David Kelly
17 articles · Belfast Telegraph
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Heartbroken Burnett may get rematch with Donaire
By David Kelly
Dejected Ryan Burnett has been given the hope of a rematch with Nonito Donaire, once the World Boxing Super Series has come to an end. Burnett sustained a suspected slipped disc on…
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Tete: I want to give Ryan Burnett a chance to become a world champion again
By David Kelly
Gutted Ryan Burnett is facing a considerable absence from the ring - and a potential ?2m loss - following his heart-breaking loss to Nonito Donaire on Saturday night in Glasgow's SSE Hydro…
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Tyson Fury will be ready to dethrone Wilder, insists former world champ
By David Kelly
Tyson Fury may be taking on WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in only his third comeback fight but Glenn McCrory says he will be more than ready for the challenge. Former…
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Fampton v Donaire: Nonito ready to start writing the latest chapter of a glittering career, maintains coach Bazzel
By David Kelly
A glance at the bookmakers odds should have the Nonito Donaire camp wishing they were somewhere else, but long-time coach Mike Bazzel insists that tonight will be the start of an Indian…
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I’ve got everything I need to beat Carl Frampton, says Nonito Donaire
By David Kelly
Boxing legend Nonito Donaire is adamant that he has the threat of Carl Frampton dissected to such a degree that on Saturday night at the SSE Arena he simply cannot lose. The…
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How Carl Frampton is using Rory McIlroy’s coach to become ‘lean, mean fighting machine’
By David Kelly
Carl Frampton insists the boxing world will see "a lean, mean fighting machine" when he takes on four-weight world champion Nonito Donaire at Belfast's SSE Arena on Saturday night. The winner will…
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The old Frampton is coming back against Nonito Donaire, vows Carl
By David Kelly
Carl Frampton believes his reignited passion for boxing will see him enjoy a year to remember. The Jackal admits that he was falling out of love with the sport and counting the…
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I’m in great shape for big year: Carl
By David Kelly
The former World champion is counting down to his clash with four-weight world champion Nonito Donaire on April 21 at the SSE Arena, knowing victory will lead to a World title shot…
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Carl Frampton?s rival Nonito Donaire will have wife in his corner – for better or for worse
By David Kelly
Behind every boxer there is usually a woman struggling on fight night to watch from ringside how they earn a living - but that's not the case with Rachel Donaire, who even…
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Donaire is biggest away fighter ever to come to Belfast, says Frampton
By David Kelly
Carl Frampton says it will be ?an honour? to share the ring with Nonito Donaire on April 21 at Belfast's SSE Arena in a fight that has a 24-carat guarantee to deliver…
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Frampton must get past Donaire to seal dream fight at Windsor
By David Kelly
April 21 has been confirmed as the new date for Carl Frampton's mouth watering clash with four-weight world champion Nonito Donaire at Belfast's SSE Arena. The fight was originally mooted for April…
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This is my time, vows Jamie Conlan ahead of SSE Arena World title fight
By David Kelly
Jaime Conlan describes them as the "dark days" when it seemed at every turn his career was hitting a roadblock. On Saturday night he steps into the light of what every fighter…
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WBO champion wants Frampton fight as Carl prepares for world title bid
By David Kelly
Now that Frampton has signed a deal with new promoter Frank Warren, Arum says he is eager to do business with the partnership. Former two-weight world champion Frampton will return to the…
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Michael Conlan to ‘step up’ for Pacquiao undercard after win
By David Kelly
Michael Conlan is putting the frustration of a less than satisfying victory behind him and focusing on the chance to see his name up in lights alongside the great Manny Pacquiao on…
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Michael Conlan heads Down Under as he seals slot on Pacquiao bill
By David Kelly
Michael Conlan will have his third professional fight on the undercard of superstar Manny Pacquiao's WBO World welterweight title defence in Brisbane. Conlan will seek to chalk up his second victory on…
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Carl Frampton on the threshold of a new level of greatness
By David Kelly
Carl Frampton has already secured his place in Northern Ireland sporting folklore but in the early hours of tomorrow morning he will seek an historic feat to rival any achievement by anyone…
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Carl Frampton is quick to answer Leo Santa Cruz’s challenge
By David Kelly
Following his victory over Scott Quigg at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night, Frampton and manager Barry McGuigan made clear their desire to face the WBA featherweight champion, assuming that he would…