Shadow Boxing

By Reach Ireland Podcasts

This is the story of how boxing fell under the spell of a man named in the Irish courts as heading up one of Europe's largest criminal gangs.This man is wanted in the United States for '[sourcing] lar... more

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The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

Shadow Boxing episodes:

May 19, 2023 Untouchable - Episode 4: The Long Shadow
In the final episode of Untouchable, Kieran Cunningham talks about the malignant legacy of Daniel Kinahan in boxing, and the challenges still facing the sport as Katie Taylor prepares for her homecoming fight against Chantelle Cameron.
Boxing writer Donald McRae talks about the light and shade of boxing as a sport, as we look at the challenges to a sport that has often turned a blind eye to criminal elements.
On an ultimate positive, we look at the great achievements of Katie Taylor in a boxing career where her legacy of greatness has been secured before she fights in the 3Arena.
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Untouchable was produced by Ciaran Bradley.

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37min
May 18, 2023 Untouchable - Episode 3: True Faith
Katie Taylor is the most high-profile sportsperson of faith in Ireland in 2023.
Kieran Cunningham speaks to those closest to her about what her faith means to her, how it inspires her performances - and whether it protects her.
We also look at the changing landscapes of Irish culture over the years, and what Katie's move to the USA has done for her personally and professionally.
We look at the two Petes in her life, her father and brother, and the importance of family.
Untouchable is produced by Ciaran Bradley.
Our thanks to Rosita Sweetman, Eimear Ryan, Don McRae, Andy Lee, Eric Donovan and Barry McGuigan for their time.
Episode one: A cold house available here.
Episode two: The universal boxer available here.

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33min
May 16, 2023 Untouchable - Episode 1: A cold house
In the first episode of Untouchable, Kieran Cunningham speaks to those women who helped to lay the groundwork for Katie Taylor's meteoric rise to stardom.

Rosita Sweetman speaks about the challenges faced by women in Ireland, Deirdre Gogarty and Deirdre Nelson about their own battles to be recognised as legitimate fighters.

Andy Lee and Donald McRae speak about Katie's ineffable greatness, her humility and how she got to where she is.

Episodes 2, 3 and 4 will be coming on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - if you like what you hear, please rate us and recommend us to those who may enjoy the podcast.

Untouchable is produced by Ciaran Bradley.

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40min
May 05, 2023 Coming May 16th - Untouchable: How Katie Taylor Changed The World
Katie Taylor is coming home.
On May 20th, Taylor fights Chantelle Cameron in a bout that will make, and echo, history.
Chief sports writer of the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham looks at Katie Taylor's stellar career and where she fits in the pantheon of great Irish women.
Andy Lee and Eric Donovan tell us about working with her and seeing her development, as a friend and a fighter.
Former fighters Barry McGuigan, Deirdre Nelson and Deirdre Gogarty give us their insights, while boxing writers Donald McRae and Thomas Hauser tell of reporting on one of the most remarkable fighters boxing has ever seen.
Launching on May 16th, this is Untouchable - a four-part series on how Katie Taylor changed the world.
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Untouchable is presented by Kieran Cunningham, and produced by Ciaran Bradley for Reach Ireland.

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May 15, 2022 Episode 4 : The Final Bell
In the final episode of Shadow Boxing, we focus on what boxing can do to repair a reputation that has taken a battering after Daniel Kinahan was identified as a wanted man by US authorities.

Legendary boxing writer Donald McRae gives us the benefit of his decades in the sport, on the psychologies and deception that are at the heart of the sport.

We speak to the Irish Daily Star's crime correspondent Michael O'Toole about what the US authorities warrants mean for Kinahan and the future of the cartel in Ireland and abroad.

Matt Christie, Editor of Boxing News, tells us how he came to understand the story and its need to be told, as well as the position of the pro game in 2022.

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The series is produced by Ciaran Bradley.

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32min
May 11, 2022 Episode 3: Daniel at the wheel
In episode three of Shadow Boxing, we look at the conditions that allowed Daniel Kinahan to rise to the top of professional boxing.

We speak to Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy about the challenges of reporting a story that straddles both crime and sport; Neale Richmond TD about the measures taken to counteract Kinahan at a political level, as well as a host of the best-informed boxing journalists about the problems within the sport itself.

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35min
May 08, 2022 Episode 2: The ties that bind
Welcome to Shadow Boxing, with the Irish Daily Star's Kieran Cunningham.

In episode 2, we look at the cultural importance of boxing in ireland, and what impact Daniel Kinahan's involvement has had.

We speak to former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr about his father's stellar boxing career, and Brian's continued love of the sport - as well as his major concerns over its present state.

We hear from other contributors as to how the professional game has made space for a man wanted by United States authorities for the importation of cocaine into Europe.

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33min
May 04, 2022 Episode 1: Death of an Irish sport
Welcome to Shadow Boxing, with Irish Daily Star journalist Kieran Cunningham.

Episode 1 looks at who Daniel Kinahan is and how he began his route to the top of professional boxing.

Cunningham speaks to those who know about how it could have happened, and what it means for Ireland's most successful international sport.

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33min
April 26, 2022 Shadow Boxing - Episode 1 coming Thursday 5 May...
This is the story of how boxing fell under the spell of a man named in the Irish courts as heading up one of Europe's largest criminal gangs.

This man is wanted in the United States for '[sourcing] large quantities of cocaine from South America' for sale in Europe. He has also been central to some of the most important sports deals of the past decade.

This man is Daniel Kinahan.

Boxing is Ireland's most successful international sport, but it has been hollowed out by gangland murder and intrigue.

One of the biggest sports stories of all was reported but it was reported more on the front pages than the back.

Kinahan's attempted takeover of a global sport raises all sorts of questions. Finding answers hasn't been easy.

This is Shadow Boxing.

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FAQs about Shadow Boxing:

How many episodes does Shadow Boxing have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.