Herb Smith

1 week ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

DUNMORE — It was a successful return to Northeast Pennsylvania for Cahir Gormley. The native of Maydown, Northern Ireland, earned his second win in as many trips to the area with a victory on points over Demetress Wilson in front of 500 at the Gloves and Glory Flag Day Showdown at the Holiday Inn Scranton East on June 14. Gormley also earned a win in his first visit in November 2024.

3 weeks ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

At just 21 years old, Cahir Gormley has accomplished much in the sport of boxing. The two-time Irish national champion has more than 100 amateur bouts on his resume but he called an offer from Scranton boxing promoter Doug Long “the chance of a lifetime.”Gormley is scheduled to compete at Long Productions’ next event: Gloves and Glory Flag Day Showdown on June 14 at the Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore.

1 month ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

An amateur boxing card with a patriotic theme is set to take place this Flag Day. Promoter Doug Long recently announced he will host the Gloves and Glory Flag Day Showdown on June 14 at the Holiday Inn Scranton East in Dunmore. “It’s probably the best theme that I’ve ever done before because there is so much meaning behind it,” Long said. “We’re going to have our veterans bring in the honor guard. I think it’s the best theme I’ve ever put together. I love the red, white and blue flags.

2 months ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

SCRANTON — “Irish” Gene Reed was still an amateur boxer in the mid 1980s when he started helping train boxers at Weston Field. He continued to work with boxers even after he turned professional, sometimes fighting on the undercard and then working the corner in the main event. Reed, who retired as a boxer in 1999 but continues to train boxers at the Irish Boxing Club, was honored Friday at a ceremony at Weston Field for his 40 years of dedication to the club and the community.

2 months ago | thetimes-tribune.com | Herb Smith

DUNMORE — A focus of Onix Rodriguez’s latest training camp was improving his footwork to throw the left hook. The results of the hard work paid off Saturday. The southpaw from Scranton’s Irish Boxing Club repeatedly strung Cameron Reid with left hooks over the three-round amateur bout to earn a victory on points in front of 650 at War of the Warriors at the Holiday Inn Scranton East. With Rodriguez trying to establish the jab in the first round, Reid slipped in and landed a right to the body.