Tommy McCarthy, an undefeated cruiserweight boxer from Belfast with a record of nine wins, is preparing for a British title final eliminator against English champion Matty Askin in Manchester. McCarthy, a silver medalist at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, has transitioned successfully from amateur to professional boxing. He has been matched against tough opponents like Courtney Fry and Jon-Lewis Dickinson, gaining valuable experience. McCarthy has recently changed trainers, moving from Patsy McAllister to Brian Magee, and is confident in his abilities, aiming for a world championship rather than settling for domestic titles. He is part of a thriving Belfast boxing scene, which includes several potential world champions like Jamie Conlan, Paddy Barnes, and Mick Conlan.

Irish boxer Christina McMahon is set to challenge WBC Super Flyweight Champion Selina 'Lobo' Munoz in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico on March 12th. Munoz has an impressive record and has been unbeaten for 9 years. McMahon, a former European kickboxing champion with a 7-1 boxing record, believes fighting at her natural flyweight will give her a better chance to win. She has experience fighting abroad, with previous bouts in New York and Zambia, and is not daunted by the prospect of fighting in Mexico. McMahon is confident and expects an excellent fight, acknowledging that her record does not fully reflect her capabilities and that the Mexicans recognize her as a dangerous fighter.

Barry McGuigan has expressed his views on Irish Featherweight Champion Marc McCullough's recent defeat and subsequent recovery. McCullough was stopped in the first round by Hungarian fighter Zoltan Kovacs, an event McGuigan describes as embarrassing and humiliating. Despite this setback, McCullough has since bounced back with a first-round knockout victory over Sergejs Logins in Edinburgh. He is scheduled to fight again at the Waterfront Hall, supporting the bout between Conrad Cummings and Alfredo Meli for the BBBoC Celtic Title. McGuigan is optimistic about McCullough's future, particularly his upcoming fight against Scottish Featherweight Champion Jon Slowey, which may lead to a British title opportunity.

Blaine McGuigan, CEO of Cyclone Promotions, has indicated that negotiations for a boxing match between IBF Super Bantamweight Champion Carl Frampton and WBA Regular Champion Scott Quigg are progressing well, hinting at a potential bout in February 2016, likely in England. McGuigan, speaking at a press conference in Belfast's Waterfront Hall, also addressed the possibility of Frampton fighting in Belfast, suggesting that while outdoor arenas like Windsor Park and Ravenhill are suitable, the Odyssey may not be financially viable for a fight of this magnitude, although it remains a venue for future matches.