Junior Boxing Championships: Quarter Final Showdowns Unfold

The quarter finals of the Junior Boxing Championships have concluded, delivering a series of thrilling matches that showcased the talent and determination of young boxers from various clubs. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of the results:

Boy/Girl 1 Quarter Final Results

• 29kg: Charlie Mannion (Tullylish) secured a unanimous 5-0 victory over Bradley Devitt (Nutgrove).
• 29kg: Patrick McDonagh (St Francis) triumphed over Sean Dundon (All Saints) with a 4-1 decision.
• 31kg: Michael Sweeney (All Stars) defeated Keelan Joyce (Clonmel) by a score of 4-1.
• 31kg: Hughie Joyce (Olympic L) edged out Simon McDonagh (Avona) in a close 3-2 bout.
• 33kg: Kimberly Barrett (Titans) claimed victory over Scarlett Lavery (Banbridge) with a referee stoppage in the third round (RSC3).
• 33kg: Venice Quinn (St Catherines) dominated Harpur Murphy (St Marys NR) with a 5-0 win.
• 33kg: Brandon Barrett (Titans) narrowly defeated Cian Markey (St Monicas) with a 3-2 decision.
• 35kg: Kayleigh Jennings (Nutgrove) received a walkover (WO).
• 35kg: Charlie Kelly (Kilmyshall) secured a 5-0 victory over Philip Wrona (Celtic Eagles).
• 35kg: Arthur Noonan (Charleville) also won 5-0 against Fionnan Breathnach (Annagry).

Boy/Girl 2 Quarter Final Results

• 31kg: Scott Watson (Banbridge) dominated Gabriel Gillespie (Holy Family L) with a 5-0 victory.
• 31kg: Mickey Wall (Monkstown D) also won 5-0 against Pauric Glasgow (St Johns U).
• 33kg: Michael Nevin (Elite) secured a 5-0 win over Tom Coyle (Cookstown).
• 35kg: Cameron O’Brien (Sliabh Luachra) defeated James Hassin (Corpus Christi A) with a 5-0 decision.
• 35kg: David Mahony (Crumlin) triumphed over C J Campbell (Carrickmore) with a 5-0 victory.
• 37kg: Billy Lee (Oughterard) narrowly defeated Stephen McDonagh (Cavan) with a 3-2 decision.
• 37kg: Frankie Donoghue (Kilmyshall) won 4-1 against Luis Holmes (Corpus Christi A).
• 38.5kg: Shea Hurst (Sacred Heart U) received a walkover (WO).
• 38.5kg: Bernard M Mongan (Olympic C) defeated Andrew Lyons (Dealgan) with a 4-1 decision.
• 40kg: Bradley Ward (Athlone) edged out Conor Hollywood (St Malachys) in a close 3-2 bout.

The quarter finals have set the stage for what promises to be an exciting semi-final round. The young boxers have demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship, making the championships a thrilling spectacle for all boxing enthusiasts.