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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7696Public order offence · Co. Dublin · 1 Aug 2026

Two arrested after brawl at 3Arena boxing event in Dublin

A mass brawl broke out in an upper tier of the 3Arena on North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, during an IBO World Super Lightweight title fight on Saturday 1 August 2026 at about 10.20pm. Video shows a large group of men punching each other on a stairwell while security tried to break it up and remove several people, and no victim is named in the sources. Two men in their 20s, whose names and nationalities are not given, were arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Both were charged over a public order incident, as reported on 2 August 2026, and are due to appear before court on a future date.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • A mass brawl broke out during an IBO World Super Lightweight title fight at Dublin's 3Arena.
  • A large group of men were involved, with several punching others on a stairwell in the stand while spectators looked on.
  • Security tried to break up the brawl and remove several people from the arena.
Where
The incident took place in an upper tier of the 3Arena on North Wall Quay, Dublin 1.
When
The brawl occurred on Saturday evening, 1 August 2026, at approximately 10.20pm.
Investigation
  • Two males in their 20s were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
  • Video footage shared on social media shows one man kicking another in the chest before security intervened.
Charges
Both men were charged over a public order incident, as reported by Gardaí on 2 August 2026.
In court
Both men are due to appear before court on a future date.
Other details
Dubliner Pierce O'Leary lost by 10th round knockout to England's Mark Chamberlain in the title fight.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA mass brawl erupted during an IBO World Super Lightweight title fight at Dublin's 3Arena. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA large group of males were involved in the mass brawl, with men punching each other on the stairwell. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatSecurity tried to break up the brawl and remove several people from the arena. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatTwo males in their 20s were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in one of the upper tiers of the 3Arena on North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe brawl occurred on Saturday evening, 1 August 2026, at approximately 10.20pm. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeBoth men have since been charged and are due to appear before court on a future date. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherDubliner Pierce O'Leary suffered a 10th round knockout defeat against England's Mark Chamberlain in the title fight. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Aug2026
    Chargeddublinlive.ie, first report
    Two arrested after ugly brawl breaks out at 3Arena boxing fight

    Gardaí confirmed two males in their 20s were arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 and subsequently charged over a public order incident at the 3Arena during a boxing event.

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