Boxing and Fighting
Variations on Boxing include Olympic / Professional Boxing, Bare-Knuckle Boxing (currently not sanctioned), UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and Kickboxing
Boxing
Variations on Boxing include Olympic / Professional Boxing, Bare-Knuckle Boxing (currently not sanctioned), UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and Kickboxing
Irish Athletic Boxing Association
red boxing gloves Photo by Yeremia Ganda on Pexels.com
Irish Athletic Boxing Association
Irish Athletic Boxing Association Irish Olympic Medal Winners 1952-Present
International Boxing
Photo credit: female athlete standing on boxing ring (2021) Photo by Annushka Ahuja on Pexels.com [Internet] Available from: https://www.pexels.com/photo/female-athlete-standing-on-boxing-ring-7991861/ [Accessed and Edited by Enda Mulcahy for eirball.games on 1 October 2023]
Strandja Multi-Nations Sofia Bulgaria (Years):
Ultimate Fighting
Ultimate Fighting is a modern take on Boxing and other fighting games that originated in USA.
UFC (America)
Photo Credit: Photo by Huw Fairclough / Shutterstock (2016) Cage Warriors Wales Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Gwent, Wales. UK. October-15-2016 Martin Sheridan (Ireland) v Josh Reed (Wales) 135lbs , Reed Punches out towards his opponent. [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/cage-warriors-wales-newport-leisure-centre-500065999 [Accessed and Edited by Enda Mulcahy for eirball.games on 1 October 2023]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Modified Rules Boxing-Ultimate Fighting
The first Modified Rules Boxing-Ultimate Fighting fight took place between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Conor McGregor, with two events – one Boxing and one Ultimate Fighting taking place in the fight, held on different nights. It follows the Irish tradition of Compromise Rules between Gaelic Athletic Association sports and other sports such as Australian Football, Shinty, Pelota, Baseball & Softball, Lacrosse and Golf.
Modified Rules Boxing-UFC
(Ireland-International)
Boxing-UFC Compromise Rules.
Photo Credit: Ehab Mousa / shutterstock.com (2011) AMMAN, JORDAN – SEPTEMBER 8 : Conor Mcgregor (Right) defeats Aron Jahnsen (Left) by Knockout at 3:29 of Round 1, Cage Warriors Fight Night 2, Fight Card on September 8, 2011 in Amman, Jordan. Stock Photo ID: 85761826 [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/amman-jordan-september-8-conor-mcgregor-85761826 [Accessed and Edited by Enda Mulcahy for eirball.games on 1 October 2023]
Modified Rules Boxing – Floyd Mayweather Jr versus Conor McGregor
Kickboxing
Kickboxing originated in Thailand. Kicks as well as punches are allowed, as are a variety of weapons.
Kickboxing (Thailand)
Photo credit: Photo by tsyhun / shutterstock.com (2023) Kickboxing woman in activewear and red kickboxing gloves on black background performing a martial arts kick. Sport exercise, fitness workout. Stock Photo ID: 1836965116 [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/kickboxing-woman-activewear-red-gloves-on-1836965116 [Accessed and Edited by Enda Mulcahy for eirball.games on 1 October 2023]
Kickboxing Ireland
Galway International Kickboxing Challenge (Years):
Kickboxing Ireland Award Winners (Years):
