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Christina Desmond is an elite Irish professional boxer from Cill na Martra, County Cork, who competes in the welterweight and light-middleweight divisions. She is also a full-time member of An Garda Síochána (the Irish police force) She is widely regarded as one of Cork's most successful female fighters - a 19-time All-Ireland champion (including six National Senior Elite titles). Christina faces Louise Creaven (ep. 259) on Friday at the Parochial Hall in Cork on the Siam Warriors boxing card. This 10-round headline match will make sports history as the first-ever Irish women's professional title fight, with the winner crowned the inaugural Irish female professional champion. LEE REEVES GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/ae4c17643 🥊 The Stories Behind Jobstown Boxing: 📽️ https://tinyurl.com/Jobstownbc Keep up to date with us on social media ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #ireland #boxingnews #christinadesmond #cork

“Judgement Day” delivered a thrilling night of Irish domestic boxing pitting the top rising talent with tough opponents, grudge matchew, rematches and high octane title action. In episode 259 AL speaks to some of the stars of the show - Sean Tyndall, Kian Hedderman, Karl Sheridan & Bayo Alabi. In this action packed episode we also hear from promoter Jay Quigley ahead of his huge October show. We chat to Irish U/23 champions Josh Olaniyan & Tadgh O’Donnell along with Tadgh Fitzpatrick & Max Kavanagh. And we speak to an inspiring 10 year old Ella who’s running 5k everyday in support of Lee Reeves GoFundMe (link below) 🟩 LEE REEVES GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/ae4c17643 🥊 The Stories Behind Jobstown Boxing: 📽️ https://tinyurl.com/Jobstownbc Keep up to date with us on social media ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #jbpromotions #ireland #boxingnews

As a truly memorable Summer draws to close, the Irish boxing year is far from finished. We look forward to JB Promotions show this Saturday night at the National Stadium and from there it’s on to Cork on October 9th where Louise Creaven will take on Christina Desmond for the first ever female Irish title fight. Louise was born in Galway and moved to Australia when she was 19. She found boxing at time when life was a fight of a very different kind and she takes time out of her preparations for October 9th to tell us that story. LEE REEVES GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/ae4c17643 Louise Creaven Socials: Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/mr3esjn2 Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4jwdejn2 Eating Disorder help Body Whys: https://www.instagram.com/bodywhys?stkn=eGNobTFsYmZ0NGxp Local Sponsors Tribe Windows and Doors Scully Plant Hire https://tinyurl.com/y2ymbspu Madeen Plumbing & Heating https://tinyurl.com/ydnsxd8w

Chantelle Cameron joins us ahead of her mega fight with Mikaela Mayer this Saturday, August 29, 2026, in a massive three-belt super-welterweight unification clash. Headlining the MVPW-06: UK vs. USA card at the bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham. Chan chats to AL about how her preparations have gone, how the experience of her mega fights with Katie Taylor rank & the importance of being back with Jamie & Nige… 🟩 LEE REEVES GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/ae4c17643 🥊 The Stories Behind Jobstown Boxing: 📽️ https://tinyurl.com/Jobstownbc Keep up to date with us on social media ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #mayercameron #mvppromotions #boxingnews

It’s been a busy few weeks for the lads as they record with the local clubs around the country - but in this episode Ian & Al look back over the JB Promotions card in Leopardstown Racecourse which featured 10 action packed fights. We hear from Karl Sheridan & Sean Tyndall who featured on the card and caught up with IBO super lightweight world champion Pierce O’Leary. You’ll also hear from 11 year old Cloncastle BC fighter Finn Lenihan as part of our Shooting Stars series. To watch all our ‘On The Road’ episodes click the YouTube link below, hit subscribe & let us know what you think in the comments. 🥊 The Stories Behind Jobstown Boxing: 📽️ https://tinyurl.com/Jobstownbc Keep up to date with us on social media ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #irish #ireland #boxingnews #jbpromotions #jaybyrne #pierceoleary

Episode 255 features content recorded by the lads over the weekend in Middlesbrough where they attended the Shamrock Promotions show to see Bray super featherweight Sean Tyndall go 2-0 in his professional career. Sean and his older brother Matthew have spent the last year living and training in Las Vegas under the tutelage of Irish legend Wayne McCullough. On this episode you will hear their Dad & coach Matthew talk about the lifetime of work that is now coming to fruition in the pro game, the discipline & work ethic that is demanded of the lads & what their plans are for the future. You will also hear from Vinny Mullhall who coaches the lads whilst also working with amateur boxing stronghold Jobstown BC. We also met up with renowned coach, manager, promoter & boxing gentleman Carl Greaves. Keep up to date with us on social media ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #irish #ireland #boxingnews #shamrockpromotions #mervynturner #middlesborough

Sean Tyndall is an undefeated Irish professional boxer competing in the lightweight division. Fighting out of Bray. Before turning professional, Tyndall had a highly successful amateur career in Ireland. Having lived and trained in Las Vegas for the last year - under Irish boxing legend Wayne McCullough, Sean will return to the ring this Saturday night at the Eston Leisure Centre in Middlesbrough. Following this - Sean makes his home debut on JB Promotions card at Leopardstown recourse on July 10th. Keep up to date with us on social media ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #irish #ireland #boxingnews #shamrockpromotions #mervynturner #middlesborough

Jack Bateson was once a stellar international amateur boxer with over 120 fights & represented team GB. When he turned pro he built his career on the small hall scene - his biggest career opportunity came against Michael Conlan in Dublin’s 3 Arena in September 2025. Jack joins Al in this episode to talk about his life in boxing, his amateur memories and an ankle injury that almost ended his career. Keep up to date with us on social media? 🥊 | |BUY ME A COFFEE: https://tinyurl.com/yezr4v2v ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #irishboxing #boxingnews #jackbateson #leeds #teamgb

Following back to back weeks of huge international shows in Dublin & Belfast, Ian & AL look back over it all. Queensbury’s Dublin show featured Anto Cacacae v Jazza Dickens, Pierce O’Leary v Maxi Hughes and Jono Carroll v Colm Murphy ALL for world titles - plus more on the undercard. And MF Pro debut Irish card featured Mick Conlan v Kevin Walsh at Belfast’s SSE Arena for what Irish fans hoped would be the next step along the comeback journey for Mick. Ian & AL travelled north for what was a show of a different kind. Keep up to date with us on social media? 🥊 | |BUY ME A COFFEE: https://tinyurl.com/yezr4v2v ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #irishboxing #boxingnews #mfpro #belfast #mickconlan

This Saturday see’s big time back in the Irish capital wirh a stacked card. Anto Cacacae takes on Liverpool’s Jazza Dickens for his WBA & IBO Super Featherweight world titles in the main even. Co-main sees late replacement Maxi Hughes face local lad Perce O’Leary for the IBO Super Lightweight world title. The card also features Jono Carroll v Colm Murphy, Eoghan Lavin v Paddy Walsh, Steven Cairns v Cory Gibbs, Gary Cully, Thomas Carty and the professional debut of Jobstown’s heavyweight hero Adam Olaniyan. Listen to episode 243 ‘This Too Shall Pass’ 🥊 https://tinyurl.com/vd4jkpef Keep up to date with us on social media? 🥊 | |BUY ME A COFFEE: https://tinyurl.com/yezr4v2v ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #irishboxing #boxingnews #katietaylor

With the lads back from their road trip to Wood b Warrington 2, Ian & AL look back over that card that also featured Tia Hayton, Molly McCann, Leo Atang, Ishmael Davis & Belall Fawaz. We also tap into the speculation surrounding Katie Taylor’s recent announcement that her next fight will be her last. Who will she fight? Where will she fight? Who will promote it? Have a listen to episode 250 and find out…. Keep up to date with us on social media? 🥊 | |BUY ME A COFFEE: https://tinyurl.com/yezr4v2v ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #irishboxing #boxingnews #katietaylor

Ian & AL look back over all the recent fights including a career best performance from Shakur Stevenson to beat Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden. One of our most popular episodes of 2025 featured a fighter that once broke Irish boxing hearts, then had her own heart broken. Her love for Ireland and Irish boxing fans is legit - Chantelle Cameron IS legit. Shes back to give Enswell Boxing the EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes story on her loss to Katie Taylor, her career path since then & most recently - her return to coaches Jamie Moore & Siiiirrrrrrr Nigel Travis Keep up to date with us on social media? 🥊 | |BUY ME A COFFEE: https://tinyurl.com/yezr4v2v ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d

Barely 1 week into 2026 and WE ARE BACK!! Whether you’re one of our fantastic guests from the last 248 episodes, or even more fantastic listeners. Ian & AL kick off the season with a look back over some big talking points of a hectic 2025 & look ahead to whats coming. It’s not often the showbiz world overlaps with the boxing world - but the release of the blockbuster movie GIANT has divided opinion around the boxing world. Starting former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan as the legendary trainer Brendan Ingle the movie tells the story of the career of Sheffield superstar Prince Naseem Hamed and his relationship with Ingle. We hear from British boxing legend & former stablemate of Hamed Johnny Nelson as he addresses some of the narratives in the media & amongst fans since its release. 🟢 iABA Elite Finals Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/jw5f494r Keep up to date with us on social media? 🥊 | |BUY ME A COFFEE: https://tinyurl.com/yezr4v2v ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #irishboxing #giant #princenaseemhamed #johnnynelson #brendaningle

Adam Olaniyan is a super heavyweight, 7 time Irish champion. 2 time European champion and World champion who boxes out of the Jobstown boxing club in Tallaght. A list of achievements made even more impressive by the fact that he’s only 19’years old. Adam speaks to AL about some of the things a teenage kid growing up in Tallaght gets up to. About the impact boxing has had on his life & how his impenetrable faith had helped him through the stresses of lockdown, exam & study & not to mention the pressure of being a teenage world champion. Adam Whos older brother Josh & younger brother David are also Irish champions - explains how vital Jobsfown boxing club has been for his community and how it helps keep teenage boys and girls away from trouble.

After a couple of weeks break Ian & AL are back with plenty to discuss in episode 246. The lads disagree over the Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley stoppage and look back over the Queensbury promotions card last weekend in Manchester where once again UK officials were under the spotlight. MVP Promotions have been front and centre in the headlines as Chantelle Cameron vacates the WBC title AND Jake Paul cancels his fight with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in light of his recent charges. The lads discuss all of that and we welcome the Kalafornia Kid Rhys Moran back to the show as he announces his moving up in weight. Keep up to date with us on social media? 🥊 | |BUY ME A COFFEE: https://tinyurl.com/yezr4v2v ▶️ | INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/4smnnr3u ▶️ | TWITTER: https://tinyurl.com/55mkjtw6 🟥 YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ubn7d #boxing #mvppromotions #jakepaul #tankdavis #chantellecameron