McGregor interview has really rubbed Floyd Mayweather the wrong way
By Ben Kiely
Conor McGregor's poor choice of words continues to haunt him, Floyd Mayweather is making sure of that. It is undeniable that Conor McGregor played a blinder on the media tour promoting his…
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Floyd Mayweather’s camp doesn’t appear to be preparing for possibility of legal MMA move
By Ben Kiely
Floyd Mayweather is preparing for everything Conor McGregor can throw at him... except for maybe one possible exception. Floyd Mayweather is the perfect embodiment of his personal mantra, 'Hard work! Dedication!" The…
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Conor McGregor’s latest recruit proves he’s taking Floyd Mayweather very seriously
By Ben Kiely
Conor McGregor is obsessing over his professional boxing debut, although that's hardly surprising. For Conor McGregor's first dip in the pro pugilism pool, he's diving head first into the deepest possible end.…
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Floyd Mayweather had a very strong reaction to Conor McGregor’s ‘half-black’ routine
By Ben Kiely
Conor McGregor's comments during the Brooklyn press conference only intensified the racial insensitivity accusations from Floyd Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather is having none of Conor McGregor's attempt to dismiss the perception that he…
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Head coach discusses Conor McGregor’s remarkable sparring schedule for Mayweather bout
By Ben Kiely
Anyone who thinks this is just a payday for Conor McGregor should listen to John Kavanagh. With that much money on the line, it would be easy to write Conor McGregor's ambitious…
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Dana White makes refreshingly honest admission regarding Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather
By Ben Kiely
It was very big of Dana White to admit guilt. There's only one reason why the negotiations for the proposed megafight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather aren't progressing and that's because…
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Conor McGregor receives fitting call-out from arguably his most unpredictable potential opponent
By Ben Kiely
The "only hammerhead" in the UFC's lightweight division is just waiting for Conor McGregor to dip his toes back in the shark tank. Whether the UFC's on board or not, Conor McGregor…
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Michael Conlan says no to huge Manny Pacquiao undercard for a more Irish pro debut
By Ben Kiely
Michael Conlan's debut won't be in Ireland, but his manager insists the pugilist will return to Irish shores for a regular annual fight date. Shortly after fellow Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes made…
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Michael Conlan says another big ‘Fuck you’ to the AIBA by turning pro with Manny Pacquiao’s promoter
By Ben Kiely
Michael Conlan is now officially a professional boxer. The Belfast native has confirmed he's made the move from amateur to the the pro leagues by signing for Top Rank promotion run by…
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Pic: A truly idiotic Mayweather v Pacquiao conspiracy theory is sweeping the internet
By Ben Kiely
"And the winner by unanimous decision... wait, which corner did you start in?" Break out your tin foil hats, there's a fresh conspiracy theory doing the rounds on the internet. No, the…
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Vegas bookies stand to lose an absolute fortune if Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather draw
By Ben Kiely
The most lucrative fight in boxing history might not be that lucrative for Vegas bookmakers. With so much money riding on Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao's superfight, Vegas stands to make a…
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Manny Pacquiao shells out astronomical sum of money on tickets for his ludicrously large entourage
By Ben Kiely
Manny Pacquiao has more friends than you... probably. This Saturday night fight fans will finally get to witness the one they've been waiting to see for years. Two of the greatest pugilists…