Oct

Expectant dad Jamie Conlan has much to fight for ahead of first title shot

Contrary to earlier reports, Jamie Conlan doesn’t view IBF junior bantamweight titleholder Jerwin Ancajas, his opponent on Nov. 18, as the weakest of the 115-pound beltholders. He rates the Filipino standout as the second best titleholder among the current crop.

Jun

Ryan Burnett outpoints Lee Haskins, wins IBF 118-pound title

by Tom Gray

Ryan Burnett outpointed Lee Haskins to claim the IBF bantamweight title in front of home support at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Saturday.

May

Carl Frampton aims for late summer homecoming, still wants Santa Cruz

by Anson Wainwright

THE RING’s 2016 Fighter of the Year Carl Frampton tells RingTV the he plans to return to the ring in July or August in Belfast against a solid opponent, as he eyes Leo Santa Cruz and Lee Selby.