It’s time for the big one.
Our tenth and final category: Fighter of the Year.
Won last year by Padraig McCrory, this award is named after the legendary Rinty Monaghan, world flyweight champion from 1947 to 1949 in the eight weight class era.
There were several boxers who simply missed out, including Belfast quartet Lewis Crocker, Caoimhin Agyarko, Padraig McCrory and Conor Quinn, as well as Conor Wallace Down Under, but we had to narrow the list down somehow and picked our best. FIVE high-performance professional boxers in 2023 for you to choose from.
Other categories:Prospect of the YearAmateur Boxer of the YearYoung Fan of the YearFight of the YearNational Fight of the YearPerformance of the YearKnockout of the YearProfessional Debut of the YearTrainer of the Year
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TJ Doheny‘The Power’ caused two big surprises (well, surprises if you believe the betting odds) in Japan, proving that he is one of the strongest punchers in the super bantamweight division and is still in the fight for the World title.
Paddy DonovanAlready crowned BUI Fighter of the Year, the Limerick welterweight set himself up for stardom in 2023, headlining a National Stadium card before two stops on Matchroom Dublin cards.
Sean McCombThe Belfast light welterweight made big strides in 2023, holding his own against Kaisee Benjamin before holding masterclasses against Alexander Moya and Sam Maxwell on home soil.
katie taylorThe Queen returned from a loss to Chantelle Cameron to silence her doubters and become undisputed two-weight champion, bringing Matchroom and boxing great back to Dublin. Legend.
Callum WalshIrish boxing’s next American star, Walsh headlined four UFC Fight Pass cards on both coasts, won a WBC ranking belt and headlined Madison Square Garden with a big win over Ismael Villarreal.
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Voting will remain open until Saturday, January 6 and the results will be announced on Sunday, January 7.
Good luck to all the nominees!
