The National Junior Boxing Championship concluded with a spectacular display of talent and determination. The event, held recently, showcased the prowess of young boxers from various clubs across the nation. Here are the results and highlights from the championship:
In the lighter weight categories, Jessica Moore from Dukes and Leanne Quinn from Camlough both secured victories via walkover in the 27kg and 29kg divisions, respectively. Leroy McGinley from Armagh triumphed over Hughie Myers from Elite with a 4-1 decision in the 29kg category. Caoilinn Boland of Ratoath dominated Molly Dunne from Coleraine with a unanimous 5-0 victory in the 31kg class. Scott Watson from Banbridge also secured a 5-0 win against John McDonagh from Spartan in the same weight category.
The 33kg division saw Britney Nevin from Olympic L win by walkover, while Marcus Webb of Monkstown D defeated Michael Nevin from Elite with a 5-0 decision. Halle Bardon from Golden Cobra claimed victory over Layla O’Connell from St Francis by referee stoppage in the third round (RSC3) in the 35kg category. Patrick L Donovan from Olympic C narrowly edged out David Mahony from Crumlin with a 3-2 decision.
Aine Marrinan from Nutgrove and Frankie Donoghue from Kilmyshall both secured 5-0 and 3-2 victories in the 37kg category, respectively. Bernard M Mongan from Olympic C dominated Adam Flanagan from Pegasus with a 5-0 win in the 38.5kg division. Hailey Hawe from Marble City also achieved a 5-0 victory against Rosetta Conroy from Ballybrack in the 39kg category.
The championship continued with Tom McCarthy from Rathkeale defeating Bradley Ward from Athlone 4-1 in the 40kg division. Aoibheann Cahill from Setanta secured a 5-0 win against Rachel O’Sullivan from Rylane in the 41kg category. Edward Sweeney from Olympic C triumphed over John McDonagh from Monkstown D with a 5-0 decision in the 41.5kg division.
In the 43kg category, Aoife Gillespie from Twintown and Jack Maughan from Olympic L both secured 5-0 victories. Martin Ward from Olympic L defeated Blakely Gillen from Canal in the 44.5kg division. Victoria Nic an Bhaird from Swords claimed a 5-0 victory over Mary Ann Connors from Corpus Christi M in the 45kg category.
Luke Saunders from St John Bosco A secured a quick victory by referee stoppage in the first round (RSC1) against Jack Cullen from Ballymore in the 46kg division. Neveah McEvoy from Donore defeated Caitlin Goff from Sacre Coeur 4-1 in the 47kg category. Anthony Donoghue from Olympic L narrowly edged out Michael E O’Reilly from St Pauls Wat with a 3-2 decision in the 48kg division.
Lauren Doyle Preston from Paulstown secured a 5-0 victory against Mia Ball from Broadstone in the 49kg category. Christy Nevin from Mullingar Shufflers defeated Tiernan Martin from Oughterard with a 3-2 decision in the 50kg division. Emmie Jacob from Paulstown claimed a 5-0 victory over Aine Quinn from St Johns U in the 51kg category.
Charlie Townsend from Cookstown narrowly edged out Shane Reville from St Marys NR with a 3-2 decision in the 52kg division. Layla Ayres from St Brigids E secured a 5-0 victory against Sarah Halvey from Loughglynn in the 53kg category. Martin Barrett from Titans defeated Reuben McMorrow from Ratoath with a 5-0 decision in the 54kg division.
Freya Marsh from Tramore won by walkover in the 55kg category. Daniel Suriak from Ratoath secured a 5-0 victory against Bernie McDonagh from Galway in the 56kg division. Katelynn O’Donnell from Dungloe claimed a 5-0 victory over Adriana Downes from Golden Gloves in the 57kg category.
Samia Hughes from Star won by walkover in the 59kg division. Harley Tyrell from Ballymun secured a 5-0 victory against Jonathan Faulkner from Rathkeale. Liam Murphy from Birr defeated Michael McAteer from St Monicas with a 5-0 decision in the 62kg category.
Nadia Maj from Sacre Coeur narrowly edged out Ella Staunton from Swinford with a 4-1 decision in the 65kg division. Jeramiah Veranda from Olympic C secured a 5-0 victory against Davy Joyce from Olympic L in the 66kg category. Texas Trinity Lovell from Lisburn defeated Tilly Curtin from Rathkeale with a 3-2 decision in the 68kg division.
Hugh Malloy from St Annes claimed a 5-0 victory over John Keenan from Glen in the 70kg category. Sophie Potter from Gateway secured a 5-0 victory against Hannah O’Shea from Tolerton in the 72kg division. Chloe Preston from Loughglynn won by walkover in the same weight category.
Tommy Lee McCarthy from Mayfield defeated Peter Maughan from Ballina with a 4-1 decision in the 72kg division. Ryan Murphy from Mayfield secured a 5-0 victory against John Ward from Olympic C in the 74kg category. John McDonagh from Olympic C claimed a 5-0 victory over Ryan Cullen from Olympic L in the 76kg division.
Annalise Heaphy from Golden Gloves M, Alice Joyce from Athlone, Patrick Barrett from Olympic C, Simon McGinley from Dealgan, and Leon Leddy from Olympic L all won their respective categories by walkover in the heavier weight divisions.
The National Junior Boxing Championship was a night to remember, filled with intense matches and remarkable performances. These young athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship, setting the stage for a promising future in the world of boxing.
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